E.T. Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of E.T. books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Buy on Amazon1982
E. T. The Extra Terrestrial Storybook (With: Steven Spielberg,Melissa Mathison)
Buy on Amazon1982
E.T.: The Book of the Green Planet (With: Steven Spielberg)
Buy on Amazon1985
Great Science Fiction Film Stories
Buy on Amazon1984
The Sixth Omni Book of Science Fiction
Buy on Amazon1985
Second Annual Collection
Buy on Amazon1989
The Year's Best Fantasy 2 / Demons and Dreams
Buy on Amazon1990
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the E.T. series is publication order: 1. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), 2. E. T. The Extra Terrestrial Storybook (With: Steven Spielberg,Melissa Mathison) (1982), 3. E.T.: The Book of the Green Planet (With: Steven Spielberg) (1985), 4. Great Science Fiction Film Stories (1984), 5. The Sixth Omni Book of Science Fiction (1985), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The E.T. series by William Kotzwinkle contains 7 books. The series began in 1982 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The E.T. series is written by William Kotzwinkle. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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