What order should I read Philip Pullman's books in?

Each series stands on its own; read each one in its numbered order. By publication, Philip Pullman's series listed here began in this order: His Dark Materials (1995), The Book of Dust (2017).

Which Philip Pullman book should I read first?

Most readers start with the first book of the earliest series: The Golden Compass (1995), book 1 of His Dark Materials.

Books in order

Philip Pullman books in order

Here are 2 of Philip Pullman's series in reading order — 6 main books in all. The earliest, His Dark Materials, began in 1995. Each series is listed in its own numbered order, with page counts and reading times.

His Dark Materials

3 books · 1995–2000

#1The Golden Compass1995
#2The Subtle Knife1997
#3The Amber Spyglass2000

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The Book of Dust

3 books · 2017–2025 · 31 h 39 min

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Reading Philip Pullman

What order should I read Philip Pullman's books in?: Each series stands on its own; read each one in its numbered order. By publication, Philip Pullman's series listed here began in this order: His Dark Materials (1995), The Book of Dust (2017).
Which Philip Pullman book should I read first?: Most readers start with the first book of the earliest series: The Golden Compass (1995), book 1 of His Dark Materials.