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ⓘ About Jasper Fforde
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.
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jasper Fforde?
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.
Which Jasper Fforde series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Thursday Next series, the earliest of Jasper Fforde's multi-book series: it opens with The Eyre Affair (2001) and runs to 8 books across 2001–2026, ending with Dark Reading Matter (2026). Jasper Fforde's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Jasper Fforde written?
Jasper Fforde has 19 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2001 and 2026. 16 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being the Thursday Next series with 8 books — and 3 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Jasper Fforde's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Jasper Fforde's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Thursday Next (2001–2026, 8 books), Nursery Crime (2005–2006, 2 books) and Shades Of Grey (2009–2024, 2 books), plus 1 more.
How are Jasper Fforde's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jasper Fforde's 19 books into 4 named series and 3 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Thursday Next (8 books, 2001–2026); Chronicles Of Kazam (4 books, 2010–2021); Nursery Crime (2 books, 2005–2006); Shades Of Grey (2 books, 2009–2024).