The Thursday Next is a Science Fiction / Crime Fiction series by Jasper Fforde, made up of 8 books published between 2001 and 2025. It begins with The Eyre Affair (2001), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Dark Reading Matter (2025), spanning 24 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | |||
| 1 | The Eyre Affair | 2001 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Lost in a Good Book | 2002 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | The Well of Lost Plots | 2003 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | Something Rotten | 2004 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | First Among Sequels | 2007 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2010s | |||
| 6 | One of Our Thursdays Is Missing | 2011 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | The Woman Who Died A Lot | 2012 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 8 | Dark Reading MatterLatest | 2025 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Thursday Next series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Thursday Next series?
Start with The Eyre Affair (2001), the first book in the Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Thursday Next series?
There are 8 books in the Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde, published between 2001 and 2025.
What is the first book in the Thursday Next series?
The first book in the Thursday Next series is The Eyre Affair, published in 2001 by Jasper Fforde.
What is the latest book in the Thursday Next series?
The most recent book in the Thursday Next series is Dark Reading Matter (2025) by Jasper Fforde.