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29 series · 692 books · Born 1920-01-02
Isaac Asimov was one of the most prolific science fiction authors of the twentieth century, publishing nearly 700 books across multiple genres including hard science fiction, robot fiction, and popular science. His work spans from pioneering stories about artificial intelligence and the laws of robotics to sweeping future histories and accessible explanations of complex scientific concepts. Beyond his legendary Foundation series and Robot stories, Asimov was a tireless educator whose writing helped define modern science fiction while making scientific ideas engaging for general readers.
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Anthologies Series
Complete151 books (1942–2018)
Isaac Asimov's Anthologies series comprises 151 complete books published between 1942 and 2018, spanning science fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, young adult, and non-fiction genres. These anthologies should be read in publication order, beginning with the March 1942 issue of Astounding Science-Fiction and progressing through various science fiction magazines, Hugo Awards collections, and themed anthologies. The series documents decades of speculative fiction publishing history through curated story collections.
Start with Astounding Science-Fiction, March 1942, the first of 151 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Astounding Science-Fiction, March 1942
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Astounding Science-Fiction, March 1942 |
| 2 | Famous Science-Fiction Stories: Adventures in Time and Space |
| 3 | Invasion From Mars:Interplanetary Stories |
| 4 | Star Science Fiction Stories 3 |
| 5 | Astounding Science Fiction, November 1956 |
| 6 | Galaxy Science Fiction, September 1958 |
| 7 | The Hugo Winners, Vol. 1 |
| 8 | The Hugo Winners, Vol. 1&2 |
| 9 | 50 Short Science Fiction Tales |
| 10 | Connoisseur's Science Fiction |
| 11 | Five-Odd / Possible Tomorrows |
| 12 | If This Goes On |
| 13 | New Writings In SF-4 |
| 14 | The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, August 1966 |
| 15 | Tomorrow's Children |
| 16 | Dangerous Visions |
| 17 | Time Untamed |
| 18 | Worlds to Come: New Science Fiction Adventures |
| 19 | Backdrop of Stars |
| 20 | Futures Unlimited |
| 21 | The 13 Crimes of Science Fiction |
| 22 | Never In This World |
| 23 | Stories from The Hugo Winners, 1962-1967 |
| 24 | Where Do We Go from Here? |
| 25 | Beyond Control |
| 26 | More Stories from the Hugo Winners, Vol. 2 |
| 27 | Nebula Awards 8 |
| 28 | The Hugo Winners, 1968-1970 |
| 29 | The John W. Campbell Memorial Anthology / Astounding |
| 30 | Wandering Stars: An Anthology of Jewish Fantasy and Science Fiction |
| 31 | Final Stage: The Ultimate Science Fiction Anthology |
| 32 | The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, May 1974 |
| 33 | Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow... |
| 34 | Wondermakers 2 |
| 35 | Decade: The 1940's |
| 36 | Beyond Tomorrow |
| 37 | Extraterrestrial Intelligence |
| 38 | Study War No More |
| 39 | The Hugo Winners, Vol. 3: 1971-1975 |
| 40 | Extraterrestrials and Eclipses |
| 41 | Rod Serling's Other Worlds |
| 42 | The Book of Ellison |
| 43 | Isaac Asimov's Marvels of Science Fiction |
| 44 | The Great SF Stories 1 |
| 45 | The Science Fictional Solar System |
| 46 | Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Treasury |
| 47 | Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction |
| 48 | The Arbor House Treasury of Modern Science Fiction / Great Science Fiction of the 20th Century |
| 49 | The Seven Deadly Sins of Science Fiction |
| 50 | 100 Malicious Little Mysteries |
| 51 | Isaac Asimov's Near Futures and Far |
| 52 | More Wandering Stars |
| 53 | The Future I |
| 54 | Alfred Hitchcock's Your Share of Fear |
| 55 | Dragon Tales |
| 56 | Isaac Asimov's Wonders of the World |
| 57 | Laughing Space: An Anthology of Science Fiction Humor |
| 58 | Mutants |
| 59 | Science Fiction A to Z |
| 60 | Tantalizing Locked Room Mysteries |
| 61 | The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction 24 |
| 62 | The Last Man on Earth |
| 63 | 13 Horrors of Halloween |
| 64 | Caught in the Organ Draft |
| 65 | Creations - the Quest for Origins in Story and Science |
| 66 | Creations: The Quest For Origins In Story And Science |
| 67 | Hallucination Orbit |
| 68 | Intergalactic Empires |
| 69 | Isaac Asimov's Aliens & Outworlders |
| 70 | Machines That Think |
| 71 | Starships |
| 72 | The First Omni Book of Science Fiction |
| 73 | The Science Fiction Weight Loss Book |
| 74 | 100 Great Fantasy Short Short Stories |
| 75 | Children of the Future |
| 76 | Election Day 2084 |
| 77 | Mammoth Book of Short Science Fiction Novels |
| 78 | Young Extraterrestrials |
| 79 | Young Mutants |
| 80 | Amazing Stories |
| 81 | Great Science Fiction Stories by the World's Greatest Scientists |
| 82 | Young Monsters |
| 83 | Extraterrestrials |
| 84 | Isaac Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine, October 1986 |
| 85 | The Twelve Frights of Christmas |
| 86 | Battlefields Beyond Tomorrow |
| 87 | The Dark Void |
| 88 | Young Witches and Warlocks |
| 89 | Encounters |
| 90 | Ghosts |
| 91 | Great Tales of Classic Science Fiction |
| 92 | Science Fiction Stories |
| 93 | The Drabble Project |
| 94 | The Great SF Stories 17 |
| 95 | The Mammoth Book of Classic Science Fiction |
| 96 | Beastly Tales |
| 97 | Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, September 1989 |
| 98 | Purr-Fect Crime |
| 99 | Tales of the Occult |
| 100 | The New Hugo Winners, 1983-1985 |
| 101 | Visions of Fantasy |
| 102 | Christmas on Ganymede and Other Stories |
| 103 | Cosmic Critiques |
| 104 | Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, August 1990 |
| 105 | Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, December 1990 |
| 106 | The Great SF Stories 22 |
| 107 | Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, April 1991 |
| 108 | Isaac Asimov's Aliens |
| 109 | Isaac Asimov's Robots |
| 110 | Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, Mid-December 1991 |
| 111 | Once Upon a Time |
| 112 | Power |
| 113 | The Great SF Stories 23 |
| 114 | The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, January 1991 |
| 115 | Tomorrow's Voices |
| 116 | Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, April 1992 |
| 117 | Inside the Funhouse |
| 118 | The Great SF Stories 24 |
| 119 | The Great SF Stories 25 |
| 120 | The Super Hugos |
| 121 | War With the Robots |
| 122 | Asimov's Science Fiction, April 1993 |
| 123 | Isaac Asimov's SF-Lite |
| 124 | Isaac Asimov's War |
| 125 | Fantasy Stories |
| 126 | Isaac Asimov's Cyberdreams |
| 127 | Isaac Asimov's Ghosts |
| 128 | Isaac Asimov's Skin Deep |
| 129 | Isaac Asimov's Christmas |
| 130 | Time Machines |
| 131 | Isaac Asimov's Camelot |
| 132 | Isaac Asimov's Detectives |
| 133 | Bangs & Whimpers |
| 134 | Isaac Asimov's Valentines |
| 135 | Isaac Asimov's Werewolves |
| 136 | Isaac Asimov's Utopias |
| 137 | Isaac Asimov's Father Day |
| 138 | Isaac Asimov's Halloween |
| 139 | Tales of Science Fiction |
| 140 | The World Turned Upside Down |
| 141 | Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine: 30th Anniversary Anthology |
| 142 | The Wesleyan Anthology of Science Fiction |
| 143 | Bug-Eyed Monsters & Bimbos |
| 144 | Science Fiction Gems, Vol. One |
| 145 | The Fourth Science Fiction Megapack |
| 146 | One and Wonder |
| 147 | Science Fiction Super Pack #1 |
| 148 | The Time Traveler's Almanac |
| 149 | Fantastic Stories Presents |
| 150 | Lieu: Science Fiction Short Stories |
| 151 | Science Fiction Gems, Volume 15, Milton Lessor and Others |
Asimov's The Mammoth Book Of...Books Series
Complete5 books (1984–1991)
Asimov's The Mammoth Book Of...Books is a five-book anthology series edited by Isaac Asimov, published between 1984 and 1991 and now complete. These collections gather classic and contemporary science fiction stories spanning different eras and styles, with each volume focusing on particular periods or themes within the genre. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Great Tales of the Golden Age of Science Fiction and concluding with The Mammoth Book of New World Science Fiction.
