Book 3 of Foundation series · 1951
Foundation
by Isaac Asimov. 240 pages, about 4.4 hours to read. Rated 4.1 out of 5 by 313 Open Library readers.
Borrow it free
Open Library lends a digital copy free, one reader at a time, with a free account.
Buy a used copy
Used paperbacks of popular series usually go for a few dollars or pounds. Compare before you buy:
We may earn a commission if you buy through these links. It doesn't change the price.
How long to read Foundation
At 250 words a minute, the average adult pace, Foundation takes about 4.4 hours. That assumes 275 words a page over 240 pages.
| Your pace | Time |
|---|---|
| 150 words/min (slow, or reading aloud) | 7.3 hours |
| 200 words/min | 5.5 hours |
| 250 words/min (average) | 4.4 hours |
| 300 words/min | 3.7 hours |
| 400 words/min (fast) | 2.8 hours |
In the series
- Before this2. Forward the Foundation
- This book3. Foundation
- Next4. Foundation and Empire
All 7 Foundation series books in order
Psychohistory · Open Library Staff Picks · Life on other planets · Fiction · Science Fiction · Prophecy