Movie · 2023
Is The Portable Door based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Portable Door is based on the book The Portable Door by Tom Holt (2003).
The Portable Door is book 1 of the J. W. Wells & Co. series.
The movie was released in 2023.
The book behind The Portable Door
J. W. Wells & Co.: books in 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)
Common questions
Is The Portable Door based on a book?
Yes. The Portable Door is based on the book The Portable Door by Tom Holt (2003).
Who wrote the book The Portable Door is based on?
The Portable Door was written by Tom Holt and first published in 2003.
Is The Portable Door part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the J. W. Wells & Co. series.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Portable Door, book 1 of The Portable Door. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.