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Nova Trilogy Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Nova Trilogy 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 Nova Trilogy series? Start with "The Soft Machine" (1961) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Nova Trilogy reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Soft Machine
1961
The Ticket That Exploded
1962
Nova Express
1964
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