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: January 2026
Publication Order
The Soft Machine
Buy on Amazon1961
The Ticket That Exploded
Buy on Amazon1962
Nova Express
Buy on Amazon1964
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Nova Trilogy series is publication order: 1. The Soft Machine (1961), 2. The Ticket That Exploded (1962), 3. Nova Express (1964). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Nova Trilogy series by William S. Burroughs contains 3 books. The series began in 1961 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Nova Trilogy series is written by William S. Burroughs. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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