John Norman Reading Order

38 books (1967–2024)

The Gor series by John Norman comprises 38 fantasy novels published between 1967 and 2024, with new installments still being released. The books follow a consistent world and cast of characters and should be read in publication order, beginning with Outlaw of Gor. This long-running series explores an alternate Earth-like planet through interconnected narratives spanning decades of storytelling.

Start with Outlaw of Gor, the first of 38 books in the Gor series.

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1	Outlaw of Gor 1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Tarnsman of Gor 1967Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Priest-Kings of Gor 1968Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Nomads of Gor 1969Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Assassin of Gor 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Raiders of Gor 1971Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Captive of Gor 1972Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Hunters of Gor 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Marauders of Gor 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Tribesmen of Gor 1976Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Slave Girl of Gor 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Beasts of Gor 1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Explorers of Gor 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Fighting Slave of Gor 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Guardsman of Gor 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Rogue of Gor 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Blood Brothers of Gor 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Savages of Gor 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Kajira of Gor 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Players of Gor 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Dancer of Gor 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Mercenaries of Gor 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Renegades of Gor 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Vagabonds of Gor 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Magicians of Gor 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Witness of Gor 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Prize of Gor 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Kur of Gor 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Swordsmen of Gor 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Mariners of Gor 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Conspirators of Gor 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Smugglers of Gor 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Rebels of Gor 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Plunder of Gor 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	Quarry of Gor 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	Avengers of Gor 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	Warriors of Gor 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	Treasure of Gor 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1970–2019)

This non-fiction series by John Norman spans nearly fifty years with six books published between 1970 and 2019. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Cognitivity Paradox: An Inquiry Concerning the Claims of Philosophy. Topics covered include philosophy, historiography, imaginative approaches to relationships, future challenges, politics, and practical arts and trades. Each book stands as an independent work while contributing to the author's broader philosophical and practical explorations.

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 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Imaginative Sex 1974Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Philosophy of Historiography 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Philosophy and the Challenge of the Future 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Between Iraq and a Hard Place 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Artist's Companion, and Manufacturer's Guide, Consisting of the Most Valuable Secrets in Arts and Trades 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2009–2009)

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1	Norman Invasions 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1970–2012)

John Norman wrote three standalone fantasy novels between 1970 and 2012: Ghost Dance, Time Slave, and The Totems of Abydos. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Ghost Dance. Each book stands independently but benefits from being experienced chronologically as Norman released them.

Start with Ghost Dance and read in order.

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1	Ghost Dance 1970Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Time Slave 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Totems of Abydos 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1991–2019)

The Telnarian Histories is a complete fantasy series by John Norman consisting of five books published between 1991 and 2019. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Chieftain and continuing through The Captain, The King, The Usurper, and concluding with The Emperor. This standalone-entry series provides an extended narrative across its volumes.

Start with The Chieftain, the first of 5 books in the Telnarian Histories series.

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1	The Chieftain 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Captain 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The King 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Usurper 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Emperor 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible