BookBingeHis Dark Materials Books in Order
A girl with a truth-telling compass journeys between worlds in a universe where souls walk beside bodies as daemons.
Here is the complete His Dark Materials reading order — all 3 books by Philip Pullman, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Golden Compass(1995)
- The Subtle Knife(1997)
- The Amber Spyglass(2000)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the His Dark Materials series?
There are 3 books in the His Dark Materials series by Philip Pullman, beginning with The Golden Compass (1995) and most recently The Amber Spyglass (2000).
What is the first His Dark Materials book?
The first book is The Golden Compass, published in 1995. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read His Dark Materials in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.