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Eight Worlds Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Eight Worlds 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 Eight Worlds series? Start with "The Ophiuchi Hotline" (1977) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Eight Worlds reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Ophiuchi Hotline
1977
Lollipop and the Tar Baby
1977
The Persistence of Vision
1978
Blue Champagne
1986
Irontown Blues
2018
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