BookBingeKingsbridge Books in Order
A multigenerational saga centered on the English town of Kingsbridge, from cathedrals to the Industrial Age.
Here is the complete Kingsbridge reading order — all 5 books by Ken Follett, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- The Pillars of the Earth(1989)
- World Without End(2007)
- A Column of Fire(2017)
- The Evening and the Morning(2020)
- The Armor of Light(2023)
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 Kingsbridge series?
There are 5 books in the Kingsbridge series by Ken Follett, beginning with The Pillars of the Earth (1989) and most recently The Armor of Light (2023).
What is the first Kingsbridge book?
The first book is The Pillars of the Earth, published in 1989. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Kingsbridge in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.