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Cities in Flight Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Cities in Flight 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 Cities in Flight series? Start with "They Shall Have Stars / Year 2018!" (1956) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Cities in Flight reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
They Shall Have Stars / Year 2018!
1956
Earthman, Come Home
1956
The Triumph of Time / A Clash of Cymbals
1958
A Life for the Stars
1962
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