Cover of Wolf Hall

Wolf Hall books in order A series by Hilary Mantel

The Wolf Hall series by Hilary Mantel has 3 books, from Wolf Hall (Apr 2009) to The Mirror and the Light (Mar 2020). Read it in order, starting with Wolf Hall.

Reading order: 1 Wolf Hall (2009) · 2 Bring Up the Bodies (2012) · 3 The Mirror and the Light (2020)

Updated September 2026

All 3 Wolf Hall books in order

  1. 1.

    Wolf Hall (Apr 2009)

    653 pages★ 4.0 (38 ratings)Adapted for TV

  2. 2.

    Bring Up the Bodies (May 2012)

    432 pages★ 4.1 (14 ratings)Adapted for TV

  3. 3.

    The Mirror and the Light (Mar 2020)

    Adapted for TV

Wolf Hall on screen

Wolf Hall FAQ

How many Wolf Hall books are there?
There are 3 Wolf Hall books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Wolf Hall books in?
In publication order, starting with Wolf Hall (Apr 2009): 1 Wolf Hall (2009) · 2 Bring Up the Bodies (2012) · 3 The Mirror and the Light (2020).
What is the first Wolf Hall book?
Wolf Hall (Apr 2009).
What is the latest Wolf Hall book?
The Mirror and the Light (Mar 2020).
Is the Wolf Hall series finished?
There have been no new Wolf Hall books since 2020; Hilary Mantel died in 2022.

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.