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METAtropolis

by John Scalzi

8 books Started 2008 Latest 2016
Publication Reading Order

The METAtropolis is a Science Fiction series by John Scalzi, made up of 8 books published between 2008 and 2016. It begins with METAtropolis ( With: Jay Lake, Elizabeth Bear, Tobias Buckell, Karl Schroeder) (2008), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Tensegrity (Short Story) ( By: Tobias Buckell) (2016), spanning 8 years of storytelling.

8books
8years active
2decades
~1.1yrs between books
2016latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 METAtropolis ( With: Jay Lake, Elizabeth Bear, Tobias Buckell, Karl Schroeder) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
2 Cascadia ( By: Ken Scholes) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Green Space ( By: Jay Lake) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 A Symmetry of Serpents and Doves ( By: Ken Scholes) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Byways ( By: Tobias Buckell) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Wings We Dare Aspire ( By: Ken Scholes) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Stochasticity (Short Story) ( By: Tobias Buckell)Latest 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Tensegrity (Short Story) ( By: Tobias Buckell) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

METAtropolis series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the METAtropolis series?

Start with METAtropolis ( With: Jay Lake, Elizabeth Bear, Tobias Buckell, Karl Schroeder) (2008), the first book in the METAtropolis series by John Scalzi. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the METAtropolis series?

There are 8 books in the METAtropolis series by John Scalzi, published between 2008 and 2016.

What is the first book in the METAtropolis series?

The first book in the METAtropolis series is METAtropolis ( With: Jay Lake, Elizabeth Bear, Tobias Buckell, Karl Schroeder), published in 2008 by John Scalzi.

What is the latest book in the METAtropolis series?

The most recent book in the METAtropolis series is Tensegrity (Short Story) ( By: Tobias Buckell) (2016) by John Scalzi.

John Michael Scalzi II (born May 10, 1969) is an American science fiction author. Scalzi started writing as a hobby in the late 1990s while working as a corporate marketing manager. His first novel, "Old Man's War" (2005), won the Sidewise Award for Alternate History and was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Novel. Since then, he has published numerous novels, including the Hugo Award-winning "Redshirts" (2012) and "The Collapsing Empire" (2017). His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Critical acclaim has lauded Scalzi's witty and thought-provoking writing, earning him the Robert A. Heinlein Award (2010) and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award (2013). He is also known for his popular blog, "Whatever," where he provides commentary on current events, pop culture, and writing.

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