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Today’s question is:
Do you read multi author box sets in order?
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Yes. I have one of those minds where I have to read from front to end. Rare would I read out of order. The only times I can think of would be when I bought the boxset for just one book. It can be a problem cos if the boxset starts with a weak book or a couple of weak books, I may end up not finishing it. It’s one reason I normally don’t buy the boxsets with 12 or more books
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I have bought a lot sets and depending on the authors and genre I do. It’s just easier to just read straight through book to book. But occasionally a set may have a few authors that I really like so I might read theirs first esp if the book is within a series I’m already reading.
Thanks for commenting I agree with you. thanks for commenting
Hi Jenny, My answer is no, unless they’re specifically advertised as a closely linked series that should be read in order. And even then, I might still read out of order, lol. 😊
I was waiting for your answer. I thought you may say that after seeingyour comments during storychat episodes.
I did read Mistletoe Season (3 x Christmas novellas) in order, but I figured that didn’t count and you’re talking about the longer 6 plus box sets. For the longer series, I learned to leave notes in my Kindle app on the novellas I’d read. It’s tricky navigating the larger sets if I’m not reading in order.
Oh thats another reason I read in order I read on the kindle. so much easier to go from front to end.