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Space Odyssey books in order A series by Arthur C. Clarke

The Space Odyssey series by Arthur C. Clarke has 4 books, from 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) to 3001: The Final Odyssey (Mar 1997). Read it in order, starting with 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Reading order: 1 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) · 2 2010: Odyssey Two (1982) · 3 2061: Odyssey Three (1987) · 4 3001: The Final Odyssey (1997)

Updated September 2026

All 4 Space Odyssey books in order

  1. 1.

    2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

    237 pages★ 4.2 (124 ratings)

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  2. 2.

    2010: Odyssey Two (Dec 1982)

    304 pages★ 3.8 (40 ratings)Adapted for film

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  3. 3.

    2061: Odyssey Three (Dec 1987)

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  4. 4.

    3001: The Final Odyssey (Mar 1997)

    276 pages★ 3.7 (27 ratings)

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Space Odyssey FAQ

How many Space Odyssey books are there?
There are 4 Space Odyssey books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Space Odyssey books in?
In publication order, starting with 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968): 1 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) · 2 2010: Odyssey Two (1982) · 3 2061: Odyssey Three (1987) · 4 3001: The Final Odyssey (1997).
What is the first Space Odyssey book?
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968).
What is the latest Space Odyssey book?
3001: The Final Odyssey (Mar 1997).
Is the Space Odyssey series finished?
There have been no new Space Odyssey books since 1997; Arthur C. Clarke died in 2008.
Did Arthur C. Clarke write other series?
Yes: Rama and A Time Odyssey.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.