Robert Silverberg Reading Order
28 series · 595 books · Born 1935-01-15
Robert Silverberg is a prolific American science fiction author with a career spanning multiple decades and nearly 600 published works. A recipient of numerous Hugo and Nebula Awards, including the Science Fiction Writers of America's Grand Master designation, Silverberg is celebrated for imaginative narratives that blend philosophical themes with speculative futures. His extensive bibliography encompasses short fiction, novels, and edited anthologies, establishing him as a cornerstone figure in the science fiction genre.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing220 books (1941–2025)
Start with Astounding Science Fiction, June 1956, the first of 217 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Astounding Science Fiction, June 1956
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Best Science Fiction of the Year Series
Complete16 books (1972–1987)
Start with The Best Science Fiction of the Year 1, the first of 16 books in the Best Science Fiction of the Year series.
Start this series with The Best Science Fiction of the Year 1
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Collected Stories Of Robert Silverberg Series
Complete9 books (2006–2014)
Start with To Be Continued, the first of 9 books in the Collected Stories Of Robert Silverberg series.
Start this series with To Be Continued
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Dragonflight Series
Complete6 books (1990–1997)
Start with Letters from Atlantis, the first of 6 books in the Dragonflight series.
Start this series with Letters from Atlantis
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Fire in Winter Series
Complete4 books (1989–1992)
Start with The Mutant Season, the first of 4 books in the Fire in Winter series.
Start this series with The Mutant Season
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Gilgamesh Series
Complete3 books (1984–1986)
Start with Gilgamesh the King and read in order.
Start this series with Gilgamesh the King
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Graphic Novels Series
Complete2 books (2006–2019)
Start with The Seventh Shrine(With: Sean Jordan) and read in order.
Start this series with The Seventh Shrine(With: Sean Jordan)
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Isaac Asimov's Wonderful Worlds Of Science Fiction Series
Complete10 books (1983–1990)
Start with Intergalactic Empires(By: Isaac Asimov,Martin H. Greenberg,Cordwainer Smith), the first of 10 books in the Isaac Asimov's Wonderful Worlds Of Science Fiction series.
Start this series with Intergalactic Empires(By: Isaac Asimov,Martin H. Greenberg,Cordwainer Smith)
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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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Legends Series
Complete3 books (1998–1999)
Start with Legends II: Dragon, Sword, and King(With: Diana Gabaldon,George R.R. Martin,Orson Scott Card,Terry Brooks,Neil Gaiman,Elizabeth Haydon) and read in order.
Start this series with Legends II: Dragon, Sword, and King(With: Diana Gabaldon,George R.R. Martin,Orson Scott Card,Terry Brooks,Neil Gaiman,Elizabeth Haydon)
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Majipoor: Lord Prestimion Series
Complete4 books (1982–2013)
Start with Sorcerers of Majipoor, the first of 4 books in the Majipoor: Lord Prestimion series.
Start this series with Sorcerers of Majipoor
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Majipoor: Lord Valentine Series
Complete4 books (1979–1995)
Start with Lord Valentine's Castle, the first of 4 books in the Majipoor: Lord Valentine series.
Start this series with Lord Valentine's Castle
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Millenium Series
Complete9 books (1986–1989)
Start with The Legacy of Lehr(By: Katherine Kurtz), the first of 9 books in the Millenium series.
Start this series with The Legacy of Lehr(By: Katherine Kurtz)
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New Dimensions Series
Complete9 books (1975–1982)
Start with New Dimensions 5, the first of 9 books in the New Dimensions series.
Start this series with New Dimensions 5
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New Springtime Series
Complete2 books (1988–1990)
Start with At Winter's End and read in order.
Start this series with At Winter's End
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Nidorian Series
Complete2 books (1957–1964)
Start with The Shrouded Planet(With:Randall Garrett) and read in order.
Start this series with The Shrouded Planet(With:Randall Garrett)
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete32 books (1961–2010)
Start with First American into Space, the first of 32 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with First American into Space
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Regan Series
Complete2 books (1964–1970)
Start with Regan's Planet and read in order.
Start this series with Regan's Planet
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Complete1 book (2003–2003)
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete29 books (1956–2023)
Start with The Inquisitor, the first of 29 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with The Inquisitor
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Short Story Collections Series
Likely Complete47 books (1962–2023)
Start with Next Stop, the Stars, the first of 46 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with Next Stop, the Stars
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete90 books (1955–2022)
Start with Revolt on Alpha C, the first of 90 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Revolt on Alpha C
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Stellar Guild Series
Complete8 books (2011–2015)
Start with Tau Ceti(By: Kevin J. Anderson,Steven Savile), the first of 8 books in the Stellar Guild series.
Start this series with Tau Ceti(By: Kevin J. Anderson,Steven Savile)
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The Madness of Cthulhu Series
Complete2 books (2014–2015)
Start with The Madness of Cthulhu(With: Harry Turtledove,Arthur C. Clarke,John Shirley,S.T. Joshi,Caitlín R. Kiernan) and read in order.
Start this series with The Madness of Cthulhu(With: Harry Turtledove,Arthur C. Clarke,John Shirley,S.T. Joshi,Caitlín R. Kiernan)
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The Men's Adventure Library Journal Series
Likely Complete16 books (2013–2023)
Start with He-Men, Bag Men & Nymphos(By: Robert Deis,Wyatt Doyle,Walter Kaylin), the first of 16 books in the The Men's Adventure Library Journal series.
Start this series with He-Men, Bag Men & Nymphos(By: Robert Deis,Wyatt Doyle,Walter Kaylin)
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Time Gate Series
Complete3 books (1989–1990)
Start with Time Gate and read in order.
Start this series with Time Gate
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Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology Series
Ongoing13 books (2012–2026)
Start with Unidentified Funny Objects, the first of 13 books in the Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology series.
Start this series with Unidentified Funny Objects
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William Joseph Roberts Presents Series
Ongoing8 books (2022–2025)
Start with Misfits of Magic(By: Michael Morton,Jon Michael Kelley), the first of 8 books in the William Joseph Roberts Presents series.
Start this series with Misfits of Magic(By: Michael Morton,Jon Michael Kelley)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Robert Silverberg written?
- Robert Silverberg has written 595 books across 28 series. Their published works span from 1941 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Robert Silverberg series?
- Here are the first books in Robert Silverberg's series: Anthologies: Astounding Science Fiction, June 1956; Best Science Fiction of the Year: The Best Science Fiction of the Year 1; Collected Stories Of Robert Silverberg: To Be Continued; Dragonflight: Letters from Atlantis; Fire in Winter: The Mutant Season.
- What order should I read Robert Silverberg's books?
- We recommend reading Robert Silverberg's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Robert Silverberg still writing new books?
- Yes, Robert Silverberg has 4 ongoing series: Anthologies, L. Ron Hubbard Presents: Writers of the Future, Unidentified Funny Objects Annual Anthology, William Joseph Roberts Presents.