John Norman Reading Order
5 series · 53 books
John Frederick Lange Jr., known professionally as John Norman, is an influential American author celebrated for his science fantasy novels, particularly the Gor series. With a prolific career spanning from 1967 to 2024, he has written 53 works across five series, including Telnarian Histories, along with standalone novels, short story collections, and non-fiction. As a former philosophy professor, his writing often explores complex themes within imaginative settings.
Gor Series
Ongoing38 books (1967–2024)
Start with Outlaw of Gor, the first of 38 books in the Gor series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Outlaw of Gor 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Tarnsman of Gor 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Priest-Kings of Gor 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Nomads of Gor 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Assassin of Gor 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Raiders of Gor 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Captive of Gor 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Hunters of Gor 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Marauders of Gor 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Tribesmen of Gor 1976Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Slave Girl of Gor 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Beasts of Gor 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Explorers of Gor 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Fighting Slave of Gor 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Guardsman of Gor 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Rogue of Gor 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Blood Brothers of Gor 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Savages of Gor 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Kajira of Gor 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Players of Gor 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Dancer of Gor 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Mercenaries of Gor 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Renegades of Gor 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Vagabonds of Gor 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Magicians of Gor 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Witness of Gor 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Prize of Gor 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Kur of Gor 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Swordsmen of Gor 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Mariners of Gor 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  Conspirators of Gor 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  Smugglers of Gor 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  Rebels of Gor 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  Plunder of Gor 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 |  Quarry of Gor 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 | Avengers of Gor 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 37 | Warriors of Gor 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 38 |  Treasure of Gor 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.
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| 1 |  The Cognitivity Paradox: An Inquiry Concerning the Claims of Philosophy 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Imaginative Sex 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Philosophy of Historiography 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Philosophy and the Challenge of the Future 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Between Iraq and a Hard Place 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Artist's Companion, and Manufacturer's Guide, Consisting of the Most Valuable Secrets in Arts and Trades 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2009–2009)
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| 1 |  Norman Invasions 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1970–2012)
Start with Ghost Dance and read in order.
Telnarian Histories Series
Complete5 books (1991–2019)
Start with The Chieftain, the first of 5 books in the Telnarian Histories series.
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.