Known Space Books in Order

by Larry Niven #343 most popular 9 books · 1966–1980

fictional universe created by Larry Niven

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

World of Ptavvs

1966 · Larry Niven

A 1966 novel by Larry Niven. "Get out of my mind!" Nothing quite prepared telepath Larry Greenberg for mind-to-mind contact with an alien.
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A Gift from Earth

Year unknown · Larry Niven

The world called Mount Lookitthat, shrouded in lethal mists, was never meant for humans, but colonization could not be reversed, and settlers…
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All the Myriad Ways

Year unknown · Larry Niven

This is a collection of fourteen short stories and essays by science fiction author Larry Niven, originally published in 1971. It includes titles…
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Protector

1973 · Larry Niven

Phssthpok the Pak had been traveling most of his 32,000 years on a mission to save, develop, and protect a group of Pak breeders sent into space some…
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Tales of Known Space

Year unknown · Larry Niven

This is a science fiction collection by American writer Larry Niven, gathering thirteen short stories published between 1964 and 1975, all set in…
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The long arm of Gil Hamilton

Year unknown · Larry Niven
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Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.

What order should I read the Known Space books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “World of Ptavvs”. Start with “World of Ptavvs.”

How many books are in the Known Space series?

We list 9 books by Larry Niven , published between 1966–1980.

Where can I buy the Known Space books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.