📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Chronicles Of Kazam Books Best for beginners - Start with "The Last Dragonslayer" (2010)
Publication Order of Nursery Crime Books Popular choice - Start with "The Big Over Easy" (2005)
Publication Order of Thursday Next Books Popular choice - Start with "The Eyre Affair" (2001)
Publication Order of Shades Of Grey Books Popular choice - Start with "Shades of Grey" (2009)

About the Author

Commencing the beginning of his ‘Chronicles of Kazam’ series on the 1st of January, 2010, this novel saw the introduction of a new fantastical world with both humor and fun. With his now well-regarded wit and intelligence, Jasper Fforde tackles a new set of books and a new set of themes, with its own characters and protagonists. Providing a new style and tone, it’s not without the comic irreverence that Fforde’s audience have come to appreciate over the years, offering a new ambiance and atmosphere to pace the books. Starting with the story of Jennifer Strange, a fifteen year old girl who runs an employment agency dedicated to magicians, it tells of how she manages the ‘Kazam’ agency. The problem is, magic is disappearing leaving her without much work an. Jasper Fforde is the author of over 19 books across 6 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Chronicles Of Kazam Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Jasper Fforde has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Chronicles Of Kazam Books

4 books
  • The Last Dragonslayer Epic fantasy awaits in 'The Last Dragonslayer', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Chronicles Of Kazam Books series by Jasper Fforde.
    (2010) ⭐ Start here
  • The Song of the Quarkbeast 'The Song of the Quarkbeast' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chronicles Of Kazam Books series, set in the world Jasper Fforde has created.
    (2011) ⭐ Start here
  • The Eye of Zoltar 'The Eye of Zoltar' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chronicles Of Kazam Books series, set in the world Jasper Fforde has created.
    (2014) ⭐ Start here
  • The Great Troll War 'The Great Troll War' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Chronicles Of Kazam Books series, set in the world Jasper Fforde has created.
    (2021) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Nursery Crime Books

2 books
  • The Big Over Easy 'The Big Over Easy' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Nursery Crime Books series, set in the world Jasper Fforde has created.
    (2005)
  • The Fourth Bear Join the adventure in 'The Fourth Bear' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Nursery Crime Books series by Jasper Fforde.
    (2006)

Publication Order of Thursday Next Books

8 books
  • The Eyre Affair The Publication Order of Thursday Next Books series continues with 'The Eyre Affair', another thrilling entry from Jasper Fforde.
    (2001)
  • Lost in a Good Book The Publication Order of Thursday Next Books series continues with 'Lost in a Good Book', another thrilling entry from Jasper Fforde.
    (2002)
  • The Well of Lost Plots Experience the magic of 'The Well of Lost Plots' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Thursday Next Books universe.
    (2003)
  • Something Rotten 'Something Rotten' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Thursday Next Books series, set in the world Jasper Fforde has created.
    (2004)
  • First Among Sequels In 'First Among Sequels', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Thursday Next Books saga.
    (2007)
  • One of Our Thursdays Is Missing Experience the magic of 'One of Our Thursdays Is Missing' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Thursday Next Books universe.
    (2011)
  • The Woman Who Died A Lot The Publication Order of Thursday Next Books series continues with 'The Woman Who Died A Lot', another thrilling entry from Jasper Fforde.
    (2012)
  • Dark Reading Matter Experience the magic of 'Dark Reading Matter' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Thursday Next Books universe.
    (2027)

Publication Order of Shades Of Grey Books

2 books
  • Shades of Grey The Publication Order of Shades Of Grey Books series continues with 'Shades of Grey', another thrilling entry from Jasper Fforde.
    (2009)
  • Red Side Story 'Red Side Story' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Shades Of Grey Books series, set in the world Jasper Fforde has created.
    (2024)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

2 books
  • Early Riser Join the adventure in 'Early Riser' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Jasper Fforde.
    (2018)
  • The Constant Rabbit Experience the magic of 'The Constant Rabbit' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2020)

Publication Order of Anthologies

1 books
  • Relics, Wrecks and Ruins In 'Relics, Wrecks and Ruins', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.
    (2021)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Jasper Fforde?

Jasper Fforde is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 19 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Chronicles Of Kazam Books, Publication Order of Nursery Crime Books, Publication Order of Thursday Next Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Jasper Fforde book series to start with?

For readers new to Jasper Fforde's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Chronicles Of Kazam Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 4 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Jasper Fforde's writing.

Q: How many books has Jasper Fforde written?

Jasper Fforde has written over 19 books across 6 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.