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Larry Niven Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Larry Niven 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 Larry Niven series? Start with "A Relic of the Empire (By: Larry Niven)" (1966) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Larry Niven reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
A Relic of the Empire (By: Larry Niven)
1966
The Locusts (With: Larry Niven)
1979
The Return of William Proxmire (By: Larry Niven)
1989
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