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Best SF Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Best SF 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 Best SF series? Start with "Best SF: 1968 / The Year's Best Science Fiction 2" (1969) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Best SF reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Best SF: 1968 / The Year's Best Science Fiction 2
1969
Best SF: 1969 / The Year's Best Science Fiction 3
1970
Best SF: 1970 / The Year's Best Science Fiction 4
1971
Best SF: 1971 / The Year's Best Science Fiction 5
1972
Best SF: 1973 / The Year's Best Science Fiction 7
1973
Best SF: 1975 / The Year's Best Science Fiction 9
1976
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