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William Gibson’s Sprawl Universe Reading Order

By Loki Content, Literature, Science Fiction

The ground-breaking stories that brought cyberpunk to the mainstream.

New Rose Hotel: Short story published in Burning Chrome.
Burning Chrome: Short story published in Burning Chrome.
Johnny Mnemonic: Short story published in Burning Chrome.
Neuromancer: Novel published in 1984.
Count Zero: Novel published in 1986.
Mona Lisa Overdrive: Novel published in 1988.

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Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Avalon Reading Order

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Marion Zimmer Bradley’s neo-pagan take on Camelot, including continuations by Diana L. Paxson.

The Fall of Atlantis: Novel published in 1987.
Ancestors of Avalon: Novel published in 2004, written by Diana L. Paxson.
Sword of Avalon: Novel published in 2007, written by Diana L. Paxson.
Ravens of Avalon: Novel published in 2007, written by Diana L. Paxson.
The Forest House: Novel published in 1993, co-written with Diana L. Paxson.
Lady of Avalon: Novel published in 1997, written by Diana L. Paxson.
Priestess of Avalon: Novel published in 2000, co-written with Diana L. Paxson. Starts some time before Part 2 of Lady of Avalon.
The Mists of Avalon: Novel published in 1983.

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The God of War Chronology

By Loki Adventure, Comics, Content, Fantasy, Games, Literature, Podcasts, Random

The bloody saga of one man’s vengeance and retribution against the gods of Olympus and Asgard

God of War: Ascension: PlayStation 3 game, released March 2013.
God of War: Chains of Olympus: PlayStation Portable game, released March 2008.
God of War: PlayStation 2 game, released March 2005.
God of War: Novelisation by Matthew Stover and Robert Vardeman, published May 2010.
God of War: Graphic novel by DC published March 2011.
God of War: Ghost of Sparta: PlayStation Portable game, released November 2010.
God of War: Betrayal: Mobile phone game.
God of War II: PlayStation 2 game, released March 2007.
God of War II: Novelisation by Robert Vardeman, published May 2010.
God of War III: PlayStation 3 game, released March 2010.
God of War – The Lost Pages: Podcast filling in some of the backstory of the 2018 game.
God of War: A Call from the Wilds
: Text-based game playable in Messenger, released February 2018.
God of War: Graphic novel by Dark Horse published June 2019.
God of War: PlayStation 4 game, released in April 2018. Despite the name, this is a new game, not a reissue of the original.
God of War: The Official Novelisation: Novelisation by Robert J.M. Barlog, published August 2018.
God of War: Ragnarök: PlayStation 4 and 5 game, released in November 2022.
God of War: Ragnarök: Valhalla: Free DLC expansion for PlayStation 4 and 5 game, released in December 2023.

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The Chronicles of Narnia Reading Order

By Loki Content, Fantasy, Literature, Random

C.S. Lewis’ series of genteel fantasy novels

The Magician’s Nephew: Novel published in 1955.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Novel published in 1950.
The Horse and His Boy: Novel published in 1954.
Prince Caspian: Novel published in 1951.
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader: Novel published in 1952.
The Silver Chair: Novel published in 1953.
The Last Battle: Novel published in 1956.

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The Lumberjanes Reading Order

By Loki Adventure, BBB-Revisit, Comics, Content, DC Comics, Literature, Random, The New 52

One of the best comics for young adults out there. Friendship to the Max!

