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Riverworld Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Riverworld 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 Riverworld series? Start with "To Your Scattered Bodies Go" (1971) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Riverworld reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
To Your Scattered Bodies Go
1971
The Fabulous Riverboat
1971
The Dark Design
1977
The Magic Labyrinth
1980
Gods of Riverworld
1983
River of Eternity
1983
Human Spirit, Beetle Spirit (By: John Gregory Betancourt)
1992
The Merry Men of the Riverworld (By: John Gregory Betancourt)
1992
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