Liu Cixin Reading Order
6 series · 40 books · Born 23 June 1963
Liu Cixin is a prominent Chinese science fiction author renowned for his imaginative storytelling and thought-provoking themes. With a bibliography spanning 40 works across six series, including the celebrated Three-Body Problem, as well as standalone novels and graphic novels, he has made a significant impact on the genre. Active from 1998 to 2024, Liu's contributions continue to shape the landscape of contemporary science fiction.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2014–2019)
Start with Carbide Tipped Pens and read in order.
Collections Series
Ongoing3 books (2005–2024)
Start with The Wandering Earth and read in order.
Graphic Novels Series
Ongoing10 books (2021–2024)
Start with Cixin Liu's Yuanyuan's Bubbles, the first of 10 books in the Graphic Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cixin Liu's Yuanyuan's Bubbles 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Sea of Dreams 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Village Teacher 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Wandering Earth 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Yuanyuan's Bubbles 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Butterfly 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  For the Benefit of Mankind(With: Sylvain Runberg) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Circle 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Three Body Problem, Part One(With: Cai Jin,Ge Wendi,Bo Mu) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Taking Care of God Vol. 1(With: Jun Yokoyama) 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete17 books (1999–2021)
Start with Liulang Diqiu / The Wandering Earth, the first of 17 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Liulang Diqiu / The Wandering Earth 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Quan Pingdai Zuse Sai Ganrao / The Complete Frequency Blocking Fortress 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Zhongguo Taiyang / Sun of China 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Devourer 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Diqiu Dapao / Earth's Cannon / Cannonball 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Jingzi / Mirror 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Shanyang Renlei / To Support Mankind / For The Benefit of Mankind 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Cretaceous Past 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Micro-Age / Micro-Era 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | With Her Eyes / Through Her Eyes 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Weight of Memories 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Mountain 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Taking Care of God 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Longest Fall 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Curse 5.0 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Circle 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Of Ants and Dinosaurs 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete3 books (1998–2019)
Start with Daishang Tade Yanjing / Her Eyes on the Belt and read in order.
The Three-Body Problem Series
Complete4 books (2006–2019)
Start with The Three-Body Problem, the first of 4 books in the The Three-Body Problem series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Liu Cixin written?
- Liu Cixin has written 40 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2024.
- What is the first book in each Liu Cixin series?
- Here are the first books in Liu Cixin's series: Anthologies: Carbide Tipped Pens; Collections: The Wandering Earth; Graphic Novels: Cixin Liu's Yuanyuan's Bubbles; Short Stories/Novellas: Liulang Diqiu / The Wandering Earth; The Three-Body Problem: The Three-Body Problem.
- What order should I read Liu Cixin's books?
- We recommend reading Liu Cixin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Liu Cixin still writing new books?
- Yes, Liu Cixin has 2 ongoing series: Collections, Graphic Novels.