Polls for Our Souls discussion

anyone who's read the chronicles of narnia - do you recommend i begin with the magicians nephew or lion witch and wardrobe? i gave magicians newphew a go about 15 years ago but was perhaps too young too appreciate it. was starting off with that book a mistake or should i give it another go now that im older? appreciate the rec - cheers!

Based on your question, I’m assuming what you’re asking is, “should I read the stories in chronological order or the order that they were published,” right? In my opinion chronologically is best - beginning with “The Magician’s Nephew” - because you get to see the creation and beginnings of Narnia. No, it’s not as fun as “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” but it’s necessary, and is probably why C.S. Lewis added it later. I re-read it not too-long ago, actually. Now you’ve gotten me thinking about reading the rest 😂 (minus LWW, I’ve read that too many times). Perhaps this summer…

Hope this helps!

If it's the first time, I say published order. The later written books contain spoilers for the earlier ones. On the re-read, chronological, or mix it up.

1. LWW
2. Prince Caspian
3. Voyage
4. Silver Chair
5. Horse
6. Magician
7. Last Battle