Kingsbridge books in order A series by Ken Follett
The Kingsbridge series by Ken Follett has 4 books, from The Pillars of the Earth (1989) to The Armour of Light (2023). Read it in order, starting with The Pillars of the Earth.
Reading order: 1 The Pillars of the Earth (1989) · 2 World Without End (2007) · 3 A Column of Fire (2017) · 4 The Armour of Light (2023)
Updated September 2026
All 4 Kingsbridge books in order
- 1.
The Pillars of the Earth (1989)
- 2.
World Without End (2007)
- 3.
A Column of Fire (2017), also published as The Evening and the Morning
- 4.
The Armour of Light (2023)
Kingsbridge on screen
- The Pillars of the Earth (2010)TV · from The Pillars of the Earth
- World Without End (2012)TV · from World Without End
Kingsbridge FAQ
- How many Kingsbridge books are there?
- There are 4 Kingsbridge books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Kingsbridge books in?
- In publication order, starting with The Pillars of the Earth (1989): 1 The Pillars of the Earth (1989) · 2 World Without End (2007) · 3 A Column of Fire (2017) · 4 The Armour of Light (2023).
- What is the first Kingsbridge book?
- The Pillars of the Earth (1989).
- What is the latest Kingsbridge book?
- The Armour of Light (2023).
- Is the Kingsbridge series finished?
- No, Ken Follett is still adding to it.
- Did Ken Follett write other series?
- Yes: The Century Trilogy.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.