Books in order

Octavia E. Butler books in order

Here are 2 of Octavia E. Butler's series in reading order — 5 main books in all. The earliest, Xenogenesis, began in 1987. Each series is listed in its own numbered order, with page counts and reading times.

Xenogenesis

3 books · 1987–1989 · 14 h 17 min
  1. #1Dawn1987
  2. #2Adulthood Rites1988
  3. #3Imago1989
Xenogenesis reading order and reading times →

Earthseed

2 books · 1993–1998 · 13 h 1 min
  1. #1Parable of the Sower1993
  2. #2Parable of the Talents1998
Earthseed reading order and reading times →

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Reading Octavia E. Butler

What order should I read Octavia E. Butler's books in?
Each series stands on its own; read each one in its numbered order. By publication, Octavia E. Butler's series listed here began in this order: Xenogenesis (1987), Earthseed (1993).
Which Octavia E. Butler book should I read first?
Most readers start with the first book of the earliest series: Dawn (1987), book 1 of Xenogenesis.