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It's a novel that will grab you from the start and leave you wanting more. Start this spellbinding epic today!
About the Author
Since he first made the best-sellers list with Eye of the Needle in 1978, Ken Follett has gone on to sell approximately 90 million books throughout his career. Read the author's biography.
Oprah's Interview with Ken Follett
Move over, Tom Builder! Meet the real architect behind Kingsbridge. Ken Follett reflects on his humble start as a struggling reporter, what a typical writing day is like and how he dreamed up his medieval masterpiece.
The Inspiration Behind The Pillars of the Earth
Ken Follett has made a career of keeping readers at the edge of their seats with his suspenseful spy thrillers. So what made him write about cathedrals in the Middle Ages?
Exclusive Q&A with Ken Follett
Just because the show's over doesn't mean the cameras stop rolling… Ken Follett has an after-the-show chat with an audience full of The Pillars of the Earth fans.
Your Complete Reading Guide
Revisit Kingsbridge anytime you want! Get the most out of your reading with discussion questions, plot points and quizzes for every part of the novel.
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6
All in the Family
Spoiler Alert! From the brotherhood of Kingsbridge Priory to a determined cathedral builder's family, start investigating this epic's family ties.
Download Your Bookmark
On the way through Kingsbridge, you'll encounter plundered and burned villages and the sweetness of first love. Make sure you don't lose your place along the way!
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Cathedral Building Basics
Cathedrals are some of the most intricate works of art ever created. Built by countless men over decades, there are many pieces to these architectural puzzles. Take a look at a floor plan and browse the glossary of building terms we've been reading about.
Start the Sequel
Can't get enough of Kingsbridge? Start World Without End tonight! The next chapter picks up 200 years after The Pillars of the Earth left off, and Kingsbridge is once again caught in a web of love, hate, ambition and revenge.
Behind-the-Scenes of the making of The Pillars of the Earth miniseries Ken Follett gives you a sneak peek from the set of the miniseries, The Pillars of the Earth. Find out what Ken thinks about the set, the movie, the actors bringing his characters to life, as well as what it's like for him to be a part of the movie magic!
