Returning to Asimov: Starting Again with The End of Eternity

After wrapping up my first blog post, I knew exactly what I wanted to dive into next: Isaac Asimov.

I’ve read The End of Eternity before, but this year I’ve decided to go all in — re-read it and commit to finishing the entire Asimov universe in order.

There’s something timeless (no pun intended) about Asimov’s way of blending science fiction with philosophy, and The End of Eternity feels like the perfect place to begin again.

If you’re curious about where to start or how to read Asimov’s major works in a timeline that flows well, here’s the order I’m following, along with their original publication years:

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📘 Reading Order for Asimov’s Universe

1. The End of Eternity (1955) 

Foundation Series (Core):

2. Foundation (1951)

3. Foundation and Empire (1952)

4. Second Foundation (1953)

5. Foundation’s Edge (1982)

Robot Series:

6. The Caves of Steel (1954)

7. The Naked Sun (1957)

8. The Robots of Dawn (1983)

9. Robots and Empire (1985)

Return to Foundation:

10. Foundation and Earth (1986)

11. Prelude to Foundation (1988)

12. Forward the Foundation (1993)

This reading order isn’t the only way to explore Asimov, but it’s the one that feels right for me — a mix of original publication dates. 

Some readers prefer to start with the Foundation prequels, while others begin with the Robot series. For me, The End of Eternity felt like a meaningful first step, again! 

✨ Whether you're reading Asimov for the first time or revisiting it like I am, I’d love to hear your approach.📚🌌

Best,