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Mary Roach Scientific Research Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Mary Roach Scientific Research 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 Mary Roach Scientific Research series? Start with "Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex" (2008) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Mary Roach Scientific Research reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex
2008
Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void
2010
Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal
2013
Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War
2016
Packing for Mars for Kids
2022
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