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J. W. Wells & Co. Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of J. W. Wells & Co. books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the J. W. Wells & Co. series? Start with "The Portable Door" (2003) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete J. W. Wells & Co. reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

The Portable Door
2003

In Your Dreams
2004

Earth, Air, Fire and Custard
2005

You Don't Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But it Helps
2006

The Better Mousetrap
2008

May Contain Traces of Magic
2009

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Sausages
2011

The Eight Reindeer of the Apocalypse
2023
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