Start with Great Tales of the Golden Age of Science Fiction, the first of 5 books in the Asimov's The Mammoth Book Of...Books series.
Start this series with Great Tales of the Golden Age of Science Fiction
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| 1 | Great Tales of the Golden Age of Science Fiction |
| 2 | Science Fiction: Classic Stories From The Golden Age of Science Fiction |
| 3 | The Mammoth Book of Fantastic Science Fiction(By: Charles G. Waugh) |
| 4 | The Mammoth Book of Golden Age Science Fiction |
| 5 | The Mammoth Book of New World Science Fiction |
Ask Non-Fiction Series
Complete14 books (1991–1993)
The Ask Non-Fiction series is a fourteen-book collection of non-fiction works by Isaac Asimov that were published between 1991 and 1993. These books explore scientific and environmental questions aimed at young readers, covering topics ranging from astronomy and natural phenomena to ecology and conservation. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with What is a Shooting Star?
Start with What is a Shooting Star?, the first of 14 books in the Ask Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with What is a Shooting Star?
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| 1 | What is a Shooting Star? |
| 2 | Where Does Garbage Go? |
| 3 | Why Do We Have Different Seasons? |
| 4 | How Do Aeroplanes Fly? |
| 5 | Is Our Planet Warming Up? |
| 6 | What Causes Acid Rain? |
| 7 | What Happens When I Flush the Toilet? |
| 8 | What's Happening to the Ozone Layer? |
| 9 | Why Are Animals Endangered? |
| 10 | Why Are Some Beaches Oily? |
| 11 | Why Are Whales Vanishing? |
| 12 | Why Are the Rain Forests Vanishing? |
| 13 | Why is the Air Dirty? |
| 14 | Why Do People Come in Different Colors? |
Autobiography Of Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1979–2002)
Isaac Asimov's four-volume autobiography spans from 1979 to 2002 and should be read in publication order, beginning with In Memory Yet Green. The series traces Asimov's life across In Memory Yet Green, In Joy Still Felt, I. Asimov, and concludes with It's Been a Good Life. This complete autobiographical work offers insight into the life and times of one of science fiction's most prolific authors.
Start with In Memory Yet Green, the first of 4 books in the Autobiography Of Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with In Memory Yet Green
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| 1 | In Memory Yet Green |
| 2 | In Joy Still Felt |
| 3 | I. Asimov |
| 4 | It's Been a Good Life |
Before The Golden Age Series
Complete4 books (1974–1976)
Before the Golden Age is a four-book series by Isaac Asimov published between 1974 and 1976. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Before the Golden Age 1. This science fiction collection showcases early genre stories selected and introduced by Asimov himself.
Start with Before the Golden Age 1, the first of 4 books in the Before The Golden Age series.
Start this series with Before the Golden Age 1
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| 1 | Before the Golden Age 1 |
| 2 | Before the Golden Age 2 |
| 3 | Before the Golden Age 3 |
| 4 | Before the Golden Age 4 |
Black Widowers Collections Series
Complete6 books (1974–2003)
The Black Widowers Collections is a six-book series of mystery short story collections by Isaac Asimov, published between 1974 and 2003. Each volume gathers tales featuring the same group of characters solving puzzles and mysteries through discussion and deduction. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Tales of the Black Widowers and concluding with The Return of the Black Widowers.
Start with Tales of the Black Widowers, the first of 6 books in the Black Widowers Collections series.
Start this series with Tales of the Black Widowers
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| 1 | Tales of the Black Widowers |
| 2 | More Tales of the Black Widowers |
| 3 | Casebook of the Black Widowers |
| 4 | Banquets of the Black Widowers |
| 5 | Puzzles of the Black Widowers |
| 6 | The Return of the Black Widowers |
Children's Series
Complete8 books (1971–1991)
Isaac Asimov's Children's series comprises eight books published between 1971 and 1991, covering a range of educational and entertaining topics for young readers. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with 20th Century Discovery. Books in the series include explorations of biblical animals, space science, historical figures, and playful verse, offering Asimov's characteristic blend of scientific curiosity and accessible storytelling for children.
Start with 20th Century Discovery, the first of 8 books in the Children's series.
Start this series with 20th Century Discovery
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| 1 | 20th Century Discovery |
| 2 | The Story of Ruth |
| 3 | To the Ends of the Universe |
| 4 | Animals of the Bible |
| 5 | Saturn and Beyond |
| 6 | More... Would You Believe? |
| 7 | Isaac Asimov's Limericks for Children |
| 8 | Ferdinand Magellan |
Foundation Series
Complete7 books (1951–1993)
Isaac Asimov's Foundation series comprises seven science fiction novels published between 1951 and 1993, with the sequence now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Foundation, which introduced the core concepts of the series. The complete sequence includes Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation, Foundation's Edge, Foundation and Earth, Prelude to Foundation, and Forward the Foundation, spanning over four decades of storytelling.
