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Forward Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Forward 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 Forward series? Start with "Randomize" (2019) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Forward reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Randomize
2019
Summer Frost (By: Blake Crouch)
2019
Ark (By: Veronica Roth)
2019
You Have Arrived at Your Destination (By: Amor Towles)
2019
Emergency Skin (By: N.K. Jemisin)
2019
The Last Conversation (By: Paul Tremblay)
2019
Press Start to Play
2015
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