Edgar Rice Burroughs Reading Order

3 books (2009–2014)

This three-book anthology series edited by Edgar Rice Burroughs spans from 2009 to 2014 and is now complete. The collections feature science fiction and action-adventure stories across different themes, including new tales set in the Martian universe that Burroughs helped popularize. Read these anthologies in publication order beginning with The Ultimate Science Fiction Anthology, followed by A Princess of Mars: New Tales of the Red Planet, and concluding with Classic Martian Stories.

Start with The Ultimate Science Fiction Anthology and read in order.

3 books (1918–1918)

Edgar Rice Burroughs' Caspak trilogy comprises three complete science fiction and adventure novels published in 1918. These books should be read in publication order: Out of Time's Abyss, The Land That Time Forgot, and The People That Time Forgot. The series explores a mysterious and isolated world filled with prehistoric creatures and lost civilizations.

Start with Out of Time's Abyss and read in order.

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1	Out of Time's Abyss 1918Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Land That Time Forgot 1918Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The People That Time Forgot 1918Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

15 books (1912–2012)

The John Carter of Mars series spans 15 books published between 1912 and 2012, following the adventures of the titular character across the Martian landscape of Barsoom. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Princess of Mars and continuing through the original novels, supplementary works, and novelizations. Edgar Rice Burroughs' foundational science fiction saga combines action and adventure across planetary settings, with the final entries including a reference guide and film novelization that round out this enduring classic series.

Start with A Princess of Mars, the first of 15 books in the John Carter Of Mars series.

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1	A Princess of Mars 1912Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Gods of Mars 1913Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Warlord of Mars 1914Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Thuvia, Maid of Mars 1916Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Chessmen of Mars 1922Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Mastermind of Mars 1927Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Fighting Man of Mars 1930Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Swords of Mars 1935Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Synthetic Men of Mars 1939Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	John Carter and the Giant of Mars 1940Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	John Carter of Mars 1941Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Llana of Gathol 1941Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Skeleton Men of Jupiter 1943Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	A Guide to Barsoom(By: John Flint Roy) 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	John Carter: The Movie Novelization(With: Stuart Moore) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1923–1925)

Edgar Rice Burroughs' MoonBooks trilogy consists of three science fiction adventure novels published between 1923 and 1925. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Moon Maid, followed by The Moon Men, and concluding with The Red Hawk. These action-packed tales blend the author's signature adventure style with speculative science fiction elements.

Start with The Moon Maid and read in order.

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1	The Moon Maid 1923Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Moon Men 1925Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Red Hawk 1925Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1914–1917)

Edgar Rice Burroughs's Mucker series consists of three complete adventure novels published between 1914 and 1917, following the exploits of a street tough who becomes entangled in a sprawling tale of crime, redemption, and romance. The trilogy should be read in publication order: The Mucker, The Return of the Mucker, and The Oakdale Affair. These action-packed stories blend elements of adventure fiction with gritty urban settings and exotic locales characteristic of Burroughs's prolific output during this period.

Start with The Mucker and read in order.

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1	The Mucker 1914Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Return of the Mucker 1916Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Oakdale Affair 1917Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2005–2005)

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1	Brother Men 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (1914–1944)

Edgar Rice Burroughs' Pellucidar series consists of seven science fiction and adventure novels published between 1914 and 1944, following a complete arc that should be read in publication order. The series begins with At the Earth's Core and concludes with Land of Terror, taking readers through interconnected tales of exploration and action within a hidden world. This finished series showcases Burroughs' imaginative approach to adventure fiction across three decades of storytelling.

Start with At the Earth's Core, the first of 7 books in the Pellucidar series.