Start with Foundation / The 1,000 Year Plan, the first of 7 books in the Foundation series.
Start this series with Foundation / The 1,000 Year Plan
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| 1 | Foundation / The 1,000 Year Plan |
| 2 | Foundation and Empire / The Man Who Upset the Universe |
| 3 | Second Foundation |
| 4 | Foundation's Edge |
| 5 | Foundation and Earth |
| 6 | Prelude to Foundation |
| 7 | Forward the Foundation |
Galactic Empire Series
Complete3 books (1950–1952)
Isaac Asimov's Galactic Empire series consists of three science fiction novels published between 1950 and 1952. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Pebble in the Sky, followed by The Stars, Like Dust, and concluding with The Currents of Space. These standalone yet interconnected stories are set in a distant future where humanity has spread across the galaxy.
Start with Pebble in the Sky and read in order.
Start this series with Pebble in the Sky
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| 1 | Pebble in the Sky |
| 2 | The Stars, Like Dust / The Rebellious Stars |
| 3 | The Currents of Space |
Historia Universal Asimov Non-Fiction Series
Complete13 books (1965–1977)
Isaac Asimov's Historia Universal is a thirteen-book non-fiction series exploring human history from ancient civilizations through the early American republic. Published between 1965 and 1977, the series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Greeks. Each volume examines a distinct historical period or region, including ancient Egypt and Rome, medieval Europe, the Near East, and the formation of the United States through the nineteenth century.
Start with The Greeks, the first of 13 books in the Historia Universal Asimov Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The Greeks
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| 1 | The Greeks |
| 2 | Roman Republic |
| 3 | The Egyptians |
| 4 | The Roman Empire |
| 5 | The Dark Ages |
| 6 | The Near East |
| 7 | The Shaping of England |
| 8 | The Shaping of North America from Earliest Times to 1763 |
| 9 | Constantinople |
| 10 | The Land of Canaan |
| 11 | The Birth Of The United States, 1763-1816 |
| 12 | Our Federal Union |
| 13 | The Golden Door |
How Did We Find Out Non-Fiction Series
Complete36 books (1966–1990)
Isaac Asimov's How Did We Find Out series comprises 36 complete nonfiction books published between 1966 and 1990, each exploring the history of scientific discovery across topics ranging from photosynthesis and lasers to dinosaurs, electricity, germs, and black holes. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with How Did We Find Out About Photosynthesis?. These accessible volumes trace how humanity came to understand fundamental scientific concepts and phenomena. The series is fully complete and offers standalone explorations of individual scientific subjects.
Start with How Did We Find Out About Photosynthesis?, the first of 36 books in the How Did We Find Out Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with How Did We Find Out About Photosynthesis?
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| 1 | How Did We Find Out About Photosynthesis? |
| 2 | How Did We Find Out About Lasers? |
| 3 | How Did We Find Out the Earth is Round? |
| 4 | How Did We Find Out About Dinosaurs? |
| 5 | How Did We Find Out About Electricity? |
| 6 | How Did We Find Out About Germs? |
| 7 | How Did We Find Out About Numbers? |
| 8 | How Did We Find Out About Vitamins? |
| 9 | How Did We Find Out About Comets? |
| 10 | How Did We Find Out About Energy? |
| 11 | How Did We Find Out About Atoms? |
| 12 | How Did We Find Out About Nuclear Power? |
| 13 | How Did We Find Out About Black Holes? |
| 14 | How Did We Find Out About Earthquakes? |
| 15 | How Did We Find Out About Antarctica? |
| 16 | How Did We Find Out About Our Human Roots? |
| 17 | How Did We Find Out About Coal? |
| 18 | How Did We Find Out About Life in the Deep Sea? |
| 19 | How Did We Find Out About Outer Space? |
| 20 | How Did We Find Out About Solar Power? |
| 21 | How Did We Find Out About Volcanoes? |
| 22 | How Did We Find Out About the Beginning of Life? |
| 23 | How We Found Out About Numbers |
| 24 | How We Found Out About Oil |
| 25 | How Did We Find Out About Genes? |
| 26 | How Did We Find Out About the Universe? |
| 27 | How Did We Find Out About Computers? |
| 28 | How Did We Find Out About Robots? |
| 29 | How Did We Find Out About DNA? |
| 30 | How Did We Find Out About the Atmosphere? |
| 31 | How Did We Find Out About the Speed of Light? |
| 32 | How Did We Find Out About Sunshine? |
| 33 | How Did We Find Out About the Brain? |
| 34 | How Did We Find Out About Superconductivity? |
| 35 | How Did We Find Out About Microwaves? |
| 36 | How Did We Find Out About Pluto? |
Isaac Asimov Humorous Series
Complete8 books (1971–1992)
Isaac Asimov's Humorous series comprises eight complete works published between 1971 and 1992, featuring the prolific author's collection of jokes, limericks, and witty commentary on popular culture and literature. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Treasury of Humor and concluding with Asimov Laughs Again. This collection spans various forms of humor including bawdy limericks, Sherlock Holmes-themed verse, and annotated analyses of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, showcasing Asimov's versatility beyond his science fiction writing.
Start with Treasury of Humor, the first of 8 books in the Isaac Asimov Humorous series.
Start this series with Treasury of Humor
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| 1 | Treasury of Humor |
| 2 | Lecherous Limericks |
| 3 | More Lecherous Limericks |
| 4 | Sherlockian Limericks |
| 5 | Still More Lecherous Limericks |
| 6 | Limericks |
| 7 | Asimov's Annotated Gilbert and Sullivan |
| 8 | Asimov Laughs Again |
Isaac Asimov Presents The Golden Years Of Science Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1983–1984)
This four-book anthology series, published between 1983 and 1984, collects classic science fiction stories selected and presented by Isaac Asimov. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with the first volume followed by the second, fourth, and third series installments. Each book features Asimov's introductions to vintage science fiction tales from the genre's influential early decades.
Start with Isaac Asimov Presents the Golden Years of Science Fiction, the first of 4 books in the Isaac Asimov Presents The Golden Years Of Science Fiction series.
Start this series with Isaac Asimov Presents the Golden Years of Science Fiction
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| 1 | Isaac Asimov Presents the Golden Years of Science Fiction |
| 2 | Isaac Asimov Presents the Golden Years of Science Fiction Second Series |
| 3 | Isaac Asimov Presents the Golden Years of Science Fiction Fourth Series |
| 4 | Isaac Asimov Presents the Golden Years of Science Fiction Third Series |
Isaac Asimov Presents The Great SF Stories Series
Complete24 books (1979–1992)
Isaac Asimov Presents The Great SF Stories is a 24-book anthology series published between 1979 and 1992, featuring curated science fiction stories edited by Asimov and collaborators including Martin H. Greenberg and various guest editors. The series is complete and should be read in publication order to follow the chronological presentation of the selected works. Each volume collects outstanding short fiction from the science fiction genre, making it an essential resource for readers seeking classic and acclaimed stories from the field's history.
