📖 About Pillars of Earth

Pillars of Earth is a series universe written by Ken Follett. The complete collection runs to 5 books across 1 series, published between 1989 and 2023.

The main series is Publication Order of Kingsbridge Books with 5 books. It opens with The Pillars of the Earth (1989) and currently runs to The Armor of Light (2023).

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🎯 Where to Start with Pillars of Earth

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: The Pillars of the Earth (1989), book 1 of Publication Order of Kingsbridge Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Pillars of Earth Books in Order

Publication Order of Kingsbridge Books
5 books
1
The Pillars of the Earth book cover1The Pillars of the Earth1989Buy on Amazon
World Without End book cover2World Without End2007Buy on Amazon
A Column of Fire book cover3A Column of Fire2017Buy on Amazon
The Evening and the Morning book cover4The Evening and the Morning2020Buy on Amazon
The Armor of Light book cover5The Armor of Light2023Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Pillars of Earth books are there?
There are 5 books in the Pillars of Earth collection, organised into 1 series and published between 1989 and 2023.
What is the first Pillars of Earth book?
The first book is The Pillars of the Earth, published in 1989.
What order should I read the Pillars of Earth books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the Pillars of Earth books?
The Pillars of Earth books were written by Ken Follett.
Is the Pillars of Earth series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of Kingsbridge Books, has 5 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Pillars of Earth series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 1989, and the most recent in 2023.