Carl Sagan Reading Order
3 series · 20 books · Born 9 November 1934
Carl Sagan was a renowned American astrophysicist and writer known for his ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible to a broader audience. Over his prolific career from 1966 to 2015, he authored 20 books across various formats, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologies. His most significant work, "Cosmos," remains a seminal contribution to the genre of popular science.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1981–2015)
Start with The New Solar System and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete16 books (1966–2006)
Start with Intelligent Life in the Universe, the first of 16 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Intelligent Life in the Universe 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Planets 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Cosmic Connection 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Communication with Extraterrestrial Intelligence 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Other Worlds 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Dragons of Eden 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Broca's Brain 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Cosmos 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Murmurs of Earth(By: Timothy Ferris) 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Cold and the Dark: The World After Nuclear War(With: Paul R. Ehrlich,Donald Kennedy,Walter Orr Roberts) 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Comet 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Pale Blue Dot 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Demon-Haunted World 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Billions & Billions 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Varieties of Scientific Experience 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (1985–1985)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Contact 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Carl Sagan written?
- Carl Sagan has written 20 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1966 to 2015.
- What is the first book in each Carl Sagan series?
- Here are the first books in Carl Sagan's series: Anthologies: The New Solar System; Non-Fiction: Intelligent Life in the Universe.
- What order should I read Carl Sagan's books?
- We recommend reading Carl Sagan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Carl Sagan's series complete?
- Carl Sagan has 3 completed series.