Science fiction series in order—space opera, dystopian leaners, time travel messes, and everything in between. If you’re trying to avoid reading book five first, start here.
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When I want a list of the Star Wars Legends books in order, I want the old Expanded Universe timeline without Disney canon titles mixed in. I want Luke’s post-Return of the Jedi story, the original Thrawn trilogy, Mara Jade, Jacen and Jaina Solo, the New Jedi Order, Darth Bane, the Old Republic, and the weird, messy, deeply …
When I want a list of the Star Wars canon books in order, I usually want one simple thing: the current official timeline without Legends titles mixed in and without a bunch of comics, reference books, art books, or kid-focused read-alongs getting in the way.
That sounds easier than it is. Star Wars canon jumps from the High Republic …
Looking for Veronica Roth books in order? This guide pulls together Veronica Roth’s books by series and standalone release, so you can move from Divergent to her later sci-fi, fantasy, and dystopian books without losing track of what belongs where.
Veronica Roth’s bibliography is a lot broader than many readers remember. Yes, Divergent is still the biggest part of …
The Horus Heresy is the civil war that breaks the Imperium long before the “modern” Warhammer 40,000 era, and it is easy to get lost because the series sprawls in every direction. This guide narrows it to the 10 best Horus Heresy books that consistently show up in fan recommendations and curated reading paths, and that also work as strong, …
If you’re looking for The Maze Runner books in order, this guide has the complete reading order for James Dashner’s Maze Runner series in a clear, easy-to-follow list.
Whether you want to read the books in publication order or see how they fit in chronological order, you’ll find both here, along with a quick breakdown of where the …
The first book in The Giver series in order is one that many of us will remember from our school years. If it wasn’t mandatory reading in your English class, it was likely still on library or classroom shelves. Author Lois Lowry did not write the book to fit within the confines of one genre. As a result, it has …
While Orwell is predominately known for two novels, Animal Farm and 1984, the George Orwell books in order depict a writing career that included six novels and more than 50 pieces of nonfiction which encompass articles, essays, books, and more.
Writing was in the background to Orwell’s many different lived experiences, from Imperial law enforcement to teaching, illness, wartime, and …
Star Wars books are a fantastic way to read about the ever-expanding Star Wars Universe. You’ll be introduced to new characters and welcomed by familiar faces with this list of the best Star Wars books according to Goodreads data.
While the movies, TV shows, and comics are incredible, there are characters in the Universe that fans didn’t get enough of, …
From infectious diseases of the 21st century to the 20th century fascination of space-based apocalypses and nuclear warfare, these 23 recommendations for the best post-apocalyptic books from the past century contain a little bit of everything.
Post-apocalyptic reads feature the end of the world as we know it, and the beginning of something new. Therefore, the recommendations on this list …
Looking for the Warhammer 40k books in order? This is the simplest way to start: pick an entry-point series, then branch out by faction and story arc. This guide includes 400+ Warhammer 40k titles—novels, novellas, anthologies, and omnibuses—organized so you can find what to read next without wading through the entire list.
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