Uplift Books in Order
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The Uplift series by David Brin explores a future where species achieve sentience only through the guidance of a patron race. Set across multiple planets and starships, the series examines the relationships between humans, uplifted species, and the ancient civilizations that shaped the galaxy. Central themes include the responsibilities of patronage, the struggle for survival, and the search for cosmic origins.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon1980 · David Brin
No species has ever reached for the stars without the guidance of a patron—except perhaps mankind. The novel explores whether a mysterious race may…
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Buy on Amazon1983 · David Brin
"Startide Rising" is a 1983 science fiction novel by David Brin. It follows a crew of humans and neo-dolphins on the starship "The Streaker," on a…
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Buy on Amazon1987 · David Brin
The Uplift War is a 1987 novel by David Brin, a New York Times bestseller in his Uplift saga alongside Sundiver and Startide Rising. Set in a future…
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Buy on Amazon1996 · David Brin
Infinity's Shore is the second novel in David Brin's Uplift series, part of a new trilogy. It follows the fugitive human settlers of Jijo, who face…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Uplift books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Sundiver”.
How many books are in the Uplift series?
We list 4 books by David Brin , published between 1980–1996.
Where can I buy the Uplift books?
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