4 ms·Read the essay and then the series, or hold the essay for after reading?by aklemm 2y agoRead the essay and then the series, or hold the essay for after reading?Bluestein 2y agoWas wondering myself. Leaning towards the "least spoiler-y" approach :)sizewell 2y agoRead the books first for sure. The essay is a bit spoiler-y.mdorazio 2y agoRead Player of Games, then the essay, then go back and read some more books in the series.