His Dark Materials Books in Order

9
Books
1995
First Book
2022
Latest Book
28
Years

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

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

Northern Lights / The Golden Compass

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1995

2

The Subtle Knife

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1997

3

The Amber Spyglass

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2000

4

Lyra's Oxford

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2003

5

Once Upon a Time in the North

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2008

6

Once Upon a Time in the North / Lyra's Oxford / Serpentine

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2020

7

Serpentine

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2020

8

The Imagination Chamber

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2022

9

The Collectors

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2022

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the His Dark Materials series is publication order: 1. Northern Lights / The Golden Compass (1995), 2. The Subtle Knife (1997), 3. The Amber Spyglass (2000), 4. Lyra's Oxford (2003), 5. Once Upon a Time in the North (2008), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The His Dark Materials series by Philip Pullman contains 9 books. The series began in 1995 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The His Dark Materials series is written by Philip Pullman. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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