Spider Robinson Books in Order
Explore the Spider Robinson series in order, with book lists, summaries, background on his barroom tales and near-future adventures, and notes on how his hopeful, pun-filled science fiction connects to Robert A Heinlein’s legacy.
Last updated: December 22, 2025
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Publication Order
24 books
Very Hard Choices
by Spider Robinson
2008
Variable Star
by Spider Robinson
2006
Based on a long‑lost Heinlein outline, this novel follows young musician Joel Johnston, who flees a suffocating engagement by signing onto a colony starship. The voyage forces him to face heartbreak, deep‑space hazards, and the kind of man he wants to become.
The Crazy Years
by Spider Robinson
2004
Callahan's Con
by Spider Robinson
2003
Very Bad Deaths
by Spider Robinson
2002
The Free Lunch
by Spider Robinson
2001
Callahan's Key
by Spider Robinson
2000
Lifehouse
by Spider Robinson
1997
Callahan's Legacy
by Spider Robinson
1996
Starmind
by Spider Robinson
1995
Off the Wall at Callahan's
by Spider Robinson
1994
The Callahan Touch
by Spider Robinson
1993
Lady Slings the Booze
by Spider Robinson
1992
Starseed
by Spider Robinson
1991
Callahan's Lady
by Spider Robinson
1989
Callahan's Crazy Crosstime Bar
by Spider Robinson
1989
Time Pressure
by Spider Robinson
1987
Callahan's Secret
by Spider Robinson
1986
Night of Power
by Spider Robinson
1985
Mindkiller
by Spider Robinson
1982
Time Travellers Strictly Cash
by Spider Robinson
1981
Stardance
by Spider Robinson
1977
Callahan's Crosstime Saloon
by Spider Robinson
1977
Telempath
by Spider Robinson
1976
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