Julian May Reading Order
10 series ยท 53 books ยท Born 1931
Julian May was an influential American author known for her contributions to science fiction and fantasy, with a career spanning from 1961 to 2015. She is recognized for her imaginative storytelling in notable works such as the "Pliocene Exile" series and the "Galactic Milieu Trilogy." With a total of 53 novels across 10 series, her diverse works also include the "Trillium," "Rampart Worlds," and "Boreal Moon" series, showcasing her versatility in the genre.
Boreal Moon Series
Complete3 books (2003โ2006)
Start with Conqueror's Moon and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Conqueror's Moon 2003Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Ironcrown Moon 2005Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Sorcerer's Moon 2006Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Galactic Milieu Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1991โ1995)
Start with Jack the Bodiless and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jack the Bodiless 1991Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Diamond Mask 1994Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Magnificat 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Intervention Series
Complete3 books (1987โ1987)
Start with Intervention and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Intervention 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Metaconcert 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Surveillance 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1961โ2015)
Start with Robots and Thinking Machines and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Robots and Thinking Machines 1961Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | There's Adventure in Atomic Energy 2015Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Pliocene Exile Series
Complete4 books (1981โ1984)
Start with The Many-Colored Land, the first of 4 books in the Pliocene Exile series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Many-Colored Land 1981Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | The Golden Torc 1982Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Nonborn King 1983Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Adversary 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Rampart Worlds Series
Complete3 books (1995โ2001)
Start with Orion Arm and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Orion Arm 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Perseus Spur 1999Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Sagittarius Whorl 2001Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1984โ1984)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Pliocene Companion 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Sports Close-Up Series
Complete20 books (1972โ1977)
Start with Johnny Unitas and the Long Pass, the first of 20 books in the Sports Close-Up series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Unitas and the Long Pass 1972Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Willie Mays, Most Valuable Player 1972Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Bobby Orr, Star On Ice 1973Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Ernie Banks, Home Run Slugger 1973Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Fran Tarkenton, Scrambling Quarterback 1973Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | Gale Sayers, Star Running Back 1973Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | Roberto Clemente and the World Series Upset 1973Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | Billie Jean King, Tennis Champion 1974Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | Bobby Hull, Hockey's Golden Jet 1974Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 10 | Hank Aaron Clinches The Pennant 1974Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 11 | O.J. Simpson 1974Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 12 | Arthur Ashe, Dark Star Of Tennis 1975Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 13 | Chris Evert 1975Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 14 | Evel Knievel, Daredevil Stuntman 1975Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 15 | Evonne Goolagong 1975Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 16 | Frank Robinson 1975Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 17 | Janet Lynn, Figure Skating Star 1975Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 18 | Muhammad Ali, Boxing Superstar 1975Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 19 | Phil Esposito, The Big Bruin 1975Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 20 | Pelรฉ, World Soccer Star 1977Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete9 books (1971โ1982)
Start with The Land Beneath the Sea, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Land Beneath the Sea 1971Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Frankenstein 1977Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Gazetteer of the Hyborian World of Conan 1977Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Creature from the Black Lagoon 1981Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Frankenstein Meets Wolfman 1981Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 6 | The Mummy 1981Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 7 | It Came from Outer Space 1982Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 8 | The Blob 1982Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 9 | The Deadly Mantis 1982Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Trillium Series
Complete5 books (1990โ1996)
Start with Black Trillium(With: Marion Zimmer Bradley,Andre Norton), the first of 5 books in the Trillium series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Black Trillium(With: Marion Zimmer Bradley,Andre Norton) 1990Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Blood Trillium 1992Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Golden Trillium(By: Andre Norton) 1993Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Lady of the Trillium(By: Marion Zimmer Bradley) 1995Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Sky Trillium 1996Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Julian May written?
- Julian May has written 53 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 1961 to 2015.
- What is the first book in each Julian May series?
- Here are the first books in Julian May's series: Boreal Moon: Conqueror's Moon; Galactic Milieu Trilogy: Jack the Bodiless; Intervention: Intervention; Non-Fiction: Robots and Thinking Machines; Pliocene Exile: The Many-Colored Land.
- What order should I read Julian May's books?
- We recommend reading Julian May's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Julian May's series complete?
- Julian May has 10 completed series.

