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Jasper Fforde

Jasper Fforde Reading Order

6 series · 19 books · Born 1961

Literary FictionMystery & Thriller

Jasper Fforde is a talented English author recognized for his inventive blend of literary allusions and humor across various genres. He has published 19 novels spread across six series, including the popular Thursday Next and Chronicles of Kazam, as well as standalone works. Active from 2001 to 2027, Fforde continues to engage readers with his whimsical storytelling and imaginative plots.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2021–2021)

#Title
1
Relics, Wrecks and Ruins
2021Buy 🇺🇸

Chronicles Of Kazam Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2010–2021)

Start with The Last Dragonslayer, the first of 4 books in the Chronicles Of Kazam series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Last Dragonslayer
The Last Dragonslayer
2010Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Song of the Quarkbeast
2011Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Eye of Zoltar
The Eye of Zoltar
2014Buy 🇺🇸
4
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The Great Troll War
2021Buy 🇺🇸

Nursery Crime Series

Complete

2 books (2005–2006)

Start with The Big Over Easy and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Big Over Easy
The Big Over Easy
2005Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of The Fourth Bear
The Fourth Bear
2006Buy 🇺🇸

Shades Of Grey Series

Ongoing

2 books (2009–2024)

Start with Shades of Grey and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Shades of Grey
Shades of Grey
2009Buy 🇺🇸
2
Red Side Story
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2018–2020)

Start with Early Riser and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Early Riser
Early Riser
2018Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Constant Rabbit
2020Buy 🇺🇸

Thursday Next Series

Ongoing

8 books (2001–2027)

Start with The Eyre Affair, the first of 8 books in the Thursday Next series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Eyre Affair
The Eyre Affair
2001Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Lost in a Good Book
Lost in a Good Book
2002Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Well of Lost Plots
The Well of Lost Plots
2003Buy 🇺🇸
4
Something Rotten
2004Buy 🇺🇸
5
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First Among Sequels
2007Buy 🇺🇸
6
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One of Our Thursdays Is Missing
2011Buy 🇺🇸
7
The Woman Who Died A Lot
2012Buy 🇺🇸
8
Dark Reading Matter
2027Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jasper Fforde written?
Jasper Fforde has written 19 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2001 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Jasper Fforde series?
Here are the first books in Jasper Fforde's series: Chronicles Of Kazam: The Last Dragonslayer; Nursery Crime: The Big Over Easy; Shades Of Grey: Shades of Grey; Thursday Next: The Eyre Affair.
What order should I read Jasper Fforde's books?
We recommend reading Jasper Fforde's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Jasper Fforde still writing new books?
Yes, Jasper Fforde has 2 ongoing series: Shades Of Grey, Thursday Next.

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