Lumberjanes, vol.1: Beware The Kitten Holy: Reprints Lumberjanes #1-4 (April 2014 – July 2014).
Lumberjanes, vol.2: Friendship To The Max: Reprints Lumberjanes #5-8 (August 2014 – November 2014).
Lumberjanes, vol.3: A Terrible Plan: Reprints Lumberjanes #9-12 (December 2014 – March 2015).
Lumberjanes, vol.4: Out of Time: Reprints Lumberjanes #14-17 (May 2015 – August 2015).
Lumberjanes, vol.5: Band Together: Reprints Lumberjanes #13 & 18-20 (April 2015 & September 2015 – November 2015).
Lumberjanes, vol.6: Sink or Swim: Reprints Lumberjanes #21-24 (December 2015 – March 2016).
Beyond Bay Leaf: Originally published as Lumberjanes: Beyond Bay Leaf #1 (October 2015); Reprinted in Lumberjanes: Bonus Tracks
Lumberjanes / Gotham Academy: Reprints Lumberjanes / Gotham Academy #1-6 (June 2016 – November 2016).
Crosses over with the New 52 Universe, although it may not be canonical in either universe.
Lumberjanes, vol.7: A Bird’s-Eye View: Reprints Lumberjanes #25-28 (April 2016 – July 2016).
Makin’ the Ghost of It: Originally published in Lumberjanes: Makin’ the Ghost of It #1 (May 2016); Reprinted in Lumberjanes: Bonus Tracks
Sphinxes, and Riddles, and Wishes, Oh My!: Originally published in Lumberjanes: Makin’ the Ghost of It #1 (May 2016); Reprinted in Lumberjanes: Bonus Tracks
Lumberjanes, vol.8: Stone Cold: Reprints Lumberjanes #29-32 (August 2016 – November 2016).
Lumberjanes, vol.9: On A Roll: Reprints Lumberjanes #33-36 (December 2016 – March 2017).
Faire and Square: Originally published in Lumberjanes: Faire and Square #1 (June 2017); Reprinted in Lumberjanes: Bonus Tracks
Las Estrellas Del Campo: Edicion Lumberjanes: Originally published in Lumberjanes: Faire and Square #1 (June 2017); Reprinted in Lumberjanes: Bonus Tracks
Lumberjanes, vol.10: Parent’s Day: Reprints Lumberjanes #37-40 (April 2017 – July 2017).
Lumberjanes, vol.11: Time After Crime: Reprints Lumberjanes #41-44 (August 2017 – November 2017).
Lumberjanes: Unicorn Power: Original prose novel published October 2017.
Lumberjanes, vol.12: Jackalope Springs Eternal: Reprints Lumberjanes #45-48 (December 2017 – March 2018).
Lumberjanes, vol.13: Indoor Recess: Reprints Lumberjanes #49-52 (April 2018 – July 2018).
Lumberjanes: The Moon Is Up: Original prose novel published May 2018.
Lumberjanes, vol.14: X Marks the Spot: Reprints Lumberjanes #53-56 (August 2018 – November 2018).
Lumberjanes: The Infernal Compass: Original graphic novel published October 2018.
Lumberjanes: The Good Egg: Original prose novel published October 2018.
Lumberjanes, vol.15: Birthday Smarty: Reprints Lumberjanes #57-60 (December 2018 – March 2019).
Lumberjanes, vol.16: Mind Over Mettle: Reprints Lumberjanes #61-64 (April 2019 – July 2019).
Lumberjanes: Ghost Cabin: Original prose novel published September 2019.
Lumberjanes, vol.17: Smitten in the Stars: Reprints Lumberjanes #65-68 (August 2019 – November 2019).
Lumberjanes: The Shape of Friendship: Original graphic novel published November 2019.
Lumberjanes, vol.18: Horticultural Horizons: Reprints Lumberjanes #69-72 (December 2019 – March 2020).
Lumberjanes: True Colors: Original graphic novel published October 2018.
Lumberjanes, vol.19: A Summer to Remember: Reprints Lumberjanes #73–74 (September 2020 – October 2020).
Lumberjanes, vol.20: End of Summer: Reprints Lumberjanes #75 (November 2020) & Lumberjanes: End of Summer Special (December 2020).

