What order should I read Larry Niven's books in?

Each series stands on its own; read each one in its numbered order. By publication, Larry Niven's series listed here began in this order: Ringworld (1970), The Mote in God's Eye (1974).

Which Larry Niven book should I read first?

Most readers start with the first book of the earliest series: Ringworld (1970), book 1 of Ringworld.

Books in order

Larry Niven books in order

Here are 2 of Larry Niven's series in reading order — 6 main books in all. The earliest, Ringworld, began in 1970. Each series is listed in its own numbered order, with page counts and reading times.

Ringworld

4 books · 1970–2004

#1Ringworld1970
#2The Ringworld Engineers1980
#3The Ringworld Throne1996
#4Ringworld's Children2004

Ringworld reading order and reading times →

The Mote in God's Eye

2 books · 1974–1993 · 16 h 56 min

#1The Mote in God's Eye1974
#2The Gripping Hand1993

The Mote in God's Eye reading order and reading times →

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Reading Larry Niven

What order should I read Larry Niven's books in?: Each series stands on its own; read each one in its numbered order. By publication, Larry Niven's series listed here began in this order: Ringworld (1970), The Mote in God's Eye (1974).
Which Larry Niven book should I read first?: Most readers start with the first book of the earliest series: Ringworld (1970), book 1 of Ringworld.