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Howard Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Howard 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 Howard series? Start with "Howard Had a Spaceship" (1986) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Howard reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Howard Had a Spaceship
1986
Howard Had a Submarine
1987
Howard Had a Hot Air Balloon
1988
Howard Had A Shrinking Machine
1988
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