Neal Stephenson

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Polostan (Bomblight, #1) was the most recently released book by Neal Stephenson, on October 15th, 2024.

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Neal Stephenson Stats: The highest rated book by Neal Stephenson on Book Notification is Anathem, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O., a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Neal Stephenson on Book Notification is Snow Crash, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is Seveneves, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Neal Stephenson books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Baroque Cycle Books in Publication Order

A sprawling tale of scientists, vagabonds, and spies navigating the turbulent shift from alchemy to enlightenment, and commerce to empire.

List of Bomblight Books in Publication Order

A woman born to cowboy anarchists, raised in Russia and Montana, is drawn into gunrunning and groomed as a spy.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
82024
2
2026

List of D.O.D.O. Books in Publication Order (with Nicole Galland)

A team uses time travel to restore magic and stop a witch from destroying modern technology.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.42017
2
62021
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List of Foreworld Saga Books in Publication Order

A secret order of knights protects humanity across history.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
2019

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Foreworld Saga: Cimarronin Graphic Novels in Publication Order

A disgraced samurai and a rogue Jesuit navigate the deadly politics and conflicts of New Spain.

List of Neal Stephenson Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
2002
2
82014
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Neal Stephenson

Neal Stephenson (Neal Town Stephenson) was born on October 31st, 1959 and is currently 66 years old. Neal Stephenson was born in Fort Meade, Maryland, USA.

Neal Stephenson has written 14 standalone novels, starting with The Big U in 1984. The most recently released novel was Termination Shock, which was released in 2021. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Neal at this time.

Neal Stephenson has also written the Foreworld Saga series which has 17 books including Sinner and The Mongoliad: Book One.

Neal Stephenson: Awards & Accolades

Stephenson's books have won multiple awards, The Diamond Age won the Hugo Award, Best Novel, in 1996. Quicksilver won the Arthur C. Clarke Award, Best Science Fiction Novel, in 2004.

The following novels by Neal Stephenson were nominated for these awards:

  • Snow Crash: Arthur C. Clarke Award, Best Science Fiction Novel (1994). Seiun Award, Best Translated Long Work (1999).
  • The Diamond Age: Arthur C. Clarke Award, Best Science Fiction Novel (1996). Seiun Award, Best Translated Long Work (2002).
  • Cryptonomicon: Hugo Award, Best Novel (2000). Arthur C. Clarke Award, Best Science Fiction Novel (2000). Seiun Award, Best Translated Long Work (2003).
  • The System of the World: Arthur C. Clarke Award, Best Science Fiction Novel (2005).
  • Anathem: Hugo Award, Best Novel (2009). Arthur C. Clarke Award, Best Science Fiction Novel (2009).
  • Reamde: Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller (2011). Crime Writer's Association Award, Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award (2012).
  • Seveneves: Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction (2015). Hugo Award, Best Novel (2016). RUSA Awards, Science Fiction Award (2016). Seiun Award, Best Translated Long Work (2019).
  • The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O.: Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction (2017).
  • Fall or, Dodge in Hell: Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction (2019).
  • Termination Shock: Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction (2021).

Neal Stephenson: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Anathem was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2008 and an NPR: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books Selection in 2011.
  • Snow Crash has made several lists including:
    1. Counterpunch: 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 Selection in 2014.
    2. Flavor Wire: 50 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels That Everyone Should Read Selection in 2013.
    3. Time Magazine: All-Time 100 Novels Selection in 2005.
    4. NPR: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books Selection in 2011.
  • Cryptonomicon has made several lists including:
    1. AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books Selection in 2021.
    2. NPR: Top 100 Killer Thrillers Selection in 2010.
    3. NPR: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books Selection in 2011.
  • Seveneves was a President Obama: Summer Reading List Selection in 2016.
  • The Diamond Age was an NPR: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books Selection in 2011.

Related Authors

Fans of Neal Stephenson also enjoy these authors:

  1. A.G. Riddle, author of The Origin Mystery Series.
  2. David Brin, author of the Uplift Saga Series.
  3. Blake Crouch, author of: Dark Matter.
  4. William Gibson, author of the Sprawl Series.
  5. Brett Battles, author of the Jonathan Quinn Series.
  6. Rob Hart, author of the Assassins Anonymous Series.
  7. Robert Charles Wilson, author of the Spin Saga Series.
  8. Tom Sweterlitsch, author of: The Gone World.
  9. Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
  10. Michael Crichton, author of the Jurassic Park Series.

Neal Stephenson: F.A.Q

When was Neal Stephenson Born? How old is Neal Stephenson?

Neal Stephenson was born on October 31st, 1959. Neal Stephenson is currently 66 years old.

Where was Neal Stephenson Born?

Neal Stephenson was born in Fort Meade, Maryland, USA and is American.

What book awards has Neal Stephenson won?

The Diamond Age: Hugo Award Best Novel (1996).
Quicksilver: Arthur C. Clarke Award Best Science Fiction Novel (2004).

What was the first book Neal Stephenson wrote?

The first book written by Neal Stephenson was The Big U, published in 1984.

What was the most recent book Neal Stephenson wrote?

His most recently released work was Polostan on October 15th, 2024.

What is the most popular book by Neal Stephenson?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Neal Stephenson book is Snow Crash. Here are his most popular books:
  1. Snow Crash (7.91)
  2. Seveneves (7.3)
  3. Cryptonomicon (8.32)
  4. The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. (8.37)
  5. The Diamond Age (8.29)

Are there upcoming new books by Neal Stephenson?

Neal Stephenson has a new book coming out on October 13th, 2026 called D: Heavy Water.

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How many books has Neal Stephenson written?

Neal Stephenson has written 28 books across 11 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 3 books in the Baroque Cycle Series
  • 2 books in the Bomblight Series
  • 1 book in the D.O.D.O. Series
  • 4 books in the Foreworld Saga Series
  • 14 Standalone Novels
  • 1 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 2 Non-Fiction Books
  • 2 Foreworld Saga: Cimarronin Graphic Novels

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