The book of dust

Before His Dark Materials Philip Pullman's new novel – exclusive extract

The author sat down with TIME to speak about the new book and its influences, and dropped a few hints about what's to come next

Lyra Silvertongue is now studying at St Sophia's College, Oxford, with her daemon Pantalaimon. They are not getting on. Lyra is questioning everything she once held dear. Pan misses the impulsiveness of their youth. When an act of terrible violence breaks the peace of the Oxford night, Lyra and Pan's relationship reaches a crisis and they are drawn, far from home, into the dangerous factions of a world they had no idea existed.

Peter Bailey- His Dark Materials

Following the success of the two recommended reading lists she released during the pandemic, the Duchess of Cornwall has launched a new literary project designed to celebrate books and their creators. With "The Reading Room," Camilla will regularly release new book selections in groups of four.

Buy La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One by Philip Pullman from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

Buy La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One by Philip Pullman from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

Lord Asriel, Lyra and Stellmaria in "The Book of Dust". I loved this scene. Wonderful artist-- not sure who it is, though.

First attempt at Malcolm Polstead (and Asta), from the Book of Dust part one, La Belle Sauvage. Such a wonderful protagonist ♥