James White Reading Order
6 series · 38 books · Born 1803
James White was a prolific Northern Irish science fiction writer known for his engaging storytelling and innovative concepts. Over his career from 1957 to 1999, he published an impressive 38 books across six series, including the widely acclaimed Sector General. His diverse body of work also features standalone novels, short stories, and collections, showcasing his versatility within the genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (1968–1979)
Start with New Writings In SF-12, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Sector General Series
Complete14 books (1962–1999)
Start with Hospital Station, the first of 14 books in the Sector General series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Hospital Station 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Star Surgeon 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Aliens Among Us 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Major Operation 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Futures Past 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Ambulance Ship 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Sector General 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Star Healer 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Code Blue -Emergency 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Genocidal Healer 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Galactic Gourmet 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Final Diagnosis 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Mind Changer 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Double Contact 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (1996–1996)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Un-Birthday Boy (in Analog) 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1964–1964)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Deadly Litter 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete10 books (1957–1991)
Start with The Secret Visitors, the first of 10 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Secret Visitors 1957Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Second Ending 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Watch Below 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  All Judgment Fled 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Tomorrow is Too Far 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Lifeboat / Dark Inferno 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Dream Millennium 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Escape Orbit / Open Prison 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Federation World 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Silent Stars Go By 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
Stellar Series
Complete8 books (1974–1981)
Start with Stellar #1(By: Judy-Lynn del Rey), the first of 8 books in the Stellar series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Stellar #1(By: Judy-Lynn del Rey) 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Stellar #2(With: Isaac Asimov,Larry Niven,Howard Waldrop,Clifford D. Simak,Jack C. Haldeman II,Steven Utley,Hal Clement,Richard S. Simak,Judy-Lynn del Rey,Patrick G. Conner) 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Stellar Short Novels(By: Gordon R. Dickson,Andrew J. Offutt,Judy-Lynn del Rey,Shawn Oueinsteen) 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 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) 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Stellar #4(By: Judy-Lynn del Rey) 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Stellar #5(By: Judy-Lynn del Rey) 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Stellar #6(By: Judy-Lynn del Rey) 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Stellar #7(By: Terry Carr,Leanne Frahm,Judy-Lynn del Rey) 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has James White written?
- James White has written 38 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1957 to 1999.
- What is the first book in each James White series?
- Here are the first books in James White's series: Anthologies: New Writings In SF-12; Sector General: Hospital Station; Stellar: Stellar #1(By: Judy-Lynn del Rey).
- What order should I read James White's books?
- We recommend reading James White's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are James White's series complete?
- James White has 6 completed series.