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: January 2026
Publication Order
To Your Scattered Bodies Go
Buy on Amazon1971
The Fabulous Riverboat
Buy on Amazon1971
The Dark Design
Buy on Amazon1977
The Magic Labyrinth
Buy on Amazon1980
Gods of Riverworld
Buy on Amazon1983
River of Eternity
Buy on Amazon1983
Human Spirit, Beetle Spirit (By: John Gregory Betancourt)
Buy on Amazon1992
The Merry Men of the Riverworld (By: John Gregory Betancourt)
Buy on Amazon1992
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Riverworld series is publication order: 1. To Your Scattered Bodies Go (1971), 2. The Fabulous Riverboat (1971), 3. The Dark Design (1977), 4. The Magic Labyrinth (1980), 5. Gods of Riverworld (1983), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Riverworld series by Philip José Farmer contains 8 books. The series began in 1971 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Riverworld series is written by Philip José Farmer. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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