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The Laundry Files Reading Order

By Loki Content, Espionage, Fantasy, Horror, Literature, Military, Random, Science Fiction, Superhero

Charles Stross’ brilliant combination of the Cthulhu Mythos and Le Carre style espionage

The Atrocity Archive: Short story published in 2003 in The Atrocity Archives.
The Concrete Jungle: Short story published in 2003 in The Atrocity Archives.
The Jennifer Morgue: Novel published in 2007.
Pimpf: Short story published in The Jennifer Morgue.
Down on the Farm: Short story published in 2013.
Equoid: Short story published in 2013.
The Fuller Memorandum: Novel published in 2010.
Overtime: Short story published in 2009; set at Christmas.
The Apocalypse Codex: Novel published in 2012.
A Conventional Boy: Novel published in 2025.
The Rhesus Chart: Novel published in 2014; set in Spring.
The Annihilation Score: Novel published in 2015; set in Summer and Autumn.
Escape from Yokai Land: Novella published in 2022; set in March – April.
The Nightmare Stacks: Novel published in 2016; set in March – April. These two stories occur in parallel.
The Delirium Brief: Novel published in 2017; set in May – June.
The Labyrinth Index: Novel published in 2018; set in January – February.
The Regicide Report: Novel published in 2026; set in March – May.
Dead Lies Dreaming: Novel published in 2020; set in December.
Quantum of Nightmares: Novel published in 2022; set in December.
Season of Skulls: Novel published in 2022; set in March.

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The Song of Ice and Fire Reading Order

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George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy series

Aegon’s Conquest: Chapter of Fire and Blood, published 2020.
Reign of the Dragon – The Wars of King Aegon I Three Heads Had the Dragon – Governance Under King Aegon I: Chapters of Fire and Blood, published 2020.
The Sons of the Dragon: Chapter of Fire and Blood, published 2020; also published (in edited form) in The Book of Swords, published 2017.
Prince into King – The Ascension of Jaehaerys I: Chapter of Fire and Blood, published 2020.
The Year of the Three Brides: Chapter of Fire and Blood, published 2020.
A Surfeit of Rulers: Chapter of Fire and Blood, published 2020.
A Time of Testing – The Realm Remade I Birth, Death, and Betrayal Under King Jaehaerys I I Jaehaerys and Alysanne – Their Triumphs and Tragedies I The Long Reign – Jaehaerys and Alysanne: Policy, Progeny, and Pain: Chapters of Fire and Blood, published 2020.
Heirs of the Dragon – A Question of Succession: Chapter of Fire and Blood, published 2020.
The Rogue Prince: Novelette collected in Rogues, published 2014. A shortened version of the preceding entry, containing much the same text.
The Princess and the Queen: Novella collected in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, published 2013. This is an abridged version of The Dying of the Dragons.
The Dying of the Dragons – The Blacks and the Greens The Dying of the Dragons – A Son for a Son The Dying of the Dragons – The Red Dragon and the Gold The Dying of the Dragons – Rhaenyra Triumphant The Dying of the Dragons – Rhaenyra Overthrown The Dying of the Dragons – The Short, Sad Reign of Aegon II: Chapters of Fire and Blood, published 2020.
Aftermath – The Hour of the Wolf Under the Regents – The Hooded Hand Under the Regents – War and Peace and Cattle Shows Under the Regents – The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency: Chapters of Fire and Blood, published 2020.
The Hedge Knight: Novella collected in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, published 2015.
The Sworn Sword: Novella collected in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, published 2015.
The Mystery Knight: Novella collected in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, published 2015.
A Game of Thrones: Novel originally published in 1996.
A Clash of Kings: Novel originally published in 1998.
A Storm of Swords: Novel originally published in 2000.
A Feast for Crows: Novel originally published in 2005.
A Dance with Dragons: Novel originally published in 2011.

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Marvel Earth 691 — Killraven and the Guardians of the Galaxy

By Loki Comics, Content, Literature, Marvel Alternate Timelines, Marvel Comics, Random, Science Fiction, Superhero

The original Guardians of the Galaxy, the Martians of H.G. Wells and Killraven, Warrior of the Worlds!