Start with The Great SF Stories 1(With: Robert Bloch,Martin H. Greenberg), the first of 24 books in the Isaac Asimov Presents The Great SF Stories series.
Start this series with The Great SF Stories 1(With: Robert Bloch,Martin H. Greenberg)
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| 1 | The Great SF Stories 1(With: Robert Bloch,Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 2 | The Great SF Stories 2(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 3 | The Great SF Stories 3(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Fredric Brown) |
| 4 | The Great SF Stories 4(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Fredric Brown) |
| 5 | The Great SF Stories 5(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Fredric Brown) |
| 6 | The Great SF Stories 6(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 7 | The Great SF Stories 7(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Fredric Brown) |
| 8 | The Great SF Stories 8(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Fredric Brown) |
| 9 | The Great SF Stories 10(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 10 | The Great SF Stories 9(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 11 | The Great SF Stories 11(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 12 | The Great SF Stories 12(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 13 | The Great SF Stories 13(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 14 | The Great SF Stories 14(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 15 | The Great SF Stories 15(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 16 | The Great SF Stories 16(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 17 | The Great SF Stories 17(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Cordwainer Smith) |
| 18 | The Great SF Stories 18(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 19 | The Great SF Stories 19(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 20 | The Great SF Stories 20(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 21 | The Great SF Stories 21(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 22 | The Great SF Stories 22(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Cordwainer Smith) |
| 23 | The Great SF Stories 23(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Cordwainer Smith) |
| 24 | The Great SF Stories 24(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Cordwainer Smith) |
Isaac Asimov's Anthology Series
Complete19 books (1980–2001)
Isaac Asimov's Anthology is a complete collection of 19 thematic short fiction anthologies published between 1980 and 2001, each edited by Isaac Asimov and various co-editors. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Worlds of Science Fiction and progressing through volumes organized around themes such as aliens, robots, cyberpunk, fantasy, war, detectives, and the solar system. Each book features contributions from acclaimed science fiction and fantasy authors including Ursula K. Le Guin, George R.R. Martin, Connie Willis, and many other notable writers of the era. These anthologies represent a diverse sampling of speculative fiction across multiple genres and styles.
Start with Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction(With: Tanith Lee,Phyllis Eisenstein,Gene Wolfe,Barry B. Longyear,John M. Ford,Arnie Bateman,Alan Dean Foster,Martin Gardner,Randall Garrett,Rob Chilson,Ted Reynolds,George Scithers,Richard S. McEnroe,Jeff Duntemann,R.N. Bracewell,K.W. MacAnn,G. Richard Bozarth), the first of 19 books in the Isaac Asimov's Anthology series.
Start this series with Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction(With: Tanith Lee,Phyllis Eisenstein,Gene Wolfe,Barry B. Longyear,John M. Ford,Arnie Bateman,Alan Dean Foster,Martin Gardner,Randall Garrett,Rob Chilson,Ted Reynolds,George Scithers,Richard S. McEnroe,Jeff Duntemann,R.N. Bracewell,K.W. MacAnn,G. Richard Bozarth)
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| 1 | Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction(With: Tanith Lee,Phyllis Eisenstein,Gene Wolfe,Barry B. Longyear,John M. Ford,Arnie Bateman,Alan Dean Foster,Martin Gardner,Randall Garrett,Rob Chilson,Ted Reynolds,George Scithers,Richard S. McEnroe,Jeff Duntemann,R.N. Bracewell,K.W. MacAnn,G. Richard Bozarth) |
| 2 | Isaac Asimov's Near Futures and Far(With: Frederik Pohl,Carter Scholz,Barry B. Longyear,John M. Ford,Jack Williamson,Darrell Schweitzer,John Brunner,Juleen Brantingham,Martin Gardner,Richard Wilson,Milton A. Rothman,Elizabeth Anne Hull,Sharon Webb,Somtow Sucharitkul,Lee Weinstein,Ted Reynolds,George Scithers,F. Gwynplaine MacIntyre,William Tuning,Francis E. Izzo,Paul David Novitski,Lee Russell,Seth S. Horowitz,Tol E. Rant,S. Dale,Julie Flores,Tony Sarowitz) |
| 3 | Isaac Asimov's Space of Her Own(By: Connie Willis,Ursula K. Le Guin,Pat Cadigan,Joan D. Vinge,Tanith Lee,Pamela Sargent,Lee Killough,Mary Gentle,Mildred Downey Broxon,Shawna McCarthy,Sharon Webb,Leigh Kennedy,Stephanie A. Smith,Cherie Wilkerson,Julie Stevens,Sydney J. Van Scyoc,Cyn Mason,P.A. Kagan,P.J. MacQuarrie,Janet O. Jeppson,Beverly Grant,Hope Athearn) |
| 4 | Isaac Asimov's Fantasy!(By: Connie Willis,George R.R. Martin,Ron Goulart,John Kessel,George Alec Effinger,Robert Thurston,Tanith Lee,Lucius Shepard,Scott Baker,Lillian Carl,Juleen Brantingham,Lee Killough,Ian McDowell,Daphne Castell,Sharon N. Farber,Richard Kearns,Shawna McCarthy,Leigh Kennedy,Gregg Keizer,Kristi Olesen) |
| 5 | Isaac Asimov's Aliens(With: Gardner Dozois) |
| 6 | Isaac Asimov's Robots(With: Rob Chilson) |
| 7 | Isaac Asimov's SF-Lite(With: John M. Ford) |
| 8 | Isaac Asimov's War(With: Gardner Dozois) |
| 9 | Isaac Asimov's Cyberdreams(With: Gardner Dozois) |
| 10 | Isaac Asimov's Ghosts(With: Terry Bisson) |
| 11 | Isaac Asimov's Skin Deep(With: Gardner Dozois) |
| 12 | Isaac Asimov's Christmas(With: Gardner Dozois) |
| 13 | Isaac Asimov's Camelot(With: Gardner Dozois,Eleanor Arnason) |
| 14 | Isaac Asimov's Detectives(With: Gardner Dozois) |
| 15 | Isaac Asimov's Solar System(By: Gardner Dozois) |
| 16 | Isaac Asimov's Werewolves(With: Suzy McKee Charnas,Gardner Dozois) |
| 17 | Isaac Asimov's Utopias(With: Gardner Dozois) |
| 18 | Isaac Asimov's Father Day(With: Gardner Dozois) |
| 19 | Isaac Asimov's Halloween |
Isaac Asimov's Magical Worlds Of Fantasy Series
Complete11 books (1981–1991)
Isaac Asimov's Magical Worlds of Fantasy is a complete anthology series consisting of 11 books published between 1981 and 1991, with Asimov serving as editor alongside Martin H. Greenberg and occasionally Charles G. Waugh. Each volume explores a different fantastical theme, beginning with Wizards and progressing through Witches, Cosmic Knights, Giants, Spells, Magical Wishes, Mythical Beasts, Devils, Atlantis, Curses, and concluding with Faeries. The series should be read in publication order to experience how each themed collection complements the others. These collections gather fantasy stories from various authors, making them ideal for readers seeking diverse perspectives on classic magical concepts.
