Where to start

Big catalogs are intimidating. Each guide picks the single best first book for an author, with alternatives and what to skip.

Best Stephen King book to start with

Start with The Shining

Mistborn: The Final Empire

Best Brandon Sanderson book to start with

Start with Mistborn: The Final Empire

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Best Sarah J. Maas book to start with

Start with A Court of Thorns and Roses

Best Lee Child book to start with

Start with Killing Floor

The Lightning Thief

Best Rick Riordan book to start with

Start with The Lightning Thief

Best Lee Child book to start with

Start with Killing Floor

Best Rebecca Yarros book to start with

Start with Fourth Wing

The Lightning Thief

Best Rick Riordan book to start with

Start with The Lightning Thief

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Best J.K. Rowling book to start with

Start with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Best Jeff Kinney book to start with

Start with Diary of a Wimpy Kid