Note that items on this Reading Order are placed in chronological order for Earth 691, which does not always match where events crossover with Earth 616, the main Marvel Universe.

The War of the Worlds: The original novel by H.G. Wells is canonical on Earth 691, taking place in 1901.
Essential Killraven, vol.1: Reprints Amazing Adventures #18-39 (May 1973 – December 1976); Marvel Team-Up #45 (May 1976); Marvel Graphic Novel #7 (August 1983) & Killraven #1 (February 2001).
The bulk of this volume takes place in the alternate future of Earth 691, but the Marvel Team-Up story crosses over with the Marvel Universe.
Wolverine & the Black Cat: Claws II: Reprints Wolverine & Black Cat: Claws II #1-3 (August 2011 – November 2011).
Wisdom: Rudiments of Wisdom: Reprints Wisdom #1-6 (January 2007 – July 2007).
Marvel Zombies 5: Reprints Marvel Zombies 5 #1-5 (June 2010 – September 2010).
It is unclear whether the Earth-691 visited in this storyline is the actual one, or just a closely related alternate. This story crosses over with the main Marvel Universe.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Tomorrow’s Avengers, vol.1: Reprints Marvel Super-Heroes #18 (January 1969); Marvel Two-In-One #4-5 (July 1974 – September 1974); Giant-Size Defenders #5 (July 1975); Defenders #26-29 (August 1975 – November 1975); & Marvel Presents #3-12 (February 1976 – August 1977).
Guardians of the Galaxy: Tomorrow’s Avengers, vol.2: Reprints Thor Annual 6 (1977); Avengers #167-168 & 170-177 (January 1978 – February 1978 & April 1978 – November 1978); Ms. Marvel #23 (April 1979); Marvel Team-Up #86 (October 1979); Marvel Two-In-One #61-63 & 69 (March 1980 – May 1980 & November 1980).
JLA/Avengers: The Collector’s Edition: Reprints JLA/Avengers #1-4 (September 2003 – December 2003).
The Guardians of the Galaxy appear among the Avengers in this story, drawn from approximately this point in their timeline.
Guardians of the Galaxy by Jim Valentino, vol.1: Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #1-7 (June 1990 – December 1990) & Annual #1 (July 1991); Fantastic Four Annual #24 (July 1991); Thor Annual #16 (July 1991); & Silver Surfer Annual #4 (July 1991).
Crosses over with the main Marvel Universe.
Fantastic Four: Korvac Quest: Reprints Fantastic Four Annual #24 (July 1991); Thor Annual #16 (July 1991); Silver Surfer Annual #4 (July 1991); & Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1 (July 1991).
Crosses over with the main Marvel Universe.
Guardians of the Galaxy by Jim Valentino, vol.2: Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #8-20 (February 1991 – January 1992).
Guardians of the Galaxy by Jim Valentino, vol.3: Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #21-29 (February 1992 – October 1992) & Annual #2 (1992); & Marvel Super-Heroes #18 (January 1969, Guardians story only).
Guardians of the Galaxy Classic: In the Year 3000, vol.1: Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #30-39 (November 1992 – August 1993) & Annual #3 (1993); & Marvel Comics Presents #134 (August 1993, Major Victory story only).
Guardians of the Galaxy Classic: In the Year 3000, vol.2: Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #40-50 (September 1993 – July 1994) & Annual #4 (1994); & Galactic Guardians #1-4 (July 1994 – October 1994).
Thor Corps: Reprints Thor Corps #1-4 (September 1993 – December 1993); & Thor #337, 384, 433 & parts of 438-441 (November 1983, October 1987, June 1991 & November 1991 – December 1991).
Takes place during In The Year 3000 at some point after Guardians of the Galaxy #43; also crosses over with Earth 8710 and the main Marvel Universe.
Guardians of the Galaxy Classic: In the Year 3000, vol.3: Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #51-62 (August 1994 – July 1995) & Annual #4 (1994).
Guardians of the Galaxy, vol.1: Legacy: Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #1-6 (July 2008 – December 2008).
This volume takes place in the modern day of the Marvel Universe, but includes important appearances by Earth 691 characters.
Guardians of the Galaxy, vol.2: War of Kings, Book 1: Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #7-12 (January 2009 – May 2009).
This volume takes place in the modern day of the Marvel Universe, but includes important appearances by Earth 691 characters.
Guardians of the Galaxy, vol.3: War of Kings, Book 2: Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #13-19 (June 2009 – December 2009).
This volume takes place in the modern day of the Marvel Universe, but includes important appearances by Earth 691 characters.
Guardians of the Galaxy, vol.4: Realm of Kings: Reprints Guardians of the Galaxy #20-25 (January 2010 – June 2010).
This volume takes place in the modern day of the Marvel Universe, but includes important appearances by Earth 691 characters.
Guardians 3000, vol.1: Time After Time: Reprints Guardians 3000 #1-5 (December 2014 – April 2015).
Korvac Saga: Warzones!: Reprints Guardians 3000 #6-8 (May 2015 – July 2015); & Korvac Saga #1-4 (August 2015 – November 2015).
Guardians of the Galaxy: Tales of the Cosmos: Reprints Guardians of Infinity #1-8 (February 2016 – September 2016; lead stories only).

