An ongoing debate for readers who didnt read each story when first published is in what order should i read all the. One of his previous collections, nspace, was lauded by. It has been going on for thirtyfive years now and is still expanding. List verified daily and newest books added immediately. Jun 09, 2005 larry niven does some exceptional world building here and im eager to revisit ringworld in the near future through its sequels. It would be practically impossible to read every single story in chronological order, as many of nivens shortstory collections are now out of print. This is because the novels had to take place a minimum of four years prior to. I recently decided to reread a bunch of larry niven stories from his. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It collects several of niven s known space short stories from his golden age of the late1960s, including the beowulf shaeffer stories.
Larry niven is the multiple hugo and nebula awardwinning author of the ringworld series, as well as many other science fiction masterpieces. The best books of larry niven either with or without coauthors score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ringworld. Larry niven s universe is one of the most popular future histories in science fiction.
This was originally intended to be the prologue to the mote in gods eye, but it was cut to shorten the final book. The universe of larry niven 1975 collection three books of known space 1996 reprint of tales of known space, with madness has its place in place of the borderland of sol, packed with world of ptavvs and a gift from earth the long arm of gil hamilton 1976 collection, reprinted as flatlander, 1995 omnibus. Below is a list of larry nivens books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. The stories in this collection follow the adventures of the draco taverns bartender, rick schumann. His best known works are a collection of short stories and books informally referred to as tales of known space. Adjacent to the spaceport, and run by the human rick schumann. Some fans even prefer one or another of niven s early novels to ringworld. The known space universe began in 1966 with larrys debut novel, world of ptavvs. Chronological order is the same as the publishing order listed above. Contentsshow setting the galaxy is ruled by the benevolent, lobsterlike chirpsithra, who have established a spaceport on earth. Buy a cheap copy of three books of known space by larry niven.
Im a big space opera scifi fan, and an equally big larry niven fan. Larry niven books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Ringworld, the ringworld engineers, the ringworld throne, and ringworlds children. Here are all the larry niven books in order for his ringworld, fleet of worlds, heorot and all his other work. Jack cohen who has agreed to help us construct a new ecological creature to be part of a short novel involving some of the characters from beowulfs children. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Although the known space universe has a well defined chronology, most. The codominium stories pournelle science fiction from. One of these was the case of readers new to larry niven s worlds, who started to explore them by first buying ringworld. With the publication of his first story, the coldest place, in 1964 larry niven launched.
Also includes a full reading order containing every story. Im referring to the chronology of the series itself, not the order in which the books were published. Larry niven is the multiple hugo and nebula awardwinning author of the ringworld series, along with many other science fiction masterpieces. Why then did only onethird of them try more of his books. The universe includes ringworld, the ringworld prequels, the mankzin series and several standalone novels. The ringworld series is a series of science fiction novels written by american author larry niven. Larry nivens known space science fiction timeline site. Although outofprint, neutron star is a book worth getting for any fan of science fiction. Although i didnt read them in order at first started with ringworld and worked my way outward over the years, i can think of a pretty good way to read them that makes sense without going into details of an exact reading order. Larry niven and steve barnes came over just after my morning walk and we had a conference on a notion for a new book in the avalon beowulfs children series. The later falkenberg stories are by pournelle and s. The best books of larry niven either with or without coauthors score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
Ringworld by larry niven, signed abebooks passion for books. Larry niven is also known in science fiction fandom for niven s law. Along with the publication order, you will also find the chronological order of the books to read. The draco tavern is a collection of science fiction short stories by larry niven published in 2006. Larry niven is the new york times bestselling author of such classic science fiction novels as ringworld and destinys road. The graphic novel, part one kindle edition by niven, larry, lam, sean.
Niven has written several streams of books, that are linked by time, location or characters. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. I would also love the opportunity to read a book that feels like larry niven for. The first book in the known space series is ringworld, and it received hugo, locus, ditmar, and nebula awards. Let three complete books in one take you on a dazzling journey into science fictions most famous future history. With jerry pournelle, he is the author of the alltime sf classic the mote in gods eye, and subsequent books in the series, as well as the novels in the heorot series. Here are all the larry niven books in reading order for his work over the last 50 or so years. Reading the larry niven books in order involves, however, picking up his fleet of worlds, heorot, and mankzin wars book series as well. Niven has also written fantasy novels, including the series. Suggested reading order is the same as the publishing order listed above.
Below is a list of larry niven s known space and ringworld books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. I kept the history plays in chronological order based on the date setting of the. There are currently over 40 short stories and novels by larry niven set in the future history of known space, with more in the works. The incompleat known space concordance larry niven. Larry nivens novel ringworld is, according to wikipedia, followed by three sequels, and preceded by four prequels. The known space universe began in 1966 with larry s debut novel, world of ptavvs. One of the famed american science fiction writers of our time is larry niven whose real names are laurence van cott niven.
Im looking for recommendation on the order to read the ringworld series. If youre a fan of scifi looking to tick all the classics off your list, this is a must read and quite enjoyable. You will find the list of books based on their series, main characters, and genres. Larry niven s novel ringworld is, according to wikipedia, followed by three sequels, and preceded by four prequels. Be sure to read world of ptavvs, niven s first novel and of major importance to the known space background. Niven s wikipedia entry larry niven lists his books grouped as follows.
The ringworld engineers by niven, larry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. That novel is included in the omnibus three books of known space, along with another early novel, a gift from earth, and quite a few known space short stories. Ranging from the 20th century to the 31st, these interconnected stories trace mans expansion and colonization throughout the galaxy. In 1966 larry niven created the ultimate tourist with his awardwinn. The mote in gods eye and the gripping hand are by larry niven and pournelle and are usually filed under n, not p, in bookstores. Larry niven is the author of ringworld, the coauthor of the mote in gods eye and lucifers hammer, the editor of the mankzin war series, and has written or coauthored over 50 books. Larry niven became a published author in 1966 with the novel world of ptavvs part of the known space universe. The unofficial known space reading order that includes the ringworld, known space. Below is a list of larry nivens known space and ringworld books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. Discover book depositorys huge selection of larry niven books online. Buy crashlander first edition by niven, larry isbn. Although the known space universe has a well defined chronology, most of the stories can be read independently.
This approach ignores the special place of the main line novels and simply reads the series as an integral whole, i. A series of short stories and novels charting the expansion of mankind through space over millenia. Larry niven is a prolific american science fiction writer. Jerry pournelle is the author of many of these stories. He is a fivetime winner of the hugo award, along with a nebula and numerous others. Larry niven is best known for his ringworld series, but that science fiction universe is far.
Below is a list of larry niven s books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order. His footfall, coauthored with jerry pournelle, was a new york times bestseller. The first book was published in 1970, and the last did not appear until 2004. I recently decided to reread a bunch of larry niven stories from his known space series, but was at a complete loss about the read order of the various stories, short stories and novels that encompass the timeline. Get the best deals on larry niven exlibrary books when you shop the largest online selection at. The best chronological reading order of these stories is as follows. All stories to date january 2008 can be found in the niven collection entitled a hole in space except for flash crowd, which appears in the niven collection the flight of the.