<p>The Foundation series is a science fiction series of books by legendary author Isaac Asimov. Based in a fictional Galactic Empire, Trantor, a mathematician predicts the future of mankind, including the collapse of the Empire. While those in power are unwilling to accept their coming demise, the mathematician devises a plan to save essential pieces of civilization so that future generations can rebuild. For nearly 30 years, the series was a trilogy--<i>Foundation</i>, <i>Foundation and Empire</i>, <i>Second Foundation</i>. It won the one-time Hugo Award for "Best All-Time Series" in 1966. Asimov began adding to the series--which covers a span of about 550 years--in 1981, with it ultimately consisting of seven volumes that are closely linked to each other, although they can be read in any order. The Foundation book series was also made into a TV show, premiering on Apple TV+ in September 2021.</p>

<p>The order that Isaac Asimov suggests the books be read in is in chronological order, which is different than the publication order:</p>

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<li><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/prelude-to-foundation-isaac-asimov/1100459818">Prelude to Foundation</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forward-the-foundation-isaac-asimov/1100459817">Forward the Foundation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/foundation-isaac-asimov/1100465950">Foundation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/foundation-and-empire-isaac-asimov/1100302510">Foundation and Empire</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/second-foundation-isaac-asimov/1100302511">Second Foundation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/foundations-edge-isaac-asimov/1100302536">Foundation's Edge</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/foundation-and-earth-isaac-asimov/1100302537">Foundation and Earth</a></li>
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