Philip Pullman Reading Order
16 series · 251 books · Born 1946-10-19
Philip Pullman is an English author whose imaginative storytelling has captivated millions of readers worldwide. Best known for His Dark Materials, an epic fantasy trilogy that explores parallel worlds and philosophical questions, Pullman has demonstrated remarkable range across genres, from Victorian adventure novels like the Sally Lockhart series to thought-provoking retellings such as The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ. His work has earned widespread critical acclaim, including recognition by The Times as one of Britain's greatest writers since 1945, and has been adapted for film and television, cementing his influence on contemporary fantasy literature.
Adventures Of John Blake Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2017–2017)
Anthologies Series
Complete10 books (1994–2020)
Start with Thirteen More Tales of Horror, the first of 9 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Thirteen More Tales of Horror
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Book Of Dust Series
Ongoing3 books (2017–2025)
Start with La Belle Sauvage and read in order.
Start this series with La Belle Sauvage
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Canongate Myths Series
Complete1 book (2009–2009)
Dramascripts Series
Complete57 books (1915–2017)
Start with The Valley of Fear(By: Adrian Flynn), the first of 56 books in the Dramascripts series.
Start this series with The Valley of Fear(By: Adrian Flynn)
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His Dark Materials Series
Likely Complete8 books (1995–2022)
Start with Northern Lights / The Golden Compass, the first of 8 books in the His Dark Materials series.
Start this series with Northern Lights / The Golden Compass
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His Dark Materials Graphic Novels Series
Likely Complete3 books (2014–2022)
Start with The Golden Compass: The Graphic Novel, Volume 1 and read in order.
Start this series with The Golden Compass: The Graphic Novel, Volume 1
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NHB Modern Plays Series
Ongoing131 books (1861–2025)
Start with Great Expectations(By: Charles Dickens), the first of 115 books in the NHB Modern Plays series.
Start this series with Great Expectations(By: Charles Dickens)
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New Cut Gang Series
Complete4 books (1994–2012)
Start with Thunderbolt's Waxwork, the first of 4 books in the New Cut Gang series.
Start this series with Thunderbolt's Waxwork
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1978–2017)
Start with Using the Oxford Junior Dictionary, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Using the Oxford Junior Dictionary
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Picture Series
Complete2 books (1999–2000)
Start with Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp and read in order.
Start this series with Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp
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Plays Series
Complete1 book (2005–2005)
Red Hot Reads Series
Complete6 books (1996–1999)
Start with Mystery Stories(By: Helen Cresswell), the first of 6 books in the Red Hot Reads series.
Start this series with Mystery Stories(By: Helen Cresswell)
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Sally Lockhart Series
Complete4 books (1985–1994)
Start with The Ruby in the Smoke, the first of 4 books in the Sally Lockhart series.
Start this series with The Ruby in the Smoke
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (2012–2012)
Start with Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm and read in order.
Start this series with Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete13 books (1972–2009)
Start with The Haunted Storm, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with The Haunted Storm
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Philip Pullman written?
- Philip Pullman has written 251 books across 16 series. Their published works span from 1861 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Philip Pullman series?
- Here are the first books in Philip Pullman's series: Anthologies: Thirteen More Tales of Horror; Book Of Dust: La Belle Sauvage; Dramascripts: The Valley of Fear(By: Adrian Flynn); His Dark Materials: Northern Lights / The Golden Compass; His Dark Materials Graphic Novels: The Golden Compass: The Graphic Novel, Volume 1.
- What order should I read Philip Pullman's books?
- We recommend reading Philip Pullman's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Philip Pullman still writing new books?
- Yes, Philip Pullman has 2 ongoing series: Book Of Dust, NHB Modern Plays.