John Norman Reading Order
5 series · 53 books
John Norman is an American science fiction and fantasy author best known for the sprawling Gor series, a long-running collection of novels that blend philosophical themes with adventure storytelling. With a background as a philosophy professor, Norman brings intellectual depth to his speculative fiction, exploring complex ideas through imaginative worlds. Across more than five decades of writing, he has produced over fifty books spanning multiple series, short story collections, and standalone works that appeal to readers interested in thought-provoking science fantasy narratives.
Gor Series
Ongoing38 books (1967–2024)
Start with Outlaw of Gor, the first of 38 books in the Gor series.
Start this series with Outlaw of Gor
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete6 books (1970–2019)
Start with The Cognitivity Paradox: An Inquiry Concerning the Claims of Philosophy, the first of 6 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with The Cognitivity Paradox: An Inquiry Concerning the Claims of Philosophy
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2009–2009)
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1970–2012)
Start with Ghost Dance and read in order.
Start this series with Ghost Dance
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Telnarian Histories Series
Complete5 books (1991–2019)
Start with The Chieftain, the first of 5 books in the Telnarian Histories series.
Start this series with The Chieftain
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has John Norman written?
- John Norman has written 53 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1967 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each John Norman series?
- Here are the first books in John Norman's series: Gor: Outlaw of Gor; Non-Fiction: The Cognitivity Paradox: An Inquiry Concerning the Claims of Philosophy; Telnarian Histories: The Chieftain.
- What order should I read John Norman's books?
- We recommend reading John Norman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is John Norman still writing new books?
- Yes, John Norman has 1 ongoing series: Gor.