Wool Books in Order: How to read Hugh Howey’s Silo series in order?
Coming from American writer Hugh Howey who initially self-published the series, Wool started with a short story in 2011. Then came four sequel novellas that were later published as a novel. Ultimately, this became a trilogy called the Silo trilogy.
Silo is a post-apocalyptic/Sci-Fi series that takes us to the future when the world outside has grown toxic, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. The remnants of humanity live underground in a single silo. But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the residents who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they want: They are allowed to go outside.
How to Read the Wool Series in Order?
The books behind the “Silo” TV Show that is now available on Apple TV+ featuring Rebecca Ferguson, Common, and Tim Robbins.
The Silo Trilogy
- Wool – After the previous sheriff leaves the silo in a terrifying ritual, Juliette, a mechanic from the down deep, is suddenly and inexplicably promoted to the head of law enforcement. With newfound power and with little regard for the customs she is supposed to abide by, Juliette uncovers hints of a sinister conspiracy. Tugging this thread may uncover the truth … or it could kill every last human alive.
- Shift – Donald Keene was recruited by the government to design an underground shelter. Over fifty years later Donald’s design has been realized and the last remnants of mankind live in his silo. But no one can remember what life was like before. In fact, they’re forced to forget. One simple pill erases a memory. And with it, any chance of hope.
- Dust – The residents of Silo 18 have a new mayor and the chance of a new beginning. But just as they regain their footing, their gravest threat emerges: Silo 1, and the men who brought Earth into ruin. But power, politics, and the survival of the human race are complex. Could it be that the very people who destroyed the Earth are the ones who mean to save it?
The Original Chapters
- Wool
- Proper Gauge (November 30, 2011)
- Casting Off (December 11, 2011)
- The Unraveling (December 26, 2011)
- The Stranded (January 25, 2012)
- Shift
- First Shift – Legacy (April 14, 2012)
- Second Shift – Order (November 12, 2012)
- Third Shift – Pact (January 24, 2013)
- Dust (August 17, 2013)
The Apocalypse Triptych
The Apocalypse Triptych is a series of anthologies of apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction edited by John Joseph Adams and Hugh Howey. Each volume contains a Silo Short Stories.
Also, the three short stories are now available in Howey’s anthology Machine Learning.
- In the Air – Previously published in The End is Nigh.
- In the Mountains – Previously published in The End is Now.
- In the Woods – Previously published in The End Has Come.
The Comic book adaptation
Before the TV adaptation came the comic book adaptation. Published via Jet City Comics, an Amazon imprint, written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray with art by Jimmy Broxton.
- Wool: The Graphic Novel – This is the story of mankind clawing for survival, of mankind on the edge. The world outside has grown unkind, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the residents who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they profess to want: They are allowed outside.This collection includes over 20 pages of bonus material: Jimmy Broxton’s sketchbook, variant covers by Darwyn Cooke, and more!
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