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Best Science Fiction of the Year Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Best Science Fiction of the Year books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Best Science Fiction of the Year series? Start with "The Best Science Fiction of the Year 1" (1972) and follow publication order through all 16 books.
The complete Best Science Fiction of the Year reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 1
1972
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 2
1973
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 3
1974
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 4
1975
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 5
1976
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 6
1977
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 7
1978
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 8
1979
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 9
1980
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 10
1981
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 11
1982
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 12
1983
Best Science Fiction of the Year 13
1984
Best Science Fiction of the Year 14
1984
Best Science Fiction of the Year 15
1986
Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year 16
1987
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