Narrator Michael Sheen Introduces ‘The Book of Dust: The Rose Field’ by Philip Pullman (VIDEO & Bonus Audio Content News!)

By Jennifer Rubins | October 23 2025 | Excerpts & VideosAudiobook News

The breathtaking conclusion to Philip Pullman’s Book of Dust is finally here! This landmark trilogy continues the story of Lyra: “one of fantasy’s most indelible heroines” (The New York Times Magazine).

The first audiobook in the trilogy, The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage, won a 2018 Odyssey Honor; the committee raved of the listen: “Blending a haunting and literary story with the deep, rhythmic voice of Michael Sheen, this audiobook is a mesmerizing and vivid tale.” Of Volume 2, The Book of Dust: The Secret Commonwealth, AudioFile said: “Michael Sheen throws himself wholeheartedly into narrating this sequel. . . listeners will be rapt.”

EXCLUSIVE Q&A! Now the wait for The Book of Dust: The Rose Field (Book of Dust, Volume 3), is over. And as an exciting bonus for listeners, the latest installment features an exclusive Q&A between narrator Michael Sheen and author Philip Pullman, available only at the end of The Rose Field audiobook.

WATCH AUDIOBOOK NARRATOR MICHAEL SHEEN INTRODUCE THE ROSE FIELD:

 

More Series Audio Praise:
“Michael Sheen’s narration is truly a work of art.”—Booklist starred review
“Sheen fully inhabits the text.”—AudioFile Earphones Award

Read by Michael Sheen

***Features Exclusive Q&A between Michael Sheen and Philip Pullman***

Picking up right where The Secret Commonwealth left off, this story finds Lyra alone in a city haunted by daemons, searching for her beloved Pan. Malcolm Polstead isn’t far behind, searching for Lyra. And they are both racing toward the desert of Karamakan, following the trail of roses said to hold the secret of Dust.

Age 14 and up

Also in the series:

Read by Michael Sheen

2018 Odyssey Honor
2018 ALSC Notable Children’s Recording
The Washington Post Best Audiobook of 2017
Slate Best Audiobook of 2017
Booklist Editor’s Choice Audio for Youth
AudioFile Best YA Audiobooks of 2017

Age 14 and up