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: January 2026
Publication Order
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 1
Buy on Amazon1972
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 2
Buy on Amazon1973
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 3
Buy on Amazon1974
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 4
Buy on Amazon1975
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 5
Buy on Amazon1976
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 6
Buy on Amazon1977
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 7
Buy on Amazon1978
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 8
Buy on Amazon1979
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 9
Buy on Amazon1980
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 10
Buy on Amazon1981
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 11
Buy on Amazon1982
The Best Science Fiction of the Year 12
Buy on Amazon1983
Best Science Fiction of the Year 13
Buy on Amazon1984
Best Science Fiction of the Year 14
Buy on Amazon1984
Best Science Fiction of the Year 15
Buy on Amazon1986
Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year 16
Buy on Amazon1987
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Best Science Fiction of the Year series is publication order: 1. The Best Science Fiction of the Year 1 (1972), 2. The Best Science Fiction of the Year 2 (1973), 3. The Best Science Fiction of the Year 3 (1974), 4. The Best Science Fiction of the Year 4 (1975), 5. The Best Science Fiction of the Year 5 (1976), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Best Science Fiction of the Year series by Gregory Benford contains 16 books. The series began in 1972 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Best Science Fiction of the Year series is written by Gregory Benford. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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