Guide · Reading order
Foundation books in order
The Foundation series by Isaac Asimov has 7 books and is complete. Start with “Foundation” and follow the numbering below.
| Author | Isaac Asimov |
|---|---|
| Books in the series | 7 |
| Status | complete |
All Foundation books, in order
Titles are shown in the language the books were first published in.
- Foundation
- Foundation and Empire
- Second Foundation
- Foundation's Edge
- Foundation and Earth
- Prelude to Foundation
- Forward the Foundation
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Questions
How many Foundation books are there?
There are 7 books in the Foundation series by Isaac Asimov.
What order should I read Foundation in?
In series order, starting with “Foundation”. The list on this page follows the numbering used by the publisher.
Is the Foundation series finished?
Yes. The Foundation series is complete.
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Series data checked in October 2026 and exported on 2026-10-07.