John Scalzi Books In Order
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| Old Man's War | (2005) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Ghost Brigades | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Last Colony | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Zoe's Tale | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Human Division | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The End of All Things | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Shattering Peace | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Old Man's War Short Stories/Novellas
| Questions for a Soldier | (2005) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Sagan Diary | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| After the Coup | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of The Dispatcher Books
| The Dispatcher | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Murder By Other Means | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Travel by Bullet | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of End of All Things Books
| The Life of the Mind | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| This Hollow Union | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Can Long Endure | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| To Stand or Fall | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of The Interdependency Books
| The Collapsing Empire | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Consuming Fire | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Origin of the Flow | (2019) | |
| The Last Emperox | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Human Division Books
| The B-Team | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Walk the Plank | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| We Only Need the Heads | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| A Voice in the Wilderness | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Tales From the Clarke | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Back Channel | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Dog King | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Sound of Rebellion | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Observers | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| This Must Be the Place | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| A Problem of Proportion | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Gentle Art of Cracking Heads | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Earth Below, Sky Above | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Lock In Books
| Unlocked | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Lock In | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Head On | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Shadow War Of The Night Dragons Short Stories/Novellas
| The Dead City | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of The Android's Dream Books
| The Android's Dream | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Judge Sn Goes Golfing | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Whatever Books
| Your Hate Mail Will Be Graded | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Mallet of Loving Correction | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Agent to the Stars | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The God Engines | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Dead City | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Redshirts | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Virtue Signaling and Other Heresies | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| A Very Scalzi Christmas | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Kaiju Preservation Society | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Starter Villain | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| When the Moon Hits Your Eye | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
| How I Proposed to My Wife: An Alien Sex Story | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Tale of the Wicked | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The President's Brain is Missing | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| When the Yogurt Took Over | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| An Election | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Muse of Fire | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Everything but the Squeal | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Automated Customer Service | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Constituent Service | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
| Miniatures | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
| Rough Guide to Money Online | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Rough Guide to the Universe | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Uncle John's Presents: The Book of the Dumb | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Uncle John's Presents Book of the Dumb 2 | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Rough Guide to Sci-Fi Movies | (2005) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| You're Not Fooling Anyone When You Take Your Laptop to a Coffee Shop: Scalzi On Writing | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| 24 Frames into the Future | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Don't Live For Your Obituary | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Fuzzy Sapiens Books
| Little Fuzzy | (1962) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Fuzzy Sapiens / The Other Human Race | (1964) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Fuzzy Bones | (1981) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Golden Dream | (1982) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Adventures of Little Fuzzy | (1983) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Fuzzies and Other People | (1984) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Fuzzy Nation | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Caveat Fuzzy | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Fuzzy Conundrum | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Fuzzy Ergo Sum | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Fuzzy Logic | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
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Publication Order of Far Reaches Collection Books
| Slow Time Between the Stars | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| How It Unfolds | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Long Game | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Void | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Falling Bodies | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Just Out of Jupiter's Reach | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
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Publication Order of METAtropolis Books
| METAtropolis | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Cascadia | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Green Space | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| A Symmetry of Serpents and Doves | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Byways | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Wings We Dare Aspire | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Stochasticity | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Tensegrity | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
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Publication Order of Anthologies
John Scalzi, a distinguished voice in American science fiction, has carved a niche for himself both online and in the literary world. Born on May 10, 1969, John’s journey began in the vibrant suburbs of Los Angeles—Glendora, Covina, and Claremont, to be precise. His high school years were shared with notable figures like the blogger John Marshall, culminating in their graduation from The Webb Schools of California in 1987. Pursuing higher education, John ventured to The University of Chicago, where his paths crossed with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Auburn. During this transformative period, he briefly had Saul Bellow as a thesis advisor before transitioning to a pivotal role as the Student Ombudsman.
Post-graduation in 1991, John’s eclectic career took him from critiquing films for the Fresno Bee to spinning humor columns and finally to a pivotal stint at America Online. It was there he, alongside his beloved wife Kristine Ann Blauser, whom he married in 1995, embraced the burgeoning digital frontier. The late ’90s saw them settling in Ohio, a decision coinciding with John’s transition to full-time writing, following his 1998 layoff. Their family life flourished in Bradford, welcoming their daughter Athena Marie, and even their pets occasionally snagged the media spotlight!
Career Highlights
John’s literary debut, Old Man’s War, not only garnered critical acclaim but also sparked discussions of its parallels with Heinlein’s works. What began as an online serialization blossomed into a published masterpiece, setting the stage for a series of thought-provoking novels. Whether it was the humor-laced Agent to the Stars or the engaging sequels like The Ghost Brigades and Zoe’s Tale, John’s ability to intertwine humor, drama, and insightful commentary on the human condition shone brightly. His work, Redshirts, not only entertained but also earned the prestigious Hugo Award for Best Novel.
Beyond fiction, John’s versatility is evident in his non-fiction endeavors, from demystifying finance in The Rough Guide to Money Online to exploring the cosmos in The Rough Guide to the Universe. His insightful critique on sci-fi cinema in The Rough Guide to Sci-Fi Movies reflects his deep passion for the genre.
A Personal Touch Online
John’s blog, “Whatever,” has been a digital home for his eclectic interests, ranging from politics to the art of writing, since 1998. It’s more than just a blog; it’s a window into his thoughts, a platform for community engagement, and a space that celebrates the convergence of life, art, and everything in between. His candid, engaging online presence has not only garnered a loyal readership but also prestigious accolades, including the Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer.
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