Known Space Books in Order

This page lists the complete Known Space reading order by Larry Niven, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 9 books / 1966-1995

Known Space Reading Order

01 World of Ptavvs 1966 Buy

02 A Gift from Earth 1968 Buy

03 Neutron Star 1968 Buy

04 The Long Arm of Gil Hamilton 1969 Buy

05 Protector 1973 Buy

06 Tales of Known Space 1975 Buy

07 The Patchwork Girl 1980 Buy

08 Crashlander 1994 Buy

09 Flatlander 1995 Buy

Known Space Books by Publication Order

1966 World of Ptavvs #1

1968 A Gift from Earth #2

1968 Neutron Star #3

1969 The Long Arm of Gil Hamilton #4

1973 Protector #5

1975 Tales of Known Space #6

1980 The Patchwork Girl #7

1994 Crashlander #8

1995 Flatlander #9

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Known Space reading order?

The Known Space reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Known Space books are there?

This catalog currently lists 9 Known Space books published across 1966-1995.

Who writes the Known Space books?

Known Space is listed as a book series by Larry Niven.

Should I read Known Space in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read Known Space. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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