The Nova Trilogy books in order A series by William S. Burroughs
The Nova Trilogy series by William S. Burroughs has 3 books, from The Soft Machine (1961) to Nova Express (1964). Read it in order, starting with The Soft Machine.
Reading order: 1 The Soft Machine (1961) · 2 The Ticket That Exploded (1962) · 3 Nova Express (1964)
Updated September 2026
All 3 The Nova Trilogy books in order
- 1.
The Soft Machine (1961)
- 2.
The Ticket That Exploded (1962)
- 3.
Nova Express (1964)
The Nova Trilogy FAQ
- How many The Nova Trilogy books are there?
- There are 3 The Nova Trilogy books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the The Nova Trilogy books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Soft Machine (1961): 1 The Soft Machine (1961) · 2 The Ticket That Exploded (1962) · 3 Nova Express (1964).
- What is the first The Nova Trilogy book?
- The Soft Machine (1961).
- What is the latest The Nova Trilogy book?
- Nova Express (1964).
- Is the Nova Trilogy series finished?
- There have been no new The Nova Trilogy books since 1964; William S. Burroughs died in 1997.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.