Start with Wizards(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Charles G. Waugh), the first of 11 books in the Isaac Asimov's Magical Worlds Of Fantasy series.
Start this series with Wizards(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Charles G. Waugh)
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| 1 | Wizards(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Charles G. Waugh) |
| 2 | Witches(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 3 | Cosmic Knights(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 4 | Giants(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 5 | Spells(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 6 | Magical Wishes(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Charles G. Waugh) |
| 7 | Mythical Beasts(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 8 | Devils(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 9 | Atlantis(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Charles G. Waugh) |
| 10 | Curses(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Charles G. Waugh) |
| 11 | Faeries(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
Isaac Asimov's Wonderful Worlds Of Science Fiction Series
Complete10 books (1983–1990)
Isaac Asimov's Wonderful Worlds of Science Fiction is a 10-book anthology series edited by Asimov and Martin H. Greenberg, published between 1983 and 1990. Each volume explores a different science fiction theme, from intergalactic empires and space exploration to robots, monsters, and first contact scenarios. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Intergalactic Empires and concluding with Invasions. These themed collections feature stories by various science fiction authors and offer diverse perspectives on classic speculative fiction concepts.
Start with Intergalactic Empires(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Cordwainer Smith), the first of 10 books in the Isaac Asimov's Wonderful Worlds Of Science Fiction series.
Start this series with Intergalactic Empires(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Cordwainer Smith)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Intergalactic Empires(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Cordwainer Smith) |
| 2 | Science Fictional Olympics(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Robert Sheckley) |
| 3 | Supermen(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 4 | Comets(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 5 | Tin Stars(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 6 | Neanderthals(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Robert Silverberg,Charles G. Waugh) |
| 7 | Space Shuttles(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 8 | Monsters(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 9 | Robots(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 10 | Invasions(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
Isaac's Universe Series
Complete5 books (1990–1995)
Isaac's Universe is a five-book science fiction anthology series published between 1990 and 1995, now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Diplomacy Guild and concluding with Murder at the Galactic Writers' Society. Most entries were collaborative efforts involving Isaac Asimov and editor Martin H. Greenberg, with individual contributions from authors including Robert Sheckley, Hal Clement, and Janet Asimov.
Start with The Diplomacy Guild(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Robert Sheckley), the first of 5 books in the Isaac's Universe series.
Start this series with The Diplomacy Guild(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Robert Sheckley)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Diplomacy Guild(With: Martin H. Greenberg,Robert Sheckley) |
| 2 | Phases in Chaos(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 3 | Unnatural Diplomacy(With: Martin H. Greenberg) |
| 4 | Fossil(By: Hal Clement) |
| 5 | Murder at the Galactic Writers' Society(By: Janet Asimov) |
Literary Conversations Series
Likely Complete97 books (1969–2023)
The Literary Conversations series comprises 97 books of interviews and discussions with major literary figures, published between 1969 and 2023. Each volume focuses on a different author or writer, ranging from Jorge Luis Borges and Eudora Welty to Ernest Hemingway and Flannery O'Connor, presenting their thoughts on writing, literature, and their creative processes. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Conversations with Jorge Luis Borges. The collection is likely complete, offering readers an extensive archive of literary perspectives spanning multiple decades.
Start with Conversations with Jorge Luis Borges, the first of 97 books in the Literary Conversations series.
Start this series with Conversations with Jorge Luis Borges
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Conversations with Jorge Luis Borges |
| 2 | Conversations with Czeslaw Milosz |
| 3 | Conversations with Graham Greene |
| 4 | Conversations With Isaac Bashevis Singer |
| 5 | Conversations with Eudora Welty |
| 6 | Conversations with Walker Percy |
| 7 | Conversations with William Styron |
| 8 | Conversations with Ernest Hemingway |
| 9 | Conversations with Lillian Hellman |
| 10 | Conversations with Malcolm Cowley |
| 11 | Conversations with Tennessee Williams |
| 12 | Conversations with Arthur Miller |
| 13 | Conversations with Flannery O'Connor |
| 14 | Conversations with Katherine Anne Porter |
| 15 | Conversations with Peter Taylor |
| 16 | Truman Capote: Conversations |
| 17 | Conversations with Edward Albee |
| 18 | Conversations with Erskine Caldwell |
| 19 | Conversations with Kurt Vonnegut |
| 20 | Conversations with Norman Mailer |
| 21 | Conversations with James Baldwin |
| 22 | Conversations with Joyce Carol Oates |
| 23 | Conversations with Robert Graves |
| 24 | Conversations with Robertson Davies |
| 25 | Conversations with Shelby Foote |
| 26 | Conversations with Eugene O'Neill |
| 27 | Conversations with John Gardner |
| 28 | Conversations with Raymond Carver |
| 29 | Conversations with Richard Wilbur |
| 30 | Conversations with Tom Wolfe |
| 31 | Conversations with Bernard Malamud |
| 32 | Conversations with Elizabeth Spencer |
| 33 | Conversations with Reynolds Price |
| 34 | Conversations With Thornton Wilder |
| 35 | Conversations with M. F. K. Fisher |
| 36 | Conversations with Nikki Giovanni |
| 37 | Conversations with Robert Coles |
| 38 | Conversations with Paul Bowles |
| 39 | Conversations with Richard Wright |
| 40 | More Conversations with Walker Percy |
| 41 | Conversations with Amiri Baraka |
| 42 | Conversations with Henry Miller |
| 43 | Conversations with Louise Erdrich and Michael Dorris |
| 44 | Conversations with Saul Bellow |
