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Annals of the Former World Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Annals of the Former World books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Annals of the Former World series? Start with "Basin and Range" (1981) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Annals of the Former World reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Basin and Range
1981
In Suspect Terrain
1983
Rising from the Plains
1986
Assembling California
1992
Annals of the Former World
1998
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