What order should I read Dan Simmons's books in?

Each series stands on its own; read each one in its numbered order. By publication, Dan Simmons's series listed here began in this order: Hyperion Cantos (1989), Ilium (2003).

Which Dan Simmons book should I read first?

Most readers start with the first book of the earliest series: Hyperion (1989), book 1 of Hyperion Cantos.

Books in order

Dan Simmons books in order

Here are 2 of Dan Simmons's series in reading order — 6 main books in all. The earliest, Hyperion Cantos, began in 1989. Each series is listed in its own numbered order, with page counts and reading times.

Hyperion Cantos

4 books · 1989–1997 · 39 h 2 min

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Ilium

2 books · 2003–2005 · 24 h 8 min

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Reading Dan Simmons

What order should I read Dan Simmons's books in?: Each series stands on its own; read each one in its numbered order. By publication, Dan Simmons's series listed here began in this order: Hyperion Cantos (1989), Ilium (2003).
Which Dan Simmons book should I read first?: Most readers start with the first book of the earliest series: Hyperion (1989), book 1 of Hyperion Cantos.