What Is The Correct Reading Order Of The Best Friends Next Door Books?

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SweetNook
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Favorite read: The New Girl Next Door
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I think the fandom wiki lists them in chronological order as the 'official' reading order. Wikis tend to go with in-universe timeline for clarity. So if you're checking a wiki for character bios, beware of spoilers if you haven't read the prequel! They'll assume you know the backstory from page one.
2026-07-18 23:41:54
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MiaRoss
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Ugh, I tried the chronological order and regretted it. 'How We Met' is so short and feels almost like an extended prologue. By the time I finished it and started 'Welcome to the Neighborhood', it felt like I was starting the story over from scratch. The tone shift was jarring. The first book is written to introduce you to the world and characters efficiently. The prequel assumes you already care. For me, publication order created a much smoother narrative momentum.
2026-07-19 02:23:33
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EdieKid
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Wait, are we talking about the ones with the blue covers or the ones with the photo covers? There are two different editions, and I think one of them numbers them differently. Can someone confirm which edition has the numbers printed inside? This is getting confusing.
2026-07-19 22:59:31
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