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The Grand Tour

by Ben Bova

25 books Started 1985 Latest 2021
Publication Reading Order

The The Grand Tour is a Science Fiction / Fantasy series by Ben Bova, made up of 25 books published between 1985 and 2021. It begins with Privateers (1985), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Neptune (2021), spanning 36 years of storytelling.

25books
36years active
5decades
~1.5yrs between books
2021latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Privateers 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
2 Mars 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Empire Builders 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Moonrise 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Moonwar 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Return to Mars 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
7 Venus 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Jupiter 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 The Precipice 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 The Rock Rats 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Saturn 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 The Silent War 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Mercury 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Powersat 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Titan 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Aftermath 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Mars Life 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Return 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
19 Leviathans of Jupiter 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Farside 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 New Earth 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Death Wave 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Earth 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
24 Uranus 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 NeptuneLatest 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

The Grand Tour series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Grand Tour series?

Start with Privateers (1985), the first book in the The Grand Tour series by Ben Bova. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the The Grand Tour series?

There are 25 books in the The Grand Tour series by Ben Bova, published between 1985 and 2021.

What is the first book in the The Grand Tour series?

The first book in the The Grand Tour series is Privateers, published in 1985 by Ben Bova.

What is the latest book in the The Grand Tour series?

The most recent book in the The Grand Tour series is Neptune (2021) by Ben Bova.

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About Ben Bova

Ben Bova was born on November 8, 1932, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a highly prolific American science fiction author and editor. He has written 120 novels and 100 short stories, as well as many nonfiction books and articles on science, technology, and the future of humanity. He is best known for his "Grand Tour" series of novels, which explore the first human expeditions to other planets in our solar system. His work has won numerous awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and John W. Campbell Memorial Awards. He served as president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America from 1975-1977. He is a member of the National Space Society and the American Philosophical Society. He remains an influential figure in the science fiction community, admired for his extensive knowledge of science and his ability to write both engaging and thought-provoking stories. Today, he lives in Florida and continues to be creatively active.

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