Buzz Aldrin books in order
American astronaut
- Born
- 1930
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 12
Buzz Aldrin has published 4 novels, 1 non-fiction book, 4 children's books and 3 other books, beginning with First on the Moon (1970). The best-known is Reaching for the Moon (2005). The latest is No Dream Is Too High (2016).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Buzz Aldrin
Start here
Reaching for the Moon
Buzz Aldrin's most-read book.
Newest
No Dream Is Too High
Published 2016.
Standalone novels in order
First on the Moon (1970)
Encounter with Tiber (1996)
The Return (2000)
Magnificent Desolation (2009)
Non-fiction in order
No Dream Is Too High (2016)
Children's books in order
Reaching for the Moon (2005)
Look to the Stars (2009)
Welcome to Mars (2015)
To the Moon and Back (2018)
Other books in order
Men from Earth (1989)
Reaching for the Moon with Hardcover Book(s) (2005)
Mission to Mars (2013)
About Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin is an American former astronaut, aeronautical engineer, and fighter pilot. He was the second person to walk on the Moon after mission commander Neil Armstrong. He made three spacewalks as pilot of NASA’s 1966 Gemini 12 mission, and was the Lunar Module Eagle pilot on the 1969 Apollo 11 mission. Following the deaths of Armstrong in 2012 and pilot Michael Collins in 2021, Aldrin is the last surviving Apollo 11 crew member, and the oldest living astronaut.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Buzz Aldrin FAQ
- How many books has Buzz Aldrin written?
- Buzz Aldrin has published 4 novels, 1 non-fiction book, 4 children's books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Buzz Aldrin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Reaching for the Moon.
- What is Buzz Aldrin's latest book?
- No Dream Is Too High (2016).
- What is Buzz Aldrin's most famous book?
- Reaching for the Moon (2005) is Buzz Aldrin's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.