Uplift books in order A series by David Brin
The Uplift series by David Brin has 3 books, from Sundiver (Feb 1980) to The Uplift War (Apr 1987). Read it in order, starting with Sundiver.
Reading order: 1 Sundiver (1980) · 2 Startide Rising (1983) · 3 The Uplift War (1987)
Updated September 2026
All 3 Uplift books in order
- 1.
Sundiver (Feb 1980)
- 2.
Startide Rising (Sep 1983)
- 3.
The Uplift War (Apr 1987)
Uplift FAQ
- How many Uplift books are there?
- There are 3 Uplift books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Uplift books in?
- In publication order, starting with Sundiver (Feb 1980): 1 Sundiver (1980) · 2 Startide Rising (1983) · 3 The Uplift War (1987).
- What is the first Uplift book?
- Sundiver (Feb 1980).
- What is the latest Uplift book?
- The Uplift War (Apr 1987).
- Is the Uplift series finished?
- There have been no new Uplift books since 1987.
- Did David Brin write other series?
- Yes: Uplift Storm trilogy.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.