Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Barbarian Princess | 1986 | Vernor Vinge | N/A |
| 2 | Fast Times at Fairmont High | 2001 | Vernor Vinge | Buy |
| 3 | The Cookie Monster | 2003 | Vernor Vinge | Buy |
Vernor Vinge’s standalone short fiction and novellas include three titles published between 1986 and 2003. The Barbarian Princess appeared first in 1986, followed by Fast Times at Fairmont High in 2001 and The Cookie Monster in 2003. All three fall within the science fiction space that Vinge is known for.
These shorter works can be read independently and in any order. They offer a way to sample Vinge’s writing without committing to one of his longer novel series, and each tells a self-contained story at novella or short story length.