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Cory Doctorow

Bestselling Author • 10 Series • 98 Books

10
Series
98
Books
10
Active

🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Anthologies
Start with: Tesseracts 7 (1998)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Martin Hench Books
Start with: Red Team Blues (2023)
Popular Choice
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom (2003)

About Cory Doctorow

Doctorow is of British ancestry; he traces his antecedents to Jewish communities domiciled in Eastern Europe through his grandparents who, in the run-up to relocating to Canada, originated from Eastern Europe. His birthname is Cory Efram Doctorow and he was born in July 1971 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Doctorow, who co-founded an ill-fated software company, juggles various occupations in addition to his work as an author. He is also a cyber rights activist, blogger, public speaker, and journalist. For his early education, Cory Doctorow attended SEED School. For his undergraduate studies, Cory Doctorow drifted from one university to another and, eventually, ended up attending four different universities. However, he did not graduate from any of those universities. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Cory Doctorow has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Cory Doctorow

Publication Order of Little Brother Books
7 books 2008–2024
1

Little Brother

Little Brother continues the Publication Order of Little Brother Books story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
2

Homeland

Homeland continues the Publication Order of Little Brother Books story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
3

Lawful Interception

Lawful Interception continues the Publication Order of Little Brother Books story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
4

Force Multiplier

Force Multiplier continues the Publication Order of Little Brother Books story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
5

Attack Surface

Attack Surface continues the Publication Order of Little Brother Books story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
6

Spill

Spill is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Little Brother Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2024
7

Vigilant

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Little Brother Books with Vigilant, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2024
Publication Order of Martin Hench Books
3 books 2023–2025
1

Red Team Blues

Red Team Blues continues the Publication Order of Martin Hench Books story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2023
2

The Bezzle

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Martin Hench Books with The Bezzle, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2024
3

Picks and Shovels

Picks and Shovels continues the Publication Order of Martin Hench Books story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2025
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
8 books 2003–2023
1

Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom

Magic takes center stage in Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series that expands the enchanting world created by Cory Doctorow.

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2003
2

Eastern Standard Tribe

Eastern Standard Tribe continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
3

Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2005
4

Makers

Makers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2009
5

For the Win

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with For the Win, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2010
6

Pirate Cinema

Pirate Cinema is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2012
7

Walkaway

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Walkaway, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2017
8

The Lost Cause

The Lost Cause is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2023
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
11 books 2005–2023
1

I, Robot

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with I, Robot, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2005
2

When Sysadmins Ruled the Earth

When Sysadmins Ruled the Earth continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
3

The Things That Make Me Weak and Strange Get Engineered Away

The Things That Make Me Weak and Strange Get Engineered Away is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2008
4

Chicken Little

Chicken Little is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2011
5

After the Siege

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with After the Siege, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2015
6

Anda's Game

Anda's Game is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2015
7

Car Wars

Conflict and courage define Car Wars, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Cory Doctorow that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2016
8

Party Discipline

Party Discipline continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2017
9

Unauthorized Bread / Wie man einen Toaster überlistet: Novelle

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Unauthorized Bread / Wie man einen Toaster überlistet: Novelle, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2019
10

Poesy the Monster Slayer

Poesy the Monster Slayer continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
11

The Canadian Miracle

The Canadian Miracle is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2023
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
4 books 2000–2019
1

A Place So Foreign and Eight More

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with A Place So Foreign and Eight More, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2000
2

Overclocked

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Overclocked, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2007
3

With a Little Help

With a Little Help continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
4

Radicalized

Radicalized continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2019
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
9 books 2000–2025
1

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Science Fiction

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Science Fiction is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2000
2

Essential Blogging

Essential Blogging continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
3

Content

Content is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2008
4

Ebooks

Ebooks is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2010
5

Context

Context continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
6

All Complex Ecosystems Have Parasites

All Complex Ecosystems Have Parasites is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2014
7

Information Doesn't Want to Be Free

Information Doesn't Want to Be Free is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2014
8

The Internet Con

The Internet Con continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2023
9

Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It

Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2025
Publication Order of Jen Wang Graphic Novels
1 books 2014–2014
1

In Real Life

In Real Life continues the Publication Order of Jen Wang Graphic Novels story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books
18 books 1996–2013
1

Year's Best SF

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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1996
2

Year's Best SF 2

Year's Best SF 2 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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1997
3

