Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Intelligent Life in the Universe
Buy on Amazon1966
Planets
Buy on Amazon1966
The Cosmic Connection
Buy on Amazon1973
Communication with Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Buy on Amazon1974
Other Worlds
Buy on Amazon1975
Dragons of Eden
Buy on Amazon1977
Broca's Brain
Buy on Amazon1979
Cosmos
Buy on Amazon1980
Murmurs of Earth (By: Timothy Ferris)
Buy on Amazon1983
The Cold and the Dark: The World After Nuclear War (With: Paul R. Ehrlich,Donald Kennedy,Walter Orr Roberts)
Buy on Amazon1984
Comet
Buy on Amazon1985
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
Buy on Amazon1992
Pale Blue Dot
Buy on Amazon1994
The Demon-Haunted World
Buy on Amazon1995
Billions & Billions
Buy on Amazon1997
The Varieties of Scientific Experience
Buy on Amazon2006
The New Solar System
Buy on Amazon1981
The Eloquent Essay
Buy on Amazon2000
Citing Atheists: Quotes of Agnosticism, Non-Theism, Skepticism, Irreligion, Free Thought, and Philosophy
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Intelligent Life in the Universe (1966), 2. Planets (1966), 3. The Cosmic Connection (1973), 4. Communication with Extraterrestrial Intelligence (1974), 5. Other Worlds (1975), and 14 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Carl Sagan contains 19 books. The series began in 1966 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Carl Sagan. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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