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Which Jodi Taylor Novellas Fit Between The Main St Mary’S Books?

Finally catching up with the Chronicles of St. Mary's timeline, but all the short stories and novelettes have me a bit lost on where to slot them in chronologically.

2026-07-25 11:30:38

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AryaPrice

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RubyBook

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I wish there was an official, publisher-maintained reading order page that updated with every new release. It's the one thing missing for an otherwise reader-friendly series. Until that exists, we have to rely on the fantastic fan community. The St Mary's subreddit and dedicated Facebook groups have pinned posts with the order. It's the first thing new members ask, and the veterans always answer with kindness and detailed lists. It's a nice aspect of the fandom.

2026-07-27 06:39:35

MaxWells

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The chronological placement is key for maximum emotional payoff. Take 'A Bachelor's Guide to Murder' – it's set between books 4 and 5, and it genuinely deepens Peterson's character in a way that makes his arc in the later main novels hit so much harder. The 'Fayre's Fair' collection, with stories like 'The Steam-Pump Jump', fills in gaps during the early book timeline. I made the mistake of reading all the main books first and then circling back to the novellas, and I regretted it. Some of the quieter, more personal moments in the short stories provide essential context for the characters' headspace during the bigger crises.

2026-07-30 03:42:43

GoodPath

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It's interesting how the novellas often focus on side characters. Peterson, Markham, and even Clerk get their moments to shine. Because of that, their placement matters for character development. Reading 'A Bachelor's Guide to Murder' after book 4 makes Peterson's actions in book 5 more understandable. Skipping it, you might miss a layer of his motivation. They're not just filler; they're essential character studies. Think of them as the 'deleted scenes' that actually should have been left in the movie.

2026-07-31 08:50:13

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In what sequence should I read Jodi Taylor’s Chronicles of St Mary’s?

3 الإجابات2026-07-25 06:52:44

Is it just me, or does every fan forum for this series have a slightly different, fiercely defended 'perfect' reading order? One says to insert all short stories immediately, another says to read the Time Police books as they were published. It creates analysis paralysis for new readers. Here’s my take: Publication order is the author’s intended experience. She released the shorts and spin-offs when she did for a reason—maybe to flesh out a past event or introduce a concept. Sticking to that order won’t steer you wrong. It might feel a bit jumpy, but you’re seeing the universe expand exactly as early readers did. Any other order is really an optimization for a re-read, not a necessity for the first time.

How do the Time Police books connect to Jodi Taylor’s St Mary’s novels?

3 الإجابات2026-07-25 07:39:58

I love how the connection isn't static. It evolves. Early on, the Time Police are almost boogeymen to the St Mary's crew—the impersonal enforcers. But as the spin-off develops, we see the individuals within the organization, their struggles, and their own brand of loyalty. Characters from St Mary's pop in not just for fan service, but because their ongoing lives intersect with Time Police operations. It makes the universe feel lived-in and continuous. An event in a late St Mary's book might be the direct catalyst for a Time Police plotline a few books later.

How do you read Jodi Taylor’s Chronicles of St Mary’s in order?

3 الإجابات2026-07-25 11:32:27

The order gets fuzzy because of all the supplemental material. My library only had the main novels, so I read those straight through and loved it. Later, I bought the short story compilations. It was fine! The novels reference big historical jumps, and the short stories often show you those exact jumps in more detail. It was fun to read a novel mention a trip to Ancient Rome, then later read the short story that depicted that whole chaotic event.

What is the chronological Jodi Taylor book order for novellas and novels?

4 الإجابات2026-07-25 17:53:51

Jodi Taylor's writing style is so bingeable that I blasted through the novels without stopping for the shorts. I don't feel like I missed out on critical plot, just some extra character moments. The core story is all in the novels. The extras are exactly that—extra. Wonderful, but not essential for understanding the saga of Max and her disastrous historical field trips.

How does the Jodi Taylor book order link St Mary’s and Time Police?

4 الإجابات2026-07-25 08:10:08

Matthew's journey is the spine. Read St Mary's 1-10 to get his parents' epic love story and his weird childhood. Then jump to Time Police 1. Seeing this kid we watched grow up in the background of St Mary's now as a trainee, dealing with his famous parents' legacy, is incredibly satisfying. His perspective links the two series more than any plot event.

Where does each novella fit in the main Joanna Brady book order?

5 الإجابات2026-07-25 13:35:52

My rule of thumb: if the novella's title includes a main character's name ('Joanna's Husband...'), it's probably important to the timeline. If it's in a themed anthology with a generic title, it's probably a standalone, fun-sized case. The former I slot in carefully. The latter I read whenever. It simplifies the decision-making process a lot. 'The Last Goodbye' is the exception—it's a crossover, so it exists outside the normal rules.

How do Jodi Taylor’s short stories connect to her series reading order?

3 الإجابات2026-07-25 16:38:11

The audiobook route simplifies this a bit. Many of the short story collections are narrated by the same sublime narrator, Zara Ramm, and are produced as full audiobooks. Listeners can just slot the audio collection in where it falls in the series order. It feels very seamless that way. Sometimes a short story provides crucial comic relief or a quieter moment between the often chaotic main novels. I wouldn't say any contain information critical to the main plot's resolution, but they absolutely enhance character development. For Max and Leon especially, some of their best moments are in the shorts, showing sides of their relationship the fast-paced novels sometimes skate over.

Where does the first Time Police book fit in Jodi Taylor’s universe?

4 الإجابات2026-07-25 11:45:02

Don't overthink it! Jodi Taylor's books are about chaos, not neat timelines. Jump into 'Doing Time' whenever you want a change of pace. The humor is sharper, more satire-of-bureaucracy, and the new trio has fantastic chemistry. You can always loop back. The author does a good job of filling in necessary backstory without massive info-dumps. If a reference flies over your head, just note it and keep going; the plot itself is self-contained about their first chaotic case.

How do I read Jodi Taylor books in order of publication?

5 الإجابات2026-07-25 14:32:23

What's the worst that could happen if you read out of order? You'll be spoiled for some plot twists. Big deal. In a series where the history is the backdrop and the characters are the foreground, spoilers aren't the end of the world. Sometimes knowing a fate makes the journey there more poignant. Don't let perfect order be the enemy of good fun.