Expert: Josh - 8/31/2010

Question
I no when each buffy book came out, but they are not in order of how to read them to go with each season, i am now watching season 3 and i want to read season 3 books along with them show. and i was wondering if you knew which ones to read, to go with the shows. or just which books writin about season3 i should read so it follows the story line, and im not just reading books in season 3 that are scattered around so im not reading the end of the season as i watch the beging. thank you, iv been hoping someone could anwser this questions for some time now. thank you for you time, jennifer

Answer
Hello Jennifer,

The problem with the books is that they're not exactly written in any coherent way to reflect the seasons as they happened. The characters vary from book to book, and the themes and storyline in each book differ greatly from one to another.

The best way I've managed to figure it out is to go by characters. For instance, we know that OZ is introduced to us in the third season, as is Faith and Weasley. The best way to figure it out? Read the back and see which characters are mentioned, and you'll have a rough timeline.

Hope this helps!

Josh.