Series

Foundation series in reading order

There are 7 books in the Foundation series.

Published between 1945 and 1982. The publication order differs from the reading order — both are below.

Young mathematician Hari Seldon arrives on the imperial capital world with a theory that can predict the future, making him a target for political forces he barely understands. This prequel explores how psychohistory was born and how Seldon evolved from naive academic to revolutionary founder. Asimo

5 of 7 books, in reading order

• 1. Prelude to Foundation (1951) — Isaac Asimov · 432 pages
• 2. Foundation and Empire (1945) — Isaac Asimov · 216 pages
• 3. Second Foundation (Foundation, #3) (1952) — Isaac Asimov · 256 pages
• 4. Foundation's Edge (1977) — Isaac Asimov · 416 pages
• 7. Foundation and Earth (1982) — Isaac Asimov · 378 pages

Foundation in publication order

1. Foundation and Empire (1945) — Isaac Asimov
2. Prelude to Foundation (1951) — Isaac Asimov
3. Second Foundation (Foundation, #3) (1952) — Isaac Asimov
4. Foundation's Edge (1977) — Isaac Asimov
5. Foundation and Earth (1982) — Isaac Asimov

The 5 books listed here total 1,698 pages.

The Books Oracle — track the series you are partway through, and see what to read next.