Portrait of Jayant Narlikar

Jayant Narlikar books in order

Indian astrophysicist and writer

Lived
1938–2025
Country
India
Books
8

Jayant Narlikar published 8 novels, beginning with A Cosmic Adventure (2000).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Jayant Narlikar

Jayant Narlikar books in order of publication

  1. The Structure of the Universe (1977)

    264 pages

  2. The Lighter Side of Gravity (1982)

    206 pages

  3. Violent Phenomena in the Universe (1982)

    218 pages

  4. Introduction to Cosmology (1983)

    443 pages

  5. From Black Clouds to Black Holes (1985)

    153 pages

  6. It Happened Tomorrow (1993)

    282 pages

  7. Seven Wonders of the Cosmos (1999)

    321 pages

  8. A Cosmic Adventure (2000)

    368 pages

About Jayant Narlikar

Jayant Vishnu Narlikar was an Indian astrophysicist who performed research on alternative cosmology. He was also an author who wrote textbooks on cosmology, popular science books, and science fiction novels and short stories.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Jayant Narlikar FAQ

How many books has Jayant Narlikar written?
Jayant Narlikar published 8 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jayant Narlikar's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Cosmic Adventure.
What is Jayant Narlikar's last book?
A Cosmic Adventure (2000).
What is Jayant Narlikar's most famous book?
A Cosmic Adventure (2000) is Jayant Narlikar's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.