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Moties Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Moties 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 Moties series? Start with "The Mote in God's Eye" (1974) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Moties reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Mote in God's Eye
1974
The Gripping Hand / The Moat Around Murcheson's Eye
1993
Outies (By: Jennifer R. Pournelle)
2010
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