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Silo — reading order

Hugh Howey

  1. Wool (2012)
  2. Shift (2013)
  3. Dust (2013)
8.38.3 / 10
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3 volumes
Volumes
2012–2013
Published
Completed
Status
Science fiction

Quick answer

Wool
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Publication order

3 volumes2012–2013Completed

  • Wool came first, as five self-published novellas (2011–12) later collected in one book; Shift (2013) is a prequel and Dust (2013) the ending.
  • Read in that publication order — Shift answers questions Wool raises.
  • The Apple TV+ series Silo adapts Wool.

Every volume in order

Read: 0 of 3
  1. Wool
    Wool2012 · 2,035 ratingsStart here
    8.38.3 / 10
  2. Shift
    Shift2013 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet
  3. Dust
    Dust2013 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet

Order checked by hand · Order and years: Wikidata (CC0). Spotted an error? Tell us. · Data updated October 11, 2026