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The World of Downton Abbey Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The World of Downton Abbey books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the The World of Downton Abbey series? Start with "The World of Downton Abbey" (2011) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete The World of Downton Abbey reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The World of Downton Abbey
2011
The Chronicles of Downton Abbey: A New Era
2012
A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey
2014
The Wit and Wisdom of Downton Abbey
2015
Downton Abbey: A Celebration: The Official Companion to All Six Seasons
2015
Love Stories
2022
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