| 45 | Conversations with Toni Morrison |
| 46 | Conversations With S.J. Perelman |
| 47 | Conversations with Chester Himes |
| 48 | Conversations with Ernest Gaines |
| 49 | Conversations with Ishmael Reed |
| 50 | Conversations with Ralph Ellison |
| 51 | Conversations with Susan Sontag |
| 52 | Conversations with Derek Walcott |
| 53 | Conversations with Elizabeth Bishop |
| 54 | Conversations with Pauline Kael |
| 55 | More Conversations with Eudora Welty |
| 56 | Conversations with Chinua Achebe |
| 57 | Conversations with N. Scott Momaday |
| 58 | Conversations with V. S. Naipaul |
| 59 | Conversations with Denise Levertov |
| 60 | Conversations with Maxine Hong Kingston |
| 61 | Conversations With John Fowles |
| 62 | Conversations With William Faulkner |
| 63 | Conversations with E. L. Doctorow |
| 64 | Conversations with Leslie Marmon Silko |
| 65 | Conversations with Salman Rushdie |
| 66 | Conversations with William S. Burroughs |
| 67 | Conversations with Chaim Potok |
| 68 | Conversations with Christopher Isherwood |
| 69 | Conversations with Richard Ford |
| 70 | Conversations with Clarence Major |
| 71 | Conversations with Erica Jong |
| 72 | Conversations with Jim Harrison |
| 73 | Conversations with Margaret Walker |
| 74 | Conversations with Mary Gordon |
| 75 | Elie Wiesel: Conversations |
| 76 | Conversations with F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| 77 | Conversations with Gwendolyn Brooks |
| 78 | Conversations with Rita Dove |
| 79 | Conversations with Stanley Kaufmann |
| 80 | Joseph Brodsky: Conversations |
| 81 | Conversations With John le Carré |
| 82 | Conversations with Audre Lorde |
| 83 | Conversations with Gloria Naylor |
| 84 | Conversations with Ray Bradbury |
| 85 | Conversations with Don DeLillo |
| 86 | Conversations with Gabriel GarcÃa Márquez |
| 87 | Conversations with Gore Vidal |
| 88 | Conversations with Isaac Asimov |
| 89 | Conversations with Jack Kerouac |
| 90 | Conversations with Robert Penn Warren |
| 91 | Conversations with Thomas McGuane |
| 92 | Conversations with Larry Brown |
| 93 | Conversations with Leon Forrest |
| 94 | Conversations with Sonia Sanchez |
| 95 | Conversations with Wendell Berry |
| 96 | Conversations with Kazuo Ishiguro |
| 97 | Conversations with Jimmy Carter |
Lucky Starr Series
Complete6 books (1952–1958)
Isaac Asimov's Lucky Starr series consists of six science fiction adventure novels published between 1952 and 1958, now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with David Starr, Space Ranger and concluding with Lucky Starr and the Rings of Saturn. These juvenile science fiction tales follow their protagonist across the solar system as he encounters various dangers and mysteries on different planets and moons.
Start with David Starr, Space Ranger, the first of 6 books in the Lucky Starr series.
Start this series with David Starr, Space Ranger
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | David Starr, Space Ranger |
| 2 | Lucky Starr and the Pirates of the Asteroids |
| 3 | Lucky Starr and the Oceans of Venus |
| 4 | Lucky Starr and the Big Sun of Mercury |
| 5 | Lucky Starr and the Moons of Jupiter |
| 6 | Lucky Starr and the Rings of Saturn |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete146 books (1954–2017)
Isaac Asimov's vast non-fiction collection spans 146 books published between 1954 and 2017, exploring subjects ranging from chemistry and physics to astronomy and mathematics. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Chemicals of Life and progressing through works like Inside The Atom, Building Blocks of the Universe, and Asimov's New Guide to Science. This complete series represents Asimov's prolific effort to make scientific concepts accessible to general audiences throughout his career.
Start with The Chemicals of Life, the first of 146 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The Chemicals of Life
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Chemicals of Life |
| 2 | Inside The Atom |
| 3 | Is Anyone There? |
| 4 | Building Blocks of the Universe |
| 5 | Only a Trillion / Marvels of Science |
| 6 | Fact and Fancy |
| 7 | The World of Carbon |
| 8 | The World of Nitrogen |
| 9 | Worlds Within Worlds |
| 10 | Realm of Numbers |
| 11 | The Clock We Live On |
| 12 | Words of Science and The History Behind Them |
| 13 | Asimov's New Guide to Science |
| 14 | Satellites in Outer Space |
| 15 | The Double Planet |
| 16 | The Wellsprings of Life |
| 17 | The Bloodstream |
| 18 | The Realm of Algebra |
| 19 | Words from the Myths |
| 20 | The Genetic Code |
| 21 | The Search for the Elements |
| 22 | Words on the Map |
| 23 | The Human Body |
| 24 | The Human Brain |
| 25 | View from a Height |
| 26 | Words from the Exodus |
| 27 | A Short History of Biology |
| 28 | Adding a Dimension |
| 29 | Asimov's Biographical Encyclopedia of Science and Technology |
| 30 | Quick and Easy Math |
| 31 | A Short History of Chemistry |
| 32 | An Easy Introduction to the Slide Rule |
| 33 | From Earth to Heaven |
| 34 | Of Time, Space, and Other Things |
| 35 | The Noble Gases |
| 36 | Understanding Physics |
| 37 | Understanding Physics Light Magnetism and Electricity |
| 38 | Understanding Physics the Electron Proton and Neutron |
| 39 | Universe From Flat Earth to Quasar |
| 40 | Asimov's Guide to the Bible |
| 41 | Environments Out There |
| 42 | Photosynthesis |
| 43 | Science, Numbers, And I |
| 44 | Words from History. |
| 45 | ABC's of space |
| 46 | Opus 100 |
| 47 | Space Dictionary |
| 48 | The Neutrino |
| 49 | The Physical Sciences |
| 50 | Light |
| 51 | ABC's of the Earth |
| 52 | ABC's of the Ocean |
| 53 | The Sensuous Dirty Old Man |
| 54 | The Stars In Their Courses |
| 55 | What Makes the Sun Shine? |
| 56 | ABC's of Ecology |
| 57 | Asimov's Guide to Science |
| 58 | More Words of Science |
| 59 | The Biological Sciences |
| 60 | The Left Hand of the Electron |
| 61 | The Solar System and Back |
| 62 | Jupiter, the Largest Planet |
| 63 | Please Explain |
| 64 | The Tragedy of the Moon |
| 65 | Today and Tomorrow and ... |
| 66 | Asimov on Astronomy |
| 67 | Asimov on Chemistry |
| 68 | Towards Tomorrow |
| 69 | Eyes on the Universe |
| 70 | Of Matters Great and Small |
| 71 | Science Past, Science Future |
| 72 | The Solar System |
| 73 | Alpha Centauri, The Nearest Star |
| 74 | Asimov on Physics |
| 75 | Life and Energy |
| 76 | The Planet That Wasn't |
| 77 | The Collapsing Universe |
| 78 | The Exploding Suns |
| 79 | The Tyrannosaurus Prescription and 100 Other Essays |
| 80 | Asimov on Numbers |
| 81 | Life and Time |
| 82 | Quasar, Quasar, Burning Bright |
| 83 | A Choice of Catastrophes |
| 84 | Extraterrestrial Civilizations |
| 85 | Isaac Asimov's Book of Facts |
| 86 | The Intelligent Man's Guide to the Physical Sciences |
