If you want a free sample of my writing, here’s the prequel to my Maverick Series. Another list for Asimov fans:Īn article in the Asimov subreddit extensively lines out a recommended order of reading and adds more books to this list. Where did this Hari Seldon come from? How did he even get the idea for psychohistory? How did he solve it? Forward the Foundation How did Daneel and Giskard get humans off a packed Earth to the Galactic Foundation? Prelude to Foundation I don't recommend reading in chronological order, because that order removes the mystery and surprises from some of the plot lines. (But don’t worry, the Second Foundation will save the day because they’re on our side … we think … we hope.) Robots and Empire Recommended order: This order is a compromise that gives you mostly published order, but also groups each series together into more cohesive units. Part 2: Oh crap! He didn’t predict that! Second Foundation Part 1: Seldon’s predictions are always right. The resulting fall will spiral humanity into a dark ages that will last for 10 thousand years … unless Hari can change that. Hari Seldon has predicted the inward collapse of the Galactic Empire. Robots of DawnĮlijah’s been called by the Spacer’s one last to time to solve a murder … can it be called a murder when the victim’s a robot? The robot is Daneel’s twin though, and Elijah must solve the crime to save his partner from the same fate.

But how can people murder each other when they can’t stand to be in the same room? At least he gets to work with Daneel again.

The Naked SunĮlijah’s been called to the Spacer Planet, Solaria, to solve a murder. I recommend reading all of these after the Asimov-written books. Introducing Elijah Bailey (a detective who hates working with robots) and his new partner … Robot Daneel Olivaw. But of all the sequels, Id recommend Orson Scott Cards story 'The Originist' from Foundations Friends which reads like pure Asimov in spirit, but better written than anything Ike ever did himself. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find your next favorite series. Click on the title to read my review of the book. Here’s a Quick Guide to Isaac Asimov to get you started. He was a prolific author! And figuring out where to start can be overwhelming. Which Isaac Asimov book should I read first?Īsimov wrote over 500 books.

Asimov reading order