Affiliate Disclosure: Links on this page may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Read our affiliate policy
Spider Robinson Books in Order
Spider Robinson is a celebrated Canadian science fiction author, born in the United States but now a proud citizen of Canada since 2002. He embarked on his writing career in 1972 with the sale of "The Guy With The Eyes" to Analog Science Fiction magazine. This initial success paved the way for his first novel, Telempath, published in 1976. Since then, he has consistently produced a remarkable body of work, averaging a novel or collection annually. His Callahan's saloon series has become a benchmark of his craft, showcasing his unique blend of humor, wit, and science fiction expertise. Throughout his illustrious career, Robinson has garnered numerous accolades, including multiple Hugo and Nebula awards, solidifying his reputation as a master of the genre.
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Spider Robinson's book series? Spider Robinson has written 8 book series. The most notable is the Author's Choice Monthly series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Spider Robinson
- #1
The Old Funny Stuff (By: George Alec Effinger)(1989) - #2Daily Voices (By: Lisa Goldstein)(1989)
- #3
Heroines (By: James Patrick Kelly)(1990) - #4
Peripheral Vision (By: Karen Joy Fowler)(1990) - #5
Swatting at the Cosmos (By: James K. Morrow)(1990) - #6
Neon Twilight (By: Edward Bryant)(1990) - #7
Tales from a Vanished Country (By: Elizabeth Lynn)(1990) - #8
True Minds(1990) - #9
Hedgework & Guessery (By: Charles de Lint)(1991) - #10
Unthreatened by the Morning Light (By: Karl Edward Wagner)(1991) - #11
Stories by Mama Lansdales Youngest Boy (By: Joe R. Lansdale)(1991) - #12
Nine Hard Questions About the Nature of the Universe (By: Lewis Shiner)(1991) - #13
It's Been Fun (By: Esther M. Friesner)(1991) - #14
Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, April 1974(1974) - #15
The Best From Galaxy, Volume IV(1976) - #16
Analog Annual(1976) - #17
Chrysalis 1(1977) - #18
Chrysalis 4(1979) - #19
Nebula Awards 13(1980) - #20
The Best of All Possible Worlds(1980) - #21
The First Omni Book of Science Fiction(1983) - #22
Tesseracts(1985) - #23
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, May 1986(1986) - #24
Tales from the Planet Earth(1986) - #25
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, July 1993(1993) - #26
Northern Stars(1994) - #27
New Skies: An Anthology of Today's Science Fiction(2003) - #28
Stars: Original Stories Based on the Songs of Janis Ian(2003) - #29
Compostela - Tesseracts Twenty(2017) - #30
Across the Universe(2019)
- #1Callahan's Crosstime Saloon(1977)
- #2
Time Travellers Strictly Cash(1981) - #3
Callahan's Secret(1986) - #4
Callahan's Crazy Crosstime Bar(1989) - #5
Callahan's Lady(1989) - #6Lady Slings the Booze(1992)
- #7
The Callahan Touch(1993) - #8
Off the Wall at Callahan's(1994) - #9Callahan's Legacy(1996)
- #10Callahan's Key(2000)
- #11Callahan's Con(2003)
- #1Callahan's Lady(1989)
- #2Lady Slings the Booze(1992)
- #1
Mindkiller(1982) - #2
Time Pressure(1987) - #3
Lifehouse(1997)
- #1The Crazy Years(2004)
- #2
Antinomy(1980) - #3
Melancholy Elephants(1984) - #4User Friendly(1998)
- #5By Any Other Name(2001)
- #6God is an Iron and Other Stories(2002)
- #7
My Favorite Shorts(2016)
- #1Very Bad Deaths(2002)
- #2Very Hard Choices(2008)
- #1Telempath(1976)
- #2Night of Power(1985)
- #3
The Free Lunch(2001) - #4
Variable Star (With: Robert A. Heinlein)(2006)
- #1Stardance(1977)
- #2Starseed(1991)
- #3Starmind(1995)
About Spider Robinson
Spider Robinson is a celebrated Canadian science fiction author, born in the United States but now a proud citizen of Canada since 2002. He embarked on his writing career in 1972 with the sale of "The Guy With The Eyes" to Analog Science Fiction magazine. This initial success paved the way for his first novel, Telempath, published in 1976. Since then, he has consistently produced a remarkable body of work, averaging a novel or collection annually. His Callahan's saloon series has become a benchmark of his craft, showcasing his unique blend of humor, wit, and science fiction expertise. Throughout his illustrious career, Robinson has garnered numerous accolades, including multiple Hugo and Nebula awards, solidifying his reputation as a master of the genre.
Affiliate Disclosure
As an Amazon Associate, Reading Order Books earns from qualifying purchases. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. This helps us maintain the site and continue providing reading order guides. Read our full disclosure