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As to reading order, myself, I started at the beginning with Elantris, just to get my feet wet so to speak, since I'd never read any of Brandon's books. I guess I'm reading more or less by publication order. I'm reading Hero of Ages now, and, depending on how heartbroken I am when I reach the end, I'll either start Era II with Alloy of Law, or maybe read Warbreaker next.