How We Verify Reading Orders
At Reading Order Books, accuracy is our top priority. We understand that reading a series out of order can diminish your experience. Here's our rigorous process for ensuring every reading order on our site is correct.
Our 5-Step Verification Process
Source Collection
We gather data from official publisher sources, author websites, and authoritative bibliographic databases including ISBN records and the Library of Congress catalog. We prioritize primary sources whenever possible.
Publication Order Verification
We verify publication dates using multiple authoritative sources. This includes checking ISBN records, publisher catalogs, and official release announcements. For older series, we consult bibliographic archives.
Cross-Reference Check
We cross-reference our data against multiple independent sources. If there are discrepancies, we dig deeper to find the most accurate information. This step catches errors that single-source research might miss.
Community Feedback Integration
Our readers are passionate about accuracy. We review every piece of feedback and correction submitted through our site. If a reader spots an error, we investigate and update our records promptly.
Regular Updates
We update our reading orders monthly to include new releases. When authors announce new books, we add them to our database as soon as publication details are confirmed. Each series page shows when it was last verified.
Our Sources
We rely on authoritative sources to ensure accuracy:
- Official publisher websites and catalogs
- Author official websites and social media
- ISBN databases and records
- Library of Congress catalog
- WorldCat bibliographic database
- Publisher press releases and announcements
Report an Error
Found something that doesn't look right? We appreciate corrections from our community. You can:
- Leave a review on the series page with your correction
- Contact us through our contact page
All corrections are reviewed and verified before being applied. We typically respond within 48 hours.
Our Commitment to Quality
We've verified over 100,000 books across 80,000+ series. Our team is dedicated to providing readers with the most accurate and up-to-date reading orders available. Each verification badge on our series pages represents our commitment to this standard.