A.A. Albright Books in Order

Where to Start with A.A. Albright's Books

If you are looking to plunge into the magical world created by Irish author A.A. Albright, the sheer volume of interconnected books can feel a bit daunting. Across multiple series, Albright has woven a shared universe filled with charm, humor, and quirky supernatural creatures. Fortunately, she designs her series to be highly accessible. You do not need to read every single book in the universe to enjoy individual story arcs, but reading them in order helps you spot delightful crossovers and Easter eggs.

For the absolute best starting point, most readers recommend beginning with the flagship series: the Wayfair Witches. Starting with the very first book, Bottling It, introduces you to the core rules of Albright's magical universe, its lore, and the cozy Irish setting that serves as the anchor for all her spin-offs and companion works.

Wayfair Witches' Cozy Mystery Series

This is the cornerstone of Albright's bibliography, centering on Wanda Wayfair, a late-blooming witch who discovers her magical calling in Ireland's secret supernatural communities. The series mixes lighthearted charm with engaging detective work as Wanda and her coven investigate magical crimes. The reading order for the main series is as follows:

1. Bottling It (2017)
2. Bricking It (2017)
3. A Trick for a Treat (2017)
4. Winging It (2017)
5. Wrapping Up (2017)
6. Loved Up (2018)
7. Rocking Out (2018)
8. Acting Up (2018)
9. Legally Red (2018) – Note: This book shifts the perspective to Wanda's cousin, Melissa, offering a fresh take on the family dynamics.
10. Swotting Up (2018)
11. Forget Me Knot (2019)
12. All Hallowed Out (2019)
13. Holiday Heist (2019) – Note: A festive side story designed to be read after All Hallowed Out.
14. Doing Time (2020)
15. All Tricked Out (2021)
16. Faking It (2021)
17. Testing Times (2021)
18. Unhappening Ever After (2022)

Wayfair Witches: The Magnetic Magic Mysteries

Once you finish the main Wayfair Witches series, you can seamlessly transition into this direct three-part sequel series. It continues Wanda's journey as she balances her personal life, her familiar Dizzy, and new supernatural mysteries:

1. A Mindful Murder (2022)
2. An Electric Engagement (2022)
3. A Magnetic Marriage (2022)

Riddler's Edge Cozy Mystery Series

Set in the same shared universe, this 10-book series moves the action to the mysterious town of Riddler's Edge. The series follows Aisling Smith as she navigates local folklore, fae politics, vampires, and witches. While it operates independently of Wanda's story, characters from Riddler's Edge occasionally cross paths with characters from other series, rewarding readers who explore the full universe. Read them in this order:

1. A Little Bit Witchy (2018)
2. Witchy See, Witchy Do (2018)
3. Lucky Witches (2018)
4. Shiver Me Witches (2018)
5. So Very Unfae (2018)
6. Old-School Witch (2019)
7. A Little Bit Vampy (2019)
8. Slippery Slope (2020) – Note: While written as a standalone mystery in the town, it fits chronologically between books 7 and 9.
9. A Little Bit Spacey (2020)
10. Totally Married (2020)

Katy Kramer Cozy Mysteries

For readers who enjoy historical flair mixed with cozy supernatural crime-solving, the Katy Kramer series is the perfect detour. It follows historical cases and unique mysteries, adding historical depth to the magical lore of Albright's universe:

1. The Case of the Wayward Witch (2019)
2. The Case of the Haunted House (2019)
3. The Case of the Listening Library (2020)
4. The Case of the Strange Society (2020)
5. The Case of the Treacherous Train (2021)
6. The Case of the Christmas Carol (2021)

The Time Witch Series

Blending time-altering magic with romance and mystery, this series adds a complex layer of temporal manipulation to the shared universe. It is a fast-paced four-book series that should be read in chronological order:

1. So You Think You've Married a Warlock? (2023)
2. So You Think You're a Sleuth? (2023)
3. So You Think You Can Dance? (2023)
4. So You Think You Can Turn Back Time? (2024)

Museum of Magical Artefacts Series

This series introduces Annie Egan, a protagonist with the rare gift of sensing the history and thoughts of magical objects. After a suit of armor confesses a murder to her, Annie finds herself working at the museum, surrounded by dangerous relics and bizarre mysteries. The series began in 2024 and continues to release new installments:

1. Killer Knight at the Museum (2024)
2. Murderous Mummy (2024)
3. Wonky Wonderland (2024)

Note: While these three books kick off the series, Albright has expanded Annie's adventures in later years with books such as Vampire's Ball, Gruesome Globe, Ghastly Gramophone, Eternal Love, and Lone Wolf.

Standalone Novels & Companion Stories

Albright occasionally steps away from her multi-book series to write festive standalones. Her key standalone novel, Lost Christmas (2022), offers a self-contained holiday mystery that preserves the cozy, magical tone of her main universe without requiring any prior reading of her larger series.

Chronological Caveats and Crossover Guide

Because A.A. Albright's series exist in a shared universe, characters frequently show up as cameos in other series. For example, characters from Riddler's Edge might visit the enclaves in Wayfair Witches, or references to historical witch cases from Katy Kramer's era might pop up in the modern-day series. For the absolute best reading experience, you can alternate between series based on their publication years, though reading series-by-series remains the most popular and easiest way to follow the individual character arcs without getting confused.