I think the obsession with perfect order can suck the joy out of reading. What happened to just picking up a book that looks good? If you’re confused, you can always stop and go find an earlier one.
‘Best Family Ever’ probably has enough exposition to get you oriented. Most series writers are skilled at making each book accessible, knowing not every reader will start from page one of book one. They’ll reintroduce characters and summarize past events naturally within the story.
Give it a shot as-is. If you’re hopelessly lost after a few chapters, then you can backtrack. But you might be pleasantly surprised at how well it works on its own.
I saw a YouTube video once where a booktuber explained the entire reading order for this author’s universe with a cute flowchart. Visual guides like that can be super helpful for complicated book families.
Maybe search on YouTube for ‘[Author Name] reading order’ or ‘where to start with [Author Name].’ Book enthusiasts love making these guide videos, and they often explain not just the order, but the tone and focus of each series, helping you decide if it’s your cup of tea.
Hearing someone talk passionately about the series can also get you excited to start the journey yourself, in the right order.
I’m a mood reader, so I’d never stick to a strict plan for 15+ books. I’d read ‘Best Family Ever’ if the mood struck me. If I loved it and wanted more of that family, I’d then go back and read the earlier books as prequels.
Reading prequels after the fact is a unique experience. You already know the ultimate fate of some characters, so you read their earlier struggles with a sense of dramatic irony or poignant foresight. It’s a different, but equally valid, perspective on the story.
Don’t let the ‘right’ order become a chore. Reading should be fun, not homework.
Is there an audiobook version? Sometimes listening to a long series in order is easier than reading it. You can listen while doing chores or commuting, which makes tackling a 15+ book saga feel less intimidating.
If the audiobooks are available, check the series listing on Audible or your library’s audio app. They’re almost always categorized in the correct sequence. Hearing the same narrator across all the books can also create a wonderful sense of continuity, making the family feel even more real.
Just queue them up in order and enjoy the journey. By the time the narrator gets to ‘Best Family Ever,’ you’ll be fully invested in the family’s story.
The library app I use, Libby, often shows series in order right on the book’s details page. Maybe check there? Sometimes these digital platforms have better metadata for series order than a general web search.
If it’s listed as part of a series, the app will usually say ‘Book 1 of 3’ or something similar. That’s a quick, no-fuss way to see where a title falls in sequence. If ‘Best Family Ever’ is listed as book three, you’ll know to look for books one and two first.
It’s a handy trick for avoiding accidental spoilers and making sure you’re starting your reading journey at the intended point.
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