Jupiter Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Jupiter books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Higher Education (With: Charles Sheffield)
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The Billion Dollar Boy (By: Charles Sheffield)
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Putting Up Roots (By: Charles Sheffield)
Buy on Amazon1997
The Cyborg From Earth (By: Charles Sheffield)
Buy on Amazon1998
Starswarm
Buy on Amazon1998
Outward Bound (By: James P. Hogan)
Buy on Amazon1999
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Jupiter series is publication order: 1. Higher Education (With: Charles Sheffield) (1996), 2. The Billion Dollar Boy (By: Charles Sheffield) (1997), 3. Putting Up Roots (By: Charles Sheffield) (1997), 4. The Cyborg From Earth (By: Charles Sheffield) (1998), 5. Starswarm (1998), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Jupiter series by Jerry Pournelle contains 6 books. The series began in 1996 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Jupiter series is written by Jerry Pournelle. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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