Annals of the Former World Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Annals of the Former World books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Basin and Range
Buy on Amazon1981
In Suspect Terrain
Buy on Amazon1983
Rising from the Plains
Buy on Amazon1986
Assembling California
Buy on Amazon1992
Annals of the Former World
Buy on Amazon1998
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Annals of the Former World series is publication order: 1. Basin and Range (1981), 2. In Suspect Terrain (1983), 3. Rising from the Plains (1986), 4. Assembling California (1992), 5. Annals of the Former World (1998). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Annals of the Former World series by John McPhee contains 5 books. The series began in 1981 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Annals of the Former World series is written by John McPhee. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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