"How many books are in the J. W. Wells \u0026 Co. series?"

"There are eight books in the J. W. Wells \u0026 Co. series, published between 2003 and 2023."

"What is the first book in the J. W. Wells \u0026 Co. series?"

"The first book in the J. W. Wells \u0026 Co. series is The Portable Door, published in 2003."

J. W. Wells & Co. books in order

Q: "Do I need to read the J.W. Wells \u0026 Co. books in order?"

"The J.W. Wells \u0026 Co. books can mostly be read as standalones, as each features a different main character and self-contained plot. However, reading in order from The Portable Door gives you the best sense of how the company and its recurring characters develop over time."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Portable Door	2003	Tom Holt	Buy
2	In Your Dreams	2004	Tom Holt	Buy
3	Earth, Air, Fire and Custard	2005	Tom Holt	Buy
4	You Don’t Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But it Helps	2006	Tom Holt	Buy
5	The Better Mousetrap	2008	Tom Holt	Buy
6	May Contain Traces of Magic	2009	Tom Holt	Buy
7	Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Sausages	2011	Tom Holt	Buy
8	The Eight Reindeer of the Apocalypse	2023	Tom Holt	Buy

The J. W. Wells & Co. series by Tom Holt imagines a world where magic is real and handled by a London corporation that operates like any other business, complete with office politics, HR problems, and terrible coffee. Each book follows a different employee or client of the firm as they get tangled up in some magical mess.

Starting with The Portable Door (2003) and running through eight books to The Eight Reindeer of the Apocalypse (2023), the series is packed with wordplay, absurd situations, and clever twists on fantasy tropes. Titles like You Don’t Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But it Helps and May Contain Traces of Magic give a good sense of the series’ tone. The Portable Door was also adapted into a 2023 film.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the J. W. Wells & Co. series?

There are eight books in the J. W. Wells & Co. series, published between 2003 and 2023.

What is the first book in the J. W. Wells & Co. series?

The first book in the J. W. Wells & Co. series is The Portable Door, published in 2003.

Do I need to read the J.W. Wells & Co. books in order?

The J.W. Wells & Co. books can mostly be read as standalones, as each features a different main character and self-contained plot. However, reading in order from The Portable Door gives you the best sense of how the company and its recurring characters develop over time.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order