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Future History/Heinlein Timeline

by Robert A. Heinlein

7 books Started 1939 Latest 1967
Publication Reading Order

The Future History/Heinlein Timeline is a Science Fiction series by Robert A. Heinlein, comprising 7 books published between 1939 and 1967. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

# Title Year Buy
Misfit cover 1 Misfit 1939 Buy from Amazon
Methuselah's Children cover 2 Methuselah's Children 1941 Buy from Amazon
The Man Who Sold the Moon cover 3 The Man Who Sold the Moon 1950 Buy from Amazon
The Green Hills of Earth cover 4 The Green Hills of Earth 1951 Buy from Amazon
Revolt in 2100 cover 5 Revolt in 2100 1953 Buy from Amazon
Orphans of the Sky cover 6 Orphans of the Sky 1963 Buy from Amazon
The Past Through Tomorrow cover 7 The Past Through Tomorrow 1967 Buy from Amazon
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Robert Anson Heinlein (1907-1988) was an American science fiction author known for his contributions to the genre's "Golden Age." Heinlein graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1929 and served as a naval officer until 1934. He began writing science fiction in the late 1930s and quickly gained recognition for his innovative stories and thought-provoking ideas. Some of Heinlein's most notable works include "Stranger in a Strange Land" (1961), "The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress" (1966), and "Starship Troopers" (1959). He won numerous awards for his writing, including the Hugo Award five times and the Nebula Award four times. Heinlein's work explored themes of individuality, freedom, and social responsibility. His stories often featured strong female characters and libertarian ideals. His writing had a profound influence on the development of science fiction and continues to be widely read and enjoyed today.

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