Which James Bond Novel Comes First In The Series Chronology?

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DaxFisher
DaxFisher
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What's the best edition to buy? Some modern prints have fantastic introductions that place 'Casino Royale' in its historical context, which really enriches a first read.
2026-07-30 19:20:40
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DanJones
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I'm more of a film person, but even I know the book series starts with 'Casino Royale.' It's like knowing Sherlock Holmes starts with 'A Study in Scarlet.' Basic fandom literacy.
2026-07-31 06:17:06
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I've seen lists that try to incorporate Fleming's non-fiction book 'Thrilling Cities' or his children's story 'Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang' into a Bond chronology. That's taking the fandom way too far. Stick to the fourteen volumes of fiction. That's the canon. Everything else is just fun trivia.
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