Dayworld trilogy Books in Order

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The Dayworld trilogy by Philip José Farmer is a science fiction series set in the 35th century, where individuals live only one day a week and spend the remaining six in suspended animation. The stories follow characters navigating a society built around this strict cycle, with a focus on the challenges faced by those who break the system's rules. The series explores themes of identity, survival, and resistance within a rigidly structured future.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Dayworld

    Dayworld

    1985 · Philip José Farmer

    Dayworld is a 1985 novel by Philip José Farmer, set in the 35th century, where each person is given one day a week to live, work, and play, spending…

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    Dayworld rebel

    1987 · Philip José Farmer

    Dayworld Rebel is a 1987 science fiction novel by American writer Philip José Farmer, serving as the second installment in the Dayworld Trilogy. The…

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  3. Cover of Dayworld Breakup (Dayworld)

    Dayworld Breakup (Dayworld)

    1990 · Philip José Farmer

    Dayworld Breakup is a 1990 science fiction novel by American writer Philip José Farmer, serving as the final installment in the Dayworld Trilogy. The…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Dayworld trilogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Dayworld”. Start with “Dayworld.”

How many books are in the Dayworld trilogy series?

We list 3 books by Philip José Farmer , published between 1985–1990.

Where can I buy the Dayworld trilogy books?

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