Robert J. Sawyer Reading Order
12 series · 167 books · Born 1960
Robert J. Sawyer is a Canadian-American science fiction author whose career spans four decades and encompasses over 160 works across multiple series and anthologies. His fiction explores hard science concepts and philosophical questions through narratives like the Neanderthal Parallax trilogy, while his short stories regularly appear in prestigious venues including Analog and Nature. Sawyer has earned major genre recognition including the Nebula Award, Hugo Award, and numerous other accolades for his imaginative yet scientifically grounded storytelling.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing25 books (1991–2025)
Start with Dante's Disciples, the first of 24 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Dante's Disciples
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Downloaded Series
Ongoing2 books (2023–2025)
Start with The Downloaded and read in order.
Start this series with The Downloaded
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L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future Series
Ongoing41 books (1985–2025)
Start with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1, the first of 41 books in the L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future series.
Start this series with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1
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Neanderthal Parallax Series
Complete3 books (2002–2003)
Start with Hominids and read in order.
Start this series with Hominids
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (1996–2026)
Start this series with Relativity
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Quintaglio Ascension Series
Complete3 books (1992–1994)
Start with Far-Seer and read in order.
Start this series with Far-Seer
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (1997–2004)
Start with The Hand You're Dealt (in Iterations) and read in order.
Start this series with The Hand You're Dealt (in Iterations)
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete5 books (2000–2019)
Start with Iterations and Other Stories, the first of 5 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with Iterations and Other Stories
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Complete42 books (2003–2015)
Start with Seven Seasons of Buffy(By: Scott Westerfeld,Charlaine Harris,Chelsea Quinn Yarbro,Kevin Andrew Murphy,Christie Golden,Sherrilyn Kenyon,Nancy Holder,Lawrence Watt-Evans,David Brin,Jacqueline Lichtenberg,Jean Lorrah,Laura Resnick,Sarah Zettel,Nancy Kilpatrick,Michelle West,Glenn Yeffeth,Margaret L. Carter,Peg Aloi,Marguerite Krause,Jennifer Crusie,Carla Montgomery), the first of 38 books in the Smart Pop series.
Start this series with Seven Seasons of Buffy(By: Scott Westerfeld,Charlaine Harris,Chelsea Quinn Yarbro,Kevin Andrew Murphy,Christie Golden,Sherrilyn Kenyon,Nancy Holder,Lawrence Watt-Evans,David Brin,Jacqueline Lichtenberg,Jean Lorrah,Laura Resnick,Sarah Zettel,Nancy Kilpatrick,Michelle West,Glenn Yeffeth,Margaret L. Carter,Peg Aloi,Marguerite Krause,Jennifer Crusie,Carla Montgomery)
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| 1 | Seven Seasons of Buffy(By: Scott Westerfeld,Charlaine Harris,Chelsea Quinn Yarbro,Kevin Andrew Murphy,Christie Golden,Sherrilyn Kenyon,Nancy Holder,Lawrence Watt-Evans,David Brin,Jacqueline Lichtenberg,Jean Lorrah,Laura Resnick,Sarah Zettel,Nancy Kilpatrick,Michelle West,Glenn Yeffeth,Margaret L. Carter,Peg Aloi,Marguerite Krause,Jennifer Crusie,Carla Montgomery) |
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| 3 | Five Seasons of Angel(By: Chelsea Quinn Yarbro,Peter S. Beagle,Laura Anne Gilman,Sherrilyn Kenyon,Nancy Holder,Jacqueline Lichtenberg,Jean Lorrah,Josepha Sherman,Laura Resnick,Candace Havens,Glenn Yeffeth,Michelle Sagara,Steven Harper,Amy Berner,Marguerite Krause,Abbie Bernstein,Jennifer Crusie,Don DeBrandt,K. Stoddard Hayes,Joy Davidson,Don Kerns) |
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| 13 |  The Anthology at the End of the Universe(By: Stephen Baxter,John Shirley,Adam-Troy Castro,Lawrence Watt-Evans,Adam Roberts,Susan Sizemore,Mark W. Tiedemann,Jacqueline Carey,Vox Day,Cory Doctorow,A.M. Dellamonica,Glenn Yeffeth,Selina Rosen,Amy Berner,Maria Alexander,Marguerite Krause,Bruce Bethke,Don DeBrandt,Marie-Catherine Caillava,Mike Byrne) |
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete15 books (1990–2020)
Start with Golden Fleece, the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Golden Fleece
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The Future Chronicles Series
Likely Complete23 books (2015–2023)
Start with Alt.History 101(By: Samuel Peralta,Ann Christy,Sam Best), the first of 22 books in the The Future Chronicles series.
Start this series with Alt.History 101(By: Samuel Peralta,Ann Christy,Sam Best)
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WWW Series
Complete3 books (2009–2011)
Start with Wake and read in order.
Start this series with Wake
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Robert J. Sawyer written?
- Robert J. Sawyer has written 167 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 1985 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Robert J. Sawyer series?
- Here are the first books in Robert J. Sawyer's series: Anthologies: Dante's Disciples; Downloaded: The Downloaded; L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future: L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future 1; Neanderthal Parallax: Hominids; Non-Fiction: Relativity.
- What order should I read Robert J. Sawyer's books?
- We recommend reading Robert J. Sawyer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Robert J. Sawyer still writing new books?
- Yes, Robert J. Sawyer has 3 ongoing series: Anthologies, Downloaded, L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future.