Galactic Center Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Galactic Center books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
In the Ocean of Night
Buy on Amazon1977
Across the Sea of Suns
Buy on Amazon1984
Great Sky River
Buy on Amazon1987
Tides of Light
Buy on Amazon1989
Furious Gulf
Buy on Amazon1994
Sailing Bright Eternity
Buy on Amazon1995
A Hunger for the Infinite
Buy on Amazon1999
The Galactic Center Companion
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Galactic Center series is publication order: 1. In the Ocean of Night (1977), 2. Across the Sea of Suns (1984), 3. Great Sky River (1987), 4. Tides of Light (1989), 5. Furious Gulf (1994), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Galactic Center series by Gregory Benford contains 8 books. The series began in 1977 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Galactic Center series is written by Gregory Benford. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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