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The Portable Door by Tom Holt

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In The Portable Door, did you enjoy ...

... the quirky, irreverent humor and witty dialogue?

Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett

If you loved the sharp, playful banter and offbeat comedic situations in The Portable Door, you'll find Good Omens a delightful read. The antics of Aziraphale and Crowley as they attempt to avert the apocalypse are packed with clever satire, absurd scenarios, and snappy exchanges that echo the comedic tone Tom Holt is known for.

... the whimsical, lighthearted approach to magic and the supernatural?

The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde

If you enjoyed the way The Portable Door blended the mundane with the magical—like Paul and Sophie's bizarre office job turning out to be a front for magical machinations—then The Eyre Affair will charm you. Thursday Next's adventures through a surreal world of literary crimes and playful magic offer the same sense of fun and whimsy.

... the mixture of an ordinary office environment with secret magical organizations?

The Rook by Daniel O’Malley

If you were drawn to the hidden world of magical bureaucracy in The Portable Door, you'll be hooked by The Rook. Myfanwy Thomas wakes up with no memory and discovers she works for a covert supernatural agency, blending office politics with bizarre magical threats in a way that feels both thrilling and hilariously relatable.

... the fast-paced, madcap plot full of magical mishaps?

Sourcery by Terry Pratchett

If you liked how The Portable Door raced from one magical disaster to the next—whether it’s misfired spells or unexpected portals—Sourcery delivers a similarly energetic romp. Rincewind’s chaotic adventures at Unseen University create a non-stop barrage of magical mishaps and comedic set pieces that keep the pace brisk and the laughs coming.

... the detailed, imaginative worldbuilding hidden beneath the everyday?

Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman

If you appreciated how The Portable Door revealed a secret magical world lurking behind the facade of everyday London, Neverwhere is a must-read. Gaiman’s vision of London Below is richly developed, filled with eccentric characters and unexpected magical rules, offering the same sense of discovery and hidden wonder.

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