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Ringworld Reading Order

Ringworld by Larry Niven has 4 main books (1970–2004). Start with Ringworld (1970) and read the numbered books in order.

By Larry Niven

Ringworld books in order

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  1. #1

    Ringworld

    1970 · 336 pages

    5 h 53 min
  2. #2

    The Ringworld Engineers

    1980 · 356 pages

    6 h 14 min
  3. #3

    The Ringworld Throne

    1996 · 382 pages

    6 h 41 min
  4. #4

    Ringworld's Children

    2004

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Page counts: median across editions on Open Library. Times assume about 250 words per page. How we calculate.

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Ringworld: common questions

How many books are in the Ringworld series?
There are 4 main books in Ringworld. The most recent main book listed here is Ringworld's Children (2004).
What order should I read Ringworld in?
Read Ringworld in its numbered order: Ringworld, The Ringworld Engineers, The Ringworld Throne, Ringworld's Children.
What is the first Ringworld book?
The first book is Ringworld by Larry Niven, published in 1970.

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