We’re eagerly awaiting news on Silo Season 3, but while we wait, fans of the acclaimed Apple TV+ dystopian sci-fi series have a fantastic opportunity to immerse themselves in Hugh Howey’s original novels. The stunning Deluxe Collector’s Edition of Shift, the second book in the series and the basis for Silo Season 3, just released this week and is available for only $37 at Amazon or Walmart. It’s truly the perfect moment to grab this exceptional collection of novellas.
Don’t miss out on the equally impressive Wool Deluxe Collector’s Edition, which you can snag for just $20 (originally $40) at Walmart. This particular deal vanished quickly from Amazon earlier in the week, so act fast! For those looking to own the entire saga, The Silo Series 3-Book Box Set has plummeted to an unprecedented low price of $22 at both Amazon and Walmart. This is a remarkable markdown for a paperback collection published just a few years ago in 2020. Prefer digital? The Kindle edition of the box set is a steal at only $3 for a limited time.
Hugh Howey – Silo Series: Amazing Book Deals
The Silo Series Box Set gathers the paperback editions of Wool, Shift, and Dust, alongside a bonus chapbook featuring Silo short stories. Beyond approximately 1,700 pages of gripping science fiction, you’ll also find some of Howey’s insightful nonfiction essays. All four books come elegantly housed in a sturdy slipcase. If you prefer individual paperbacks, each of the three main books is currently discounted to around $12:
- The Silo Series Box Set — $22.18 (
$60) - Wool: Silo Series 1 (Paperback) — $12.39 (
$20) - Wool: TV Tie-in Edition (Paperback) — $11.33 (
$20) - Shift: Silo Series 2 (Paperback) — $11 (
$20) - Dust: Silo Series 3 (Paperback) — $12.43 (
$20)
Each Deluxe Collector’s Edition boasts brand-new cover art, beautifully sprayed edges, and exquisite illustrated endpapers. Inside the dust jackets, you’ll discover a full-color topographical map of the silos, adding another layer to your reading experience. Shift‘s sprayed edges are a striking blue, while Wool‘s are a vibrant red. This 608-page edition of Shift not only contains the original three novellas that comprise the book but also an exclusive Silo short story penned by Howey himself.
While the first two seasons of the Silo TV series closely followed Wool, introducing unique character arcs, expect Season 3 to diverge more significantly from Shift while maintaining its core narrative. Shift takes you back roughly 200 years to chronicle the apocalypse and the initial creation of the iconic Silos. Told primarily through the eyes of Congressman Donald Keane, the novellas unveil the mysteries of E-Day and the global catastrophes that led to the establishment of Silo 1 in 2110. The concluding section of Shift seamlessly transitions into the events of Wool.
The Shift Deluxe Collector’s Edition includes:
- First Shift – Legacy: A Novella
- Second Shift – Order: A Novella
- Third Shift – Pact: A Novella
- An original short story
The Wool Deluxe Collector’s Edition mirrors the stunning features of the new Shift edition, complete with those eye-catching red sprayed edges. Since its initial release in 2011, Wool has seen numerous editions, but this is undeniably the most visually appealing version to date. This 592-page edition of Wool features four novellas and the short story ‘Holston,’ which serves as Part 1 of the Silo series. Howey has also contributed an original essay to this edition, offering fascinating behind-the-scenes insights into the Apple TV+ series.
The Wool Deluxe Collector’s Edition includes:
- Holston: A short story
- Proper Gauge: A Novella
- Casting Off: A Novella
- The Unraveling: A Novella
- The Stranded: A Novella
At its heart, Wool narrates the struggle for survival in a world where humanity is confined to underground silos, the surface rendered uninhabitable. Tensions rise when the silo’s sheriff departs, thrusting a mechanic named Juliette into his role. What unfolds is a gripping sci-fi epic as Juliette endeavors to uncover a world-altering conspiracy. Howey initially self-published Wool through Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing, releasing it in serialized novellas, much like the popular novels of the 1800s by authors such as Charles Dickens. This serialization strategy proved wildly successful, echoing the independent success of authors like Andy Weir, who used his personal blog for The Martian. Wool quickly became a breakout hit on the Kindle platform, leading to a print distribution deal and eventually the highly praised Apple TV+ series. The series premiered in 2023 to critical acclaim and is set to conclude with Season 4, anticipated to air late next year, though this timeline could shift based on Season 3’s release (late this year or early 2026).
For auditory experiences, the Silo Series boasts an excellent audiobook narrated by Edoardo Ballerini. Audible members can enjoy all three books for around $30, while non-members can expect to pay about $40. If you prefer visual storytelling, a graphic novel adaptation of Wool, released in 2014, is currently available in paperback for just $11.50 (down from $19).
Wool: The Graphic Novel is currently available for $11.50 (was $19).
More Fiction by Hugh Howey
Beyond the Silo saga, Hugh Howey is also celebrated for several standalone novels and the popular The Sand Chronicles duology. Here’s a look at some of his other compelling works:
- The Sand Chronicles (Paperback)
- Sand: Book 1 — $12.49 (
$20) - Across the Sand: Book 2 — $14.43 (
$20)
- Sand: Book 1 — $12.49 (
- Beacon 23: The Complete Novel (Paperback) — $11.29 (
$19) - Half Way Home: A Novel (Paperback) — $11 (
$19) - The Hurricane: A Novel (Paperback) — $14
- Machine Learning: New and Collected Stories — $10.49 (
$18)
Upcoming Deluxe Edition Sci-Fi Novels
Exciting news for sci-fi enthusiasts: several other beloved contemporary series are slated to receive luxurious new hardcover editions soon. Dennis E. Taylor’s hilarious space opera, Bobiverse, will see its first hardcover edition on October 7. The initial printing of We Are Legion (We Are Bob) features unique sprayed edges adorned with “BOB” repeated and fully illustrated endpapers. The best part? This Deluxe Edition is only $21 (originally $30) at Amazon. Book 2, For We Are Many, is available for preorder at $27.90 (was $30), and Book 3, All These Worlds, can be preordered for $30.
Not to be outdone, Pierce Brown’s highly successful Red Rising Series is launching an even more opulent hardcover edition on October 14. The Red Rising Deluxe Slipcase Edition, available for preorder at $35 (originally $50) on Amazon, boasts an illustrated foil slipcase, sprayed edges, a fold-out poster, and stunning full-color endpapers.
Don’t miss these upcoming releases:
- Pierce Brown – Red Rising Deluxe Slipcase Edition — $35 (
$50) | October 14 - Dennis E. Taylor – Bobiverse Series
- We Are Legion (We Are Bob) Deluxe Edition — $21 (
$30) | October 7 - For We Are Many Deluxe Edition — $27.90 (
$30) | January 20, 2026 - All These Worlds Deluxe Edition — $30 | March 24, 2026
- We Are Legion (We Are Bob) Deluxe Edition — $21 (