| 87 | The Road to Infinity |
| 88 | About Black Holes |
| 89 | Jupiter |
| 90 | Asimov on Science Fiction |
| 91 | Change! |
| 92 | In the Beginning |
| 93 | The Book of Facts, Volume 2 |
| 94 | The Subatomic Monster |
| 95 | Venus, Near Neighbor of the Sun |
| 96 | Would You Believe? |
| 97 | Exploring The Earth And The Cosmos |
| 98 | Counting the Eons |
| 99 | The Measure of the Universe |
| 100 | The Roving Mind |
| 101 | The Sun Shines Bright |
| 102 | X Stands for Unknown |
| 103 | The History of Physics |
| 104 | Asimov's Guide to Halley's Comet |
| 105 | Isaac Asimov on the Human Body and the Human Brain |
| 106 | Living In the Future |
| 107 | Opus 300 |
| 108 | The Dangers of Intelligence and Other Science Essays |
| 109 | Beginnings |
| 110 | Beyond the Stars |
| 111 | Far as Human Eye Could See |
| 112 | Asimov's Galaxy |
| 113 | Isaac Asimov's Guide to Earth and Space |
| 114 | The Relativity of Wrong |
| 115 | Asimov on Science |
| 116 | Asimov's Chronology of the World |
| 117 | Jupiter, the Spotted Giant |
| 118 | Little Library of Dinosaurs |
| 119 | March of the Millennia(With: Frank White) |
| 120 | Out of the Everywhere |
| 121 | Projects in Astronomy |
| 122 | Atom |
| 123 | Christopher Columbus |
| 124 | Henry Hudson |
| 125 | Our Angry Earth |
| 126 | Star Cycles |
| 127 | The Wall Chart of Science and Invention |
| 128 | What is an Eclipse? |
| 129 | Why Do Stars Twinkle? |
| 130 | Why Does The Moon Change Shape? |
| 131 | Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy |
| 132 | How Do Big Ships Float? |
| 133 | How is Paper Made? |
| 134 | The Secret of the Universe |
| 135 | Why Does Litter Cause Problems? |
| 136 | Why Do We Need to Brush Our Teeth? |
| 137 | Isaac Asimov's The Rocky Planets |
| 138 | My First Book of Animals From A to Z |
| 139 | Our Planetary System |
| 140 | Yours, Isaac Asimov |
| 141 | Facts and Trivia |
| 142 | The Moon |
| 143 | Realm of Measure |
| 144 | Astronomy Projects |
| 145 | Space Junk |
| 146 | How to Save the Planet |
Norby Series
Complete14 books (1983–1997)
The Norby series comprises fourteen science fiction adventures co-written by Isaac Asimov and Janet Asimov, published between 1983 and 1997. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Norby, the Mixed-Up Robot and concluding with Norby and the Terrified Taxi. These young adult novels follow a young robot character through various adventures and mysteries across the series' progression.
Start with Norby, the Mixed-Up Robot(With: Janet Asimov), the first of 14 books in the Norby series.
Start this series with Norby, the Mixed-Up Robot(With: Janet Asimov)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Norby, the Mixed-Up Robot(With: Janet Asimov) |
| 2 | Norby's Other Secret(With: Janet Asimov) |
| 3 | Norby and the Invaders(With: Janet Asimov) |
| 4 | Norby and the Lost Princess(With: Janet Asimov) |
| 5 | Norby and the Queen's Necklace(With: Janet Asimov) |
| 6 | The Norby Chronicles(With: Janet Asimov) |
| 7 | Norby Finds a Villain(With: Janet Asimov) |
| 8 | Norby: Robot for Hire(With: Janet Asimov) |
| 9 | Norby Through Time and Space(With: Janet Asimov) |
| 10 | Norby Down to Earth(With: Janet Asimov) |
| 11 | Norby and Yobo's Great Adventure(With: Janet Asimov) |
| 12 | Norby and the Oldest Dragon(With: Janet Asimov) |
| 13 | Norby and the Court Jester(With: Janet Asimov) |
| 14 | Norby and the Terrified Taxi(With: Janet Asimov) |
Robot Series
Complete9 books (1950–1990)
Isaac Asimov's Robot series comprises nine science fiction novels published between 1950 and 1990, following a complete story arc that should be read in publication order beginning with I, Robot. The series explores humanity's relationship with artificial intelligence through interconnected narratives spanning centuries. Reading these books chronologically from their original release provides the intended progression of ideas and technological concepts that define Asimov's influential vision of robotics and society.
Start with I, Robot, the first of 9 books in the Robot series.
Start this series with I, Robot
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | I, Robot |
| 2 | The Caves of Steel |
| 3 | The Naked Sun |
| 4 | The Rest of the Robots |
| 5 | The Robots of Dawn |
| 6 | Robots and Empire |
| 7 | Robot Dreams |
| 8 | Robot Visions |
| 9 | Visiones de robot(With: Lorenzo Cortina) |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete27 books (1939–2009)
Isaac Asimov's Short Stories and Novellas collection comprises 27 works published between 1939 and 2009, presenting a complete series best read in publication order. These science fiction and fantasy tales, ranging from the early classic "Marooned Off Vesta" to later pieces, showcase Asimov's versatility across genres including literary fiction and young adult narratives. The collection spans from foundational stories like "Robbie" and "Catch That Rabbit" to thought-provoking works such as "The Red Queen's Race" and "Franchise," capturing decades of the author's short-form storytelling. Begin with the 1939 opening story and proceed chronologically through publication to experience the evolution of Asimov's shorter works.
Start with Marooned Off Vesta, the first of 27 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Marooned Off Vesta
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marooned Off Vesta |
| 2 | Robbie |
| 3 | Catch That Rabbit |
| 4 | Blind Alley |
| 5 | The Mule |
| 6 | Evidence |
| 7 | Little Lost Robot |
| 8 | No Connection |
| 9 | The Red Queen's Race |
| 10 | Green Patches |
| 11 | Breeds There a Man? |
| 12 | The Fun They Had |
| 13 | Youth |
| 14 | Sally |
| 15 | Franchise |
| 16 | It's Such a Beautiful Day |
| 17 | Profession |
| 18 | The Gentle Vultures |
| 19 | Unto the Fourth Generation |
| 20 | Thiotimoline and the Space Age |
| 21 | My Son, the Physicist |
| 22 | T-Formation |
| 23 | Author! Author! |
| 24 | Eyes Do More Than See |
| 25 | The Machine that Won the War |
| 26 | The Last Answer |
| 27 | The Last Question |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete35 books (1951–2003)
Isaac Asimov's Short Story Collections series comprises 35 books published between 1951 and 2003, presenting a complete collection of his short fiction across science fiction, fantasy, and mystery genres. These stories should be read in publication order, beginning with The Martian Way and Other Stories and continuing through works like Nine Tomorrows, Asimov's Mysteries, and The Bicentennial Man and Other Stories. The series concludes with later compilations and includes retrospective volumes such as The Early Asimov collections. This comprehensive series showcases Asimov's versatility as a short fiction writer across five decades of his prolific career.
