Alex Harper

Alex Harper

Hi! I’m Alex Harper, the founder of BooksInChronologicalOrder.com—a resource built for readers who want clear, accurate, and up-to-date reading orders for book series and shared universes. In 2025, I created this site to solve a problem I kept running into as a reader: timelines that were incomplete, outdated, or missing key companion works. Every guide on this site is built using a consistent research process—cross-checking publisher listings, author FAQs/official announcements, and edition details—then reviewed for spoilers and updated when new books or official timeline changes are released. My goal is simple: help you start any series with confidence, avoid accidental spoilers, and enjoy the full story in the best order—whether you’re reading for the first time or returning to a longtime favorite. If you ever spot an error or a missing title, please reach out—I take corrections seriously and update guides quickly. Thanks for visiting, and happy reading!
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Most-Read vs Best-Selling Book Series (2025)

Quick Answer (TL;DR) Editor Pick: Most-Read Book Series The Empyrean Why we picked it: the zeitgeist fantasy; huge completion rates + collector buzz.Best for: readers who want dragons + romance + pace.Start here: Fourth Wing.Reading order: See our Empyrean guide.…

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Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once

Looking for a no-fluff starter canon? This list gathers 30 books everyone should read that shape how we think, feel, and talk to each other—spanning classics, modern must-reads, YA, and children’s favorites. Each pick is spoiler-light with a one-line why-read,…