About Us

ReadingOrderBooks.com was created for one simple reason: to help readers enjoy book series the way they were meant to be read — in the correct order.

If you’ve ever felt confused about where to start with a long-running series, unsure whether to follow publication order or chronological order, or worried about spoilers from reading the wrong book first, you’re not alone. That frustration is exactly what inspired this site.

Our Mission

Our goal is to become a reliable reference point for readers who want clear, accurate, and easy-to-follow reading orders for book series of all kinds — fiction and non-fiction, classic and modern, mainstream and niche.

We focus on:

Listing books in correct reading order
Explaining differences between publication order vs chronological order
Covering spin-offs, companion novels, novellas, and side stories
Keeping series pages updated as new books are released

Whether you’re starting a series for the first time or returning after years away, ReadingOrderBooks.com is here to make the process simple.

How Our Lists Are Created

Our reading order guides are researched using a combination of:

Official publisher information
Author interviews and statements
Bibliographic data from trusted book databases
Cross-checking release histories and series timelines

Whenever a series has multiple valid reading approaches, we clearly explain why and let you choose the option that best fits your reading style.

We prioritize clarity over clutter — no unnecessary fluff, no endless scrolling, just the information readers actually need.

Who This Site Is For

ReadingOrderBooks.com is built for:

Casual readers discovering a new series
Dedicated fans revisiting long-running worlds
Gift buyers trying to purchase the right first book
Anyone who wants to avoid accidental spoilers

If a series has more than one book, chances are someone has asked, “What order should I read this in?” — and that’s where we come in.

Affiliate Disclosure

ReadingOrderBooks.com participates in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this site, at no additional cost to you. For more details, please see our Affiliate Disclosure page.

These commissions help support:

Ongoing research and updates
Hosting and site maintenance
Expansion into more authors and series

We never rank or recommend books based on commissions — accuracy always comes first.

Our Long-Term Vision

ReadingOrderBooks.com is an evolving project. Over time, we aim to:

Expand coverage across more genres and authors
Add clearer explanations for complex timelines
Improve navigation and series discovery
Keep pages fresh and relevant as new books are released

Books are meant to be enjoyed, not puzzled over. Our job is to remove the confusion so you can focus on reading.

Get in Touch

Have a correction, suggestion, or series you’d like us to cover?
We’re always happy to hear from fellow readers.