E.E. “Doc” Smith Reading Order
7 series · 35 books
E.E. "Doc" Smith was a pioneering American science fiction writer recognized for his influential contributions to the space opera genre. He penned an impressive 35 books across seven series, including the renowned Skylark and Lensman sagas, as well as works like Subspace, Family d'Alembert, and Lord Tedric. Active from 1928 until his passing in 2021, Smith's imaginative storytelling has left a lasting legacy in the realm of speculative fiction.
Anthologies Series
Likely Complete5 books (1937–2021)
Start with Astounding Stories, October 1937, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
E.E. "Doc" Smith Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1931–1965)
Start with Spacehounds of IPC and read in order.
Family d'Alembert Series
Complete10 books (1976–1985)
Start with Stranglers' Moon, the first of 10 books in the Family d'Alembert series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Stranglers' Moon 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Imperial Stars 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Getaway World 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Clockwork Traitor 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Appointment at Bloodstar / The Bloodstar Conspiracy 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Purity Plot 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Planet of Treachery 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Eclipsing Binaries 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Omicron Invasion 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Revolt of the Galaxy 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
Lensman Series
Complete7 books (1937–1960)
Start with Galatic Patrol, the first of 7 books in the Lensman series.
Lord Tedric Series
Complete4 books (1978–1981)
Start with Lord Tedric, the first of 4 books in the Lord Tedric series.
Skylark Series
Complete4 books (1928–1965)
Start with The Skylark of Space, the first of 4 books in the Skylark series.
Subspace Series
Complete2 books (1965–1983)
Start with Subspace Explorers and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has E.E. “Doc” Smith written?
- E.E. “Doc” Smith has written 35 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1928 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each E.E. “Doc” Smith series?
- Here are the first books in E.E. “Doc” Smith's series: Anthologies: Astounding Stories, October 1937; E.E. "Doc" Smith Standalone Novels: Spacehounds of IPC; Family d'Alembert: Stranglers' Moon; Lensman: Galatic Patrol; Lord Tedric: Lord Tedric.
- What order should I read E.E. “Doc” Smith's books?
- We recommend reading E.E. “Doc” Smith's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are E.E. “Doc” Smith's series complete?
- E.E. “Doc” Smith has 6 completed series.