A collection of the pilot books for popular series, for those of us who love to follow a character's journey for as long as an author will let us! Some of the below series have heavily debated starting points and book read orders--in those cases the pilot was selected based on what seems to be the most popular approach.

Step into the Cosmere... Listed in the order that Brandon Sanderson recommends to new readers of his work in 2024.

For when you're craving a good sapphic story, a collection of books that feature sapphic characters and/or a sapphic romance.

Classics to modern nonfiction, all under 300 pages.

From classic ghostly mansions to modern reimaginings of spooky house horror.​

Fantasy books that are inspired by Asian culture, folklore, history, values, legends, and myths.

Nonfiction focused on social identity, diversity, equity, inclusivity, class, and belonging. Together, we find history, identity, love, compassion, and community.

Craving "once-upon-a-time" with a twist? These modern retellings conjure the classics & fill them with fresh magic! Mix of grim, cozy, & in-between. 💫

These detectives are here to solve the mystery and to break or mend queer hearts. Whether legit or amateurs, they always solve the case.

Dramatic battles, tense political intrigue, unique world building...and is that maybe some romance I'm sensing? These books are not Romantasy but focus primarily on the SFF elements. Romance is a subplot and may not appear until later in the series, but when it does, you won't be disappointed.

An introduction to the SciFi genre, these books are part of the cultural zeitgeist or the 'canon' that many would recognize. Look for more niche titles in later Starter Pack volumes.

An introduction to the Classics, these books are part of the cultural zeitgeist or the 'canon' that many would recognize. Look for more niche titles in later Starter Pack volumes.