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1	At the Earth's Core 1914Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Pellucidar 1915Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Tanar of Pellucidar 1928Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Tarzan at the Earth's Core 1929Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Back to the Stone Age 1937Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Savage Pellucidar 1941Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Land of Terror 1944Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2008–2008)

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1	The Cave Man 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

16 books (1913–1999)

Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote 16 standalone novels between 1913 and 1999, spanning science fiction, adventure, and action genres. These works should be read in publication order, beginning with The Monster Men and continuing through titles like Beyond Thirty, The Efficiency Expert, The Cave Girl, and Beyond the Farthest Star. The series is complete and each novel stands independently, allowing readers to experience Burroughs' diverse storytelling across different settings and themes without following an interconnected narrative.

Start with The Monster Men, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	The Monster Men 1913Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Outlaw of Torn 1914Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Beyond Thirty / The Lost Continent 1916Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Girl From Farris's 1916Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Lad and The Lion 1917Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Rider 1918Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Efficiency Expert 1921Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Girl from Hollywood 1922Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Marcia of the Doorstep 1924Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Bandit of Hell's Bend 1924Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Cave Girl 1925Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Land of Hidden Men / Jungle Girl 1931Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Deputy Sheriff of Comanche County 1940Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Beyond the Farthest Star 1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	I Am a Barbarian 1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	You Lucky Girl! A Love Story in Three Acts 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

24 books (1912–1965)

Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan series consists of 24 complete books published between 1912 and 1965, following the adventures of the jungle's most famous inhabitant across action-packed tales of exploration and survival. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Tarzan of the Apes and continuing through subsequent installments that expand the character's world and mythology. Each book builds on the foundation established in earlier entries, making chronological reading essential for following the character's development and the interconnected storylines throughout the saga.

Start with Tarzan of the Apes, the first of 24 books in the Tarzan series.

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1	Tarzan of the Apes 1912Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Return of Tarzan 1913Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Beasts of Tarzan 1914Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar 1916Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Son of Tarzan 1916Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Jungle Tales of Tarzan 1919Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Tarzan the Untamed 1919Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Tarzan the Terrible 1921Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Tarzan and the Golden Lion 1923Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Tarzan and the Ant Men 1924Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle 1927Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Tarzan Twins 1927Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Tarzan and the Lost Empire 1928Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Tarzan the Invincible 1930Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Tarzan Triumphant 1931Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Tarzan and the City of Gold 1932Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Tarzan and the Lion Man 1934Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Tarzan and the Leopard Men 1935Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Tarzan's Quest 1935Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Tarzan and the Forbidden City 1938Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Tarzan the Magnificent 1939Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Tarzan and the Foreign Legion 1947Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Tarzan and the Madman 1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Tarzan and the Castaways 1965Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1927–1928)

The Apache Novels is a two-book series by Edgar Rice Burroughs published in 1927 and 1928, now complete. These action-adventure stories should be read in publication order, beginning with The War Chief followed by Apache Devil.

Start with The War Chief and read in order.

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1	The War Chief 1927Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Apache Devil 1928Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1914–1926)

The Custer Siblings is a complete two-book science fiction and adventure series by Edgar Rice Burroughs published between 1914 and 1926. Both novels follow members of the Custer family across fantastical scenarios blending action and imaginative worldbuilding. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Eternal Savage (also known as The Eternal Lover) and continuing with The Mad King.

Start with The Eternal Savage / The Eternal Lover and read in order.

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1	The Eternal Savage / The Eternal Lover 1914Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Mad King 1926Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1932–1964)

Edgar Rice Burroughs' Venus series consists of five science fiction adventure novels published between 1932 and 1964, following the author's exploration of exotic planetary settings. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Pirates of Venus and continuing through Lost on Venus, Carson of Venus, Escape on Venus, and concluding with The Wizard of Venus. Each novel builds on the world-building and discoveries of its predecessor, creating a cohesive narrative arc across the five installments.

Start with Pirates of Venus, the first of 5 books in the Venus series.

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1	Pirates of Venus 1932Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Lost on Venus 1935Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Carson of Venus 1939Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Escape on Venus 1942Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Wizard of Venus 1964Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible