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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the E.T. series? Start with "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" (1982) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete E.T. reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
1982
E. T. The Extra Terrestrial Storybook (With: Steven Spielberg,Melissa Mathison)
1982
E.T.: The Book of the Green Planet (With: Steven Spielberg)
1985
Great Science Fiction Film Stories
1984
The Sixth Omni Book of Science Fiction
1985
Second Annual Collection
1989
The Year's Best Fantasy 2 / Demons and Dreams
1990
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