Known Space Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Known Space books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
World of Ptavvs
Buy on Amazon1966
A Gift from Earth
Buy on Amazon1968
Neutron Star
Buy on Amazon1968
The Long Arm of Gil Hamilton
Buy on Amazon1969
Protector
Buy on Amazon1973
Tales of Known Space
Buy on Amazon1975
The Patchwork Girl
Buy on Amazon1980
Crashlander
Buy on Amazon1994
Flatlander
Buy on Amazon1995
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Known Space series is publication order: 1. World of Ptavvs (1966), 2. A Gift from Earth (1968), 3. Neutron Star (1968), 4. The Long Arm of Gil Hamilton (1969), 5. Protector (1973), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Known Space series by Larry Niven contains 9 books. The series began in 1966 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Known Space series is written by Larry Niven. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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