Series

Bartimaeus series in reading order

There are 3 books in the Bartimaeus series.

Published between 2000 and 2005. The publication order differs from the reading order — both are below.

In alternate London where magicians rule, young Nathaniel summons the ancient, sardonic djinni Bartimaeus to exact revenge on a rival. Their uneasy partnership plunges them into political intrigue, magical conspiracies, and battles of wit. Stroud creates a richly imagined world narrated with sharp h

All 3 books, in reading order

• 1. The Amulet of Samarkand (2003) — Jonathan Stroud · 462 pages
• 2. The Golem’s Eye (2000) — Jonathan Stroud · 592 pages
• 3. Ptolemy's Gate (2005) — Jonathan Stroud · 512 pages

Bartimaeus in publication order

1. The Golem’s Eye (2000) — Jonathan Stroud
2. The Amulet of Samarkand (2003) — Jonathan Stroud
3. Ptolemy's Gate (2005) — Jonathan Stroud

All 3 books total 1,566 pages.

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