Lensman books in order A series by E. E. Smith
The Lensman series by E. E. Smith has 6 books, from Triplanetary (1934) to Children of the Lens (1947). Read it in order, starting with Triplanetary.
Reading order: 1 Triplanetary (1934) · 2 First Lensman (1950) · 3 Galactic Patrol (1937) · 4 Gray Lensman (1939) · 5 Second Stage Lensmen (1953) · 6 Children of the Lens (1947)
Updated September 2026
All 6 Lensman books in order
- 1.
Triplanetary (1934)
- 2.
First Lensman (1950)
- 3.
Galactic Patrol (1937)
- 4.
Gray Lensman (1939)
- 5.
Second Stage Lensmen (1953)
- 6.
Children of the Lens (1947)
Lensman FAQ
- How many Lensman books are there?
- There are 6 Lensman books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Lensman books in?
- In publication order, starting with Triplanetary (1934): 1 Triplanetary (1934) · 2 First Lensman (1950) · 3 Galactic Patrol (1937) · 4 Gray Lensman (1939) · 5 Second Stage Lensmen (1953) · 6 Children of the Lens (1947).
- What is the first Lensman book?
- Triplanetary (1934).
- What is the latest Lensman book?
- Children of the Lens (1947).
- Is the Lensman series finished?
- There have been no new Lensman books since 1947; E. E. Smith died in 1965.
- Did E. E. Smith write other series?
- Yes: Skylark.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.