BookBingeRama Books in Order
A mysterious alien starship enters the solar system, and a team of astronauts races to explore its secrets before it vanishes again.
Here is the complete Rama reading order — all 4 books by Arthur C. Clarke, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Rendezvous with Rama(1973)
- Rama II(1989)
- The Garden of Rama(1991)
- Rama Revealed(1993)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Rama series?
There are 4 books in the Rama series by Arthur C. Clarke, beginning with Rendezvous with Rama (1973) and most recently Rama Revealed (1993).
What is the first Rama book?
The first book is Rendezvous with Rama, published in 1973. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Rama in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.