Epic Fantasy · 20+ books
The Cosmere
Brandon Sanderson's interconnected fantasy universe. Multiple entry points, a clear beginner path, and a full reading order reference.
Why we built BookOrder
BookOrder grew out of the kind of reading love that only other readers really understand. It is for the people who do not just want to finish a book, but want to sink all the way into a world, follow every thread that matters, and experience a series in the most rewarding way possible. Some stories are simple. Others open into something bigger, with companion novels, side characters who carry their own arcs, quiet setup that pays off books later, and whole universes that feel richer the deeper you go. We built this site because we know how immersive that kind of reading can be, and how hard it can be to figure out the right path through it all.
It is also for readers who treasure surprise. If you love those moments when everything shifts, when a reveal lands perfectly and suddenly the whole story looks different, then you know how precious that experience is. We wanted a place that helps readers navigate big series without accidentally ruining those moments along the way. BookOrder is our way of sharing the kind of guidance we always wished we had, thoughtful, spoiler-free, and made by people who believe that finding your way through a great story is part of the joy of loving books.
Choose a world to enter
Comedic Fantasy · 41 books
Discworld
41 books across multiple sub-series by Terry Pratchett. Multiple entry points depending on what kind of story you want.
Sci-Fi · 6 core books
Dune
Frank Herbert's science fiction epic. Beginner path, stopping-point guidance, and a full reading order for the Herbert novels.
Fantasy Romance · 5 books
ACOTAR
Sarah J. Maas's fae fantasy romance series. Read in publication order, then use the Throne of Glass crossover guide if deciding what to read next.
High Fantasy · 8 books
Throne of Glass
Sarah J. Maas's debut fantasy series. One prequel placement decision shapes the whole experience - both paths work.
Fantasy Romance · 3+ books
Fourth Wing (Empyrean)
Rebecca Yarros's dragon-rider fantasy romance series. A continuous story - read in order from book one, no standalone entry points.
LitRPG · 8 books
Dungeon Crawler Carl
Matt Dinniman's LitRPG series. Dark humor, escalating stakes, and audiobooks fans consistently rate as excellent.
Hockey Romance · 7 books
Game Changers
Rachel Reid's connected standalone hockey romances. Read the full series or focus on the Heated Rivalry duet.
YA Sci-Fi · 3 books
Arc of a Scythe
Neal Shusterman's complete dystopian trilogy. A world without death, governed by Scythes. One continuous story - read in order from book one.
Epic Fantasy · 14 books
Wheel of Time
Robert Jordan's fourteen-book epic, completed by Brandon Sanderson. A single continuous story with clear checkpoints for pacing yourself.
Epic Fantasy · 5 of 7 books
A Song of Ice and Fire
George R. R. Martin's landmark series. Five books published, two planned. Companion books, novella guidance, and series status explained.
Fae Fantasy Romance · 8 books
Zodiac Academy
Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti's Fae academy universe. Main books, novellas, Ruthless Boys, Darkmore Penitentiary, and Sins of Zodiac in one order.
Popular reading-order questions
The pages that answer the specific questions readers search for most often.
How BookOrder works
Start where you are
New reader, mid-series, or returning after a break. The guides are built for every starting point.
Choose a path
Beginner, started-with-X, or completionist. Optional reads stay optional and are clearly marked.
Keep reading
Guidance reduces friction and protects you from spoilers at every checkpoint.