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The Scarlet Traces Reading Order

By Loki Comics, Content, Literature, Military, Random, Science Fiction, Steampunk

Ian Edginton and D’Israeli’s excellent adaptation and sequels to H.G. Wells’ “War of the Worlds”

The War of the Worlds: Graphic novel adaptation published in 2006.
The Adventure of the Wheezing Man: Short story by James Lovegrove, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. Date specified in story, features Sherlock Holmes.
The Menagerie: Short story by Emma Beeby, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. Date specified in story.
Scarlet Traces: Reprints Judge Dredd Megazine #4.16-4.18 (October 2002 – December 2002; Scarlet Traces stories only).
Spitting Blood: Short story by Mark Morris, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. Date specified in story.
The Alarmist: Short story by Dan Whitehead, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. Date specified in story.
Red Frame, White Heat: Short story by Andrew Lane, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. No date specified in story, placed here as a best fit.
The Martian Wasteland: Short story by Adam Roberts, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. No date specified in story, placed here based on parallel events in our history.
Wonderful Things: Short story by Jonathon Green, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. Date specified in story.
The Mechanical Marionette Mob: Short story by Maura McHugh, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. Date specified in story.
Going Up the Blue: Short story by Stephen Baxter, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. Date specified in story.
Scarlet Traces: The Great Game: Reprints Scarlet Traces: The Great Game #1-4 (July 2006 – October 2006).
Last Shot: Short story by Chris Roberson, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. Date specified in story.
Cold War: Reprints 2000AD #1988-1999 & 2023-2034 (2016 & 2017; Scarlet Traces stories only).
Something Sweet in the Superstitions: Short story by I.N.J. Culard, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology.
Voice for a Generation: Short story by Nathan Duck, appearing in Scarlet Traces: A War of the Worlds Anthology. Date specified in story.
Scarlet Traces, vol.3: Reprints 2000AD #2126–2129 & 2131–2138 (2019; Scarlet Traces stories only) & #2250–2255 and 2257–2261 (2021; Scarlet Traces stories only).

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The Adrian Mole Reading Order

By Loki Comedy, Content, Literature, Random, Web

The abstract and brief chronicles of the times

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4: Novel published in 1982
The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole: Novel published in 1985
The True Confessions of Adrian Mole: Novel published in 1989
Adrian Mole and the Small Amphibians: Short story published in 1991
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years: Novel published in 1993
Mole Cooks His Goose: Short story published in 1993
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years: Novel published in 1999
The Lost Diaries of Adrian Mole, 1999-2001: Novel published in 2008
Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction: Novel published in 2004
Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years: Novel published in 2009
Adrian Mole’s royal wedding diary: Essay published in 2011

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