Color Purple Books in Order

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.