Year's Best SF 3

Year's Best SF 3 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
4

Year's Best SF 4

Year's Best SF 4 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
5

Year's Best SF 5

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 5, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2000
6

Year's Best SF 6

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 6, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2001
7

Year's Best SF 7

Year's Best SF 7 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2002
8

Year's Best SF 8

Year's Best SF 8 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
9

Year's Best SF 9

Year's Best SF 9 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2004
10

Year's Best SF 10

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 10, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2005
11

Year's Best SF 11

Year's Best SF 11 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2006
12

Year's Best SF 12

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 12, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2007
13

Year's Best SF 13

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 13, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2008
14

Year's Best SF 14

Year's Best SF 14 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
15

Year's Best SF 15

Year's Best SF 15 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
16

Year's Best SF 16

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 16, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2011
17

Year's Best SF 17

Year's Best SF 17 continues the Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
18

Year's Best SF 18

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Year's Best SF Anthology Books with Year's Best SF 18, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2013
Publication Order of Smart Pop Books
1 books 2005–2005
1

The Anthology at the End of the Universe

The Anthology at the End of the Universe is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Smart Pop Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2005
Publication Order of Anthologies
36 books 1998–2025
1

Tesseracts 7

Tesseracts 7 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
2

Asimov's Science Fiction, June 1999

Asimov's Science Fiction, June 1999 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
3

Starlight 3

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Starlight 3, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2001
4

Tesseracts 8

Tesseracts 8 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
5

Witpunk

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Witpunk, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2003
6

Open Space: New Canadian Fantastic Fiction

Open Space: New Canadian Fantastic Fiction continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
7

New Voices In Science Fiction

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with New Voices In Science Fiction, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2003
8

ReVisions

ReVisions continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2004
9

Future Washington

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Future Washington, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2005
10

The Mammoth Book of Extreme Science Fiction

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Mammoth Book of Extreme Science Fiction, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2006
11

Year's Best SF 11

Year's Best SF 11 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2006
12

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Fourth Annual Collection

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Fourth Annual Collection is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2007
13

Rewired

Rewired continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
14

Tesseracts Eleven: Amazing Canadian Speculative Fiction

Tesseracts Eleven: Amazing Canadian Speculative Fiction is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2007
15

Fast Forward 2

Conflict and courage define Fast Forward 2, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Cory Doctorow that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2008
16

Unplugged

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Unplugged, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2009
17

The Chronicles of Harris Burdick

The Chronicles of Harris Burdick is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2011
18

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume 5

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume 5 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
19

Alien Contact

Alien Contact is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2011
20

Robots: The Recent A.I.

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Robots: The Recent A.I., another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2012
21

Imaginarium 2012

Imaginarium 2012 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2012
22

Future Games

Future Games continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
23

Super Stories of Heroes and Villains

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Super Stories of Heroes and Villains, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2013
24

After the End

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with After the End, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2013
25

Imaginarium 2013

Imaginarium 2013 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2013
26

Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2013 Edition

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2013 Edition, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2013
27

Robot Uprisings

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Robot Uprisings, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2014
28

Hieroglyph

Hieroglyph continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
29

Imaginarium 3

Imaginarium 3 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2015
30

Watchlist

Watchlist continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
31

Press Start to Play

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Press Start to Play, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2015
32

Astro Noise

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Astro Noise, another outstanding contribution from Cory Doctorow.

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2016
33

Imaginarium 4

Imaginarium 4 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
34

Escape Pod

Escape Pod continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2020
35

Make Shift

Make Shift continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Cory Doctorow's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021
36

The Year's Best Science Fiction on Earth 3

The Year's Best Science Fiction on Earth 3 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Cory Doctorow have come to expect.

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2025

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Cory Doctorow?

Cory Doctorow is a bestselling author known for 10 book series containing over 98 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Little Brother Books, Publication Order of Martin Hench Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Cory Doctorow series to start with?

For readers new to Cory Doctorow's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 36 books. Begin with Tesseracts 7 to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Cory Doctorow written?

Cory Doctorow has written over 98 books across 10 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Cory Doctorow books in order?

Yes, reading Cory Doctorow's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Cory Doctorow write in?

Cory Doctorow writes primarily in fiction. With 10 series across 98 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Cory Doctorow's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Cory Doctorow's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Cory Doctorow's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Cory Doctorow's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, Tesseracts 7, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.