Riverworld Books in Order

This page lists the complete Riverworld reading order by Philip José Farmer, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 8 books / 1971-1992

Riverworld Reading Order

01 To Your Scattered Bodies Go 1971 Buy

02 The Fabulous Riverboat 1971 Buy

03 The Dark Design 1977 Buy

04 The Magic Labyrinth 1980 Buy

05 Gods of Riverworld 1983 Buy

06 River of Eternity 1983 Buy

07 Human Spirit, Beetle Spirit(By: John Gregory Betancourt) 1992 Buy

08 The Merry Men of the Riverworld(By: John Gregory Betancourt) 1992 Buy

Riverworld Books by Publication Order

1971 To Your Scattered Bodies Go #1

1971 The Fabulous Riverboat #2

1977 The Dark Design #3

1980 The Magic Labyrinth #4

1983 Gods of Riverworld #5

1983 River of Eternity #6

1992 Human Spirit, Beetle Spirit(By: John Gregory Betancourt) #7

1992 The Merry Men of the Riverworld(By: John Gregory Betancourt) #8

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Riverworld reading order?

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

How many Riverworld books are there?

This catalog currently lists 8 Riverworld books published across 1971-1992.

Who writes the Riverworld books?

Riverworld is listed as a book series by Philip José Farmer.

Should I read Riverworld in publication order?

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

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