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Red Dwarf Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Red Dwarf 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 Red Dwarf series? Start with "Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers" (1989) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Red Dwarf reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers
1989
Better than Life
1990
The Official Red Dwarf Companion (By: Rob Grant)
1992
Last Human (By: Doug Naylor)
1995
Backwards (By: Rob Grant)
1996
Scenes From The Dwarf (By: Rob Grant)
1996
Better Than Life
2024
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