Start with The Martian Way and Other Stories, the first of 35 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with The Martian Way and Other Stories
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Martian Way and Other Stories |
| 2 | The Alternate Asimovs |
| 3 | Earth is Room Enough |
| 4 | All the Troubles of the World |
| 5 | Nine Tomorrows |
| 6 | Through a Glass, Clearly |
| 7 | Asimov's Mysteries |
| 8 | Nightfall Two |
| 9 | Nightfall and Other Stories |
| 10 | The Early Asimov Volume 3 |
| 11 | The Early Asimov, Book 1 |
| 12 | The Early Asimov, Book 2 |
| 13 | Buy Jupiter and Other Stories |
| 14 | The Bicentennial Man and Other Stories |
| 15 | Astronauts and Androids |
| 16 | The Beginning and the End |
| 17 | Opus 200 |
| 18 | The Key Word and Other Mysteries |
| 19 | Microcosmic Tales |
| 20 | The Future in Question |
| 21 | The Union Club Mysteries |
| 22 | The Winds of Change and Other Stories |
| 23 | Bakers Dozen |
| 24 | The Disappearing Man and Other Mysteries |
| 25 | The Edge of Tomorrow |
| 26 | The Best Science Fiction of Isaac Asimov |
| 27 | Best Mysteries of Isaac Asimov |
| 28 | Other Worlds of Isaac Asimov |
| 29 | Azazel |
| 30 | The Complete Stories, Vol. 1 |
| 31 | The Complete Stories, Vol. 2 |
| 32 | Gold |
| 33 | Magic |
| 34 | Isaac Asimov's History of I-Botics |
| 35 | Short Stories, Volume 1 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete11 books (1955–1992)
Isaac Asimov's collection of 11 standalone novels spans from 1955 to 1992, encompassing science fiction, fantasy, and mystery across publication order. The series is complete and includes collaborations with Robert Silverberg on four later entries, with each book functioning as an independent story rather than a connected narrative. Readers should follow publication order to experience Asimov's evolution as a writer across these diverse standalone works.
Start with The End of Eternity, the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The End of Eternity
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The End of Eternity |
| 2 | A Whiff of Death / The Death Dealers |
| 3 | Fantastic Voyage |
| 4 | The Gods Themselves |
| 5 | Murder at the ABA / Authorized Murder |
| 6 | Fantastic Voyage II: Destination Brain |
| 7 | Nemesis |
| 8 | Nightfall(With: Robert Silverberg) |
| 9 | Child of Time(With: Robert Silverberg) |
| 10 | The Positronic Man(With: Robert Silverberg) |
| 11 | The Ugly Little Boy(With: Robert Silverberg) |
Stellar Series
Complete8 books (1974–1981)
Stellar is a science fiction anthology series edited by Judy-Lynn del Rey that ran for eight volumes between 1974 and 1981. The series features short stories and novellas from prominent science fiction authors of the era, including Larry Niven, Clifford D. Simak, Gordon R. Dickson, and Jack L. Chalker. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Stellar #1 and concluding with Stellar #7. This finished series represents a snapshot of science fiction literature from the mid-to-late 1970s.
Start with Stellar #1(By: Judy-Lynn del Rey), the first of 8 books in the Stellar series.
Start this series with Stellar #1(By: Judy-Lynn del Rey)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stellar #1(By: Judy-Lynn del Rey) |
| 2 | Stellar #2(With: Larry Niven,Howard Waldrop,Clifford D. Simak,Jack C. Haldeman II,Steven Utley,Hal Clement,James White,Richard S. Simak,Judy-Lynn del Rey,Patrick G. Conner) |
| 3 | Stellar Short Novels(By: Gordon R. Dickson,Andrew J. Offutt,Judy-Lynn del Rey,Shawn Oueinsteen) |
| 4 | Stellar #3(By: Jack L. Chalker,Clifford D. Simak,Gene DeWeese,Jeffrey M. Wallman,Charles W. Runyon,Mildred Downey Broxon,Henry Melton,Judy-Lynn del Rey,Arsen Darney,B. Lee Cooper,Larry S. Haverkos,Steve Utley,Bill Starr) |
| 5 | Stellar #4(By: Judy-Lynn del Rey) |
| 6 | Stellar #5(By: Judy-Lynn del Rey) |
| 7 | Stellar #6(By: Judy-Lynn del Rey) |
| 8 | Stellar #7(By: Terry Carr,Leanne Frahm,Judy-Lynn del Rey) |
The Complete Stories Series
Ongoing3 books (2024–2024)
The Complete Stories series by Isaac Asimov collects the author's short fiction across science fiction, fantasy, and literary genres. This ongoing series launched in 2024 with three volumes published to date: Living Space and Other Stories, Mother Earth: And Other Stories, and Ring Around the Sun: And Other Stories. Readers should follow publication order to experience the stories as intended.
Start with Living Space and Other Stories and read in order.
Start this series with Living Space and Other Stories
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Living Space and Other Stories |
| 2 | Mother Earth: And Other Stories |
| 3 | Ring Around the Sun: And Other Stories |
The Hugo Winners Series
Complete4 books (1979–1990)
The Hugo Winners is a four-book anthology series compiled by Isaac Asimov, collecting science fiction stories that won the prestigious Hugo Award across different time periods. Published between 1979 and 1990, the series spans stories from 1973 through 1988, with each volume covering a distinct range of years. These books should be read in publication order to experience Asimov's curation of the field's best work chronologically as he compiled them. The complete series offers readers a curated window into award-winning science fiction from the 1970s and 1980s.
Start with 1973, the first of 4 books in the The Hugo Winners series.
Start this series with 1973
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1973 |
| 2 | 1976 - 1979 |
| 3 | 1980 - 1982 |
| 4 | 1986-1988 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Isaac Asimov written?
- Isaac Asimov has written 692 books across 29 series. Their published works span from 1939 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Isaac Asimov series?
- Here are the first books in Isaac Asimov's series: Anthologies: Astounding Science-Fiction, March 1942; Asimov's The Mammoth Book Of...Books: Great Tales of the Golden Age of Science Fiction; Ask Non-Fiction: What is a Shooting Star?; Autobiography Of Non-Fiction: In Memory Yet Green; Before The Golden Age: Before the Golden Age 1.
- What order should I read Isaac Asimov's books?
- We recommend reading Isaac Asimov's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Isaac Asimov still writing new books?
- Yes, Isaac Asimov has 1 ongoing series: The Complete Stories.

