Color Purple Books in Order

3
Books
1982
First Book
1992
Latest Book
11
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of Color Purple books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

The Color Purple

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1982

2

The Temple of My Familiar

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1989

3

Possessing the Secret of Joy

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1992

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Color Purple series is publication order: 1. The Color Purple (1982), 2. The Temple of My Familiar (1989), 3. Possessing the Secret of Joy (1992). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Color Purple series by Alice Walker contains 3 books. The series began in 1982 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Color Purple series is written by Alice Walker. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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