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Ringworld

Ringworld

4 books
Ongoing series

About this series

Larry Niven's Ringworld series explores a colossal artificial world encircling a distant star. Follow Louis Wu and his companions as they investigate the mysteries and dangers of this ancient, unstable megastructure. This hard science fiction saga offers grand-scale adventure and scientific puzzles.

Books

Book cover of Ringworld
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Ringworld

Larry Niven

Ringworld #1
Book cover of The Ringworld Engineers
#2

The Ringworld Engineers

Larry Niven

Ringworld #2
Book cover of Ringworld Throne
#3

Ringworld Throne

Larry Niven

Ringworld #3
Book cover of Ringworld's Children
#4

Ringworld's Children

Larry Niven

Ringworld #4

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is the recommended reading order for the Ringworld series?

    The Ringworld series is best read in publication order to follow the continuous narrative and character development. While each book has a distinct adventure, they build upon previous events and world-building.

  • Does the Ringworld series connect to other Larry Niven works?

    The Ringworld series is a central part of Larry Niven's Known Space universe, sharing characters, technologies, and a consistent future history with many of his other novels and short stories.

  • Are there any spin-offs or related stories in the Ringworld universe?

    Beyond the main Ringworld novels, there are several other books and short stories set in the Known Space universe that expand on its history and introduce characters who sometimes interact with the Ringworld setting.