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Bob and Nikki Books in Order

50 Books
2019 – 2021 Published
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Where to Start Reading Bob and Nikki

The best and only place to begin your galactic adventure is with the first book, Bob's Saucer Repair (2019). The series follows a sequential, episodic narrative where characters grow, spaceships get upgraded, and running jokes evolve. Jumping in mid-series is not recommended, as you will miss out on the crucial foundation of Bob and Nikki's partnership and the introduction of their quirky crew.

Publication Order vs. Chronological Order

For the Bob and Nikki series, publication order and chronological order are identical. Jerry Boyd wrote the series in a linear timeline, meaning each book picks up where the previous one left off. You do not need to worry about complex timeline shuffles or prequel jumping; simply read the books in numerical order from 1 to 52.

The Complete Bob and Nikki Reading List

Here is the complete sequence of all 52 novels in the main series:

  1. Bob's Saucer Repair (2019)
  2. Whammo Ranch (2019)
  3. Shady Oaks (2019)
  4. Starfoot (2019)
  5. Charlie's Planet (2019)
  6. Lost in Transit (2019)
  7. Captain Caveman (2020)
  8. Shaved Ape Key (2020)
  9. Secret Squirrels (2020)
  10. Monkey Business (2020)
  11. Let's Make a Deal (2020)
  12. Saucer Holler (2020)
  13. Roo the Day (2020)
  14. Deadbot (2021)
  15. Admiral Bob (2021)
  16. Hoopee Do (2021)
  17. Take Me Home (2021)
  18. Home is Where the Heat is (2021)
  19. Wreckers (2021)
  20. Home Again (2021)
  21. Baycation (2021)
  22. Gene's Regret (2022)
  23. Can You Take a Juke? (2022)
  24. Don't Give Up the Shop (2022)
  25. Hand Jive (2022)
  26. Fort Scratchy (2022)
  27. Trifecta (2022)
  28. The Boatmen (2022)
  29. Slow-Mo (2022)
  30. Mr. Wilson's Neighborhood (2022)
  31. Unfriendly Relations (2023)
  32. Dog Days (2023)
  33. No Good Deed (2023)
  34. Shipping Out (2023)
  35. Joy to the Squirrels (2023)
  36. Hannah Comes Home (2023)
  37. Bob Has a Tantrum (2023)
  38. Sheriff Bob (2023)
  39. Cleanup on Aisle Squatch (2023)
  40. The Butler Did It (2023)
  41. Kid Stuff (2023)
  42. A Reptile Dysfunction (2024)
  43. Baby Ruth (2024)
  44. There's No Space Like Home (2024)
  45. Thus Shook Zarathrustra (2024)
  46. Friends With Boomafits (2024)
  47. Gone Fishing (2024)
  48. Steamed Punks (2024)
  49. Nikki's Day Out (2024)
  50. Chicken Train (2024)
  51. Wise Guys (2024)
  52. Deuces Wild (2024)

Spin-offs, Co-authored Books, and Formats

Jerry Boyd was a solo author who focused all of his storytelling energy on the main Bob and Nikki thread. As a result, there are no official spin-off series, co-authored books, or side novels to track down. However, audiobook listeners should look out for Podiums Audio's Publisher's Packs, which bundle multiple chronological books together in single collections, making it easy and cost-effective to binge the series.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading Bob and Nikki?

You should start with the first book, Bob's Saucer Repair. The series relies on continuous character growth and running jokes, so starting at the beginning is highly recommended.

QIs there a difference between the publication and chronological order?

No, the storyline flows chronologically in the exact order the books were published. You can read them sequentially from Book 1 to Book 52.

QHow many books are in the Bob and Nikki series?

There are exactly 52 books in the series. The final book, Deuces Wild, was published in late 2024.

QAre there any spin-offs or tie-ins?

No. Jerry Boyd wrote the Bob and Nikki saga as a single, continuous narrative without any external spin-off series or co-authored entries.

QHow do the audiobook Publisher's Packs work?

Produced by Podium Audio, these packs bundle two or three of the chronological novels together. They follow the same reading order and are simply combined for listener convenience.

QIs the Bob and Nikki series completed?

Yes. Following the passing of author Jerry Boyd in December 2024, the series concluded with the release of the 52nd book, Deuces Wild.