Prompts

What are the most fun science fiction series?

There are many great stand-alone fun science fiction books, but what about series? Connected stories that stay lighthearted while tackling serious situations. What’s the first book in that series people should start with?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

#1 of 6 in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

1979 • 3,622 Readers • 215 pages 4.2

All Systems Red

#1 of 7 in The Murderbot Diaries

2017 • 2,708 Readers • 90 pages 4.1

Young Miles

#2 of 16 in Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order)

1997 • 27 Readers • 848 pages 4.1

We Are Legion

#1 of 5 in Bobiverse

2016 • 948 Readers • 299 pages 4.1

Just One Damned Thing After Another

#1 of 13 in The Chronicles of St Mary's

2013 • 239 Readers • 480 pages 3.6

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

#1 of 4 in Wayfarers

2014 • 1,487 Readers • 423 pages 4.1