Let's talk Patrick O'Brian books please.

[fullmetaljesus]

Let me preface this with:

I like to read. Mostly audiobooks.
99% of the time I prefer non-fiction.

I love the show "parks and rec"
One of the characters says "I'm going to go read this book about old ships"
Then moments later we see:




I believe he is reading



Now as I understand it. This is part of a huge series of books. And was part of the inspiration of "master and commander"

So my question is. Have any of you read it? Can I pick this book up and start reading it with out reading the preceding books and still understand what's going on?

 

[marvin02]

Patrick O’Brian - Book Series In Order

Complete order of Patrick O’Brian books in Publication Order and Chronological Order.

www.bookseriesinorder.com

Aubrey–Maturin series - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

Aubrey–Maturin series: Your Complete Reading Order for Patrick O'Brian's nautical adventures

All Hands on Deck! The story of Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin If you want to set sail, there is no better duo to do it with than Jack Aubrey and Stephen

www.readingbooksinorder.com

As someone who reads/listens to books a lot your question interested me. The links above may help you.

When I find that I've started a series out of order I usually go back to the beginning.

If you are an Audible member the first 3 books are included with the membership.

Edit: Master & Commander is the first book.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Patrick O’Brian - Book Series In Order

Complete order of Patrick O’Brian books in Publication Order and Chronological Order.

www.bookseriesinorder.com

Aubrey–Maturin series - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

Aubrey–Maturin series: Your Complete Reading Order for Patrick O'Brian's nautical adventures

All Hands on Deck! The story of Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin If you want to set sail, there is no better duo to do it with than Jack Aubrey and Stephen

www.readingbooksinorder.com

As someone who reads/listens to books a lot your question interested me. The links above may help you.

When I find that I've started a series out of order I usually go back to the beginning.

If you are an Audible member the first 3 books are included with the membership.

Edit: Master & Commander is the first book.

On my way to audible

 

[ditcherman]

Isn’t the only question that matters is that if Ron Swanson could really do what he wanted, he wouldn’t need an excuse to be able to sit in a lawn chair for a week?

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Isn’t the only question that matters is that if Ron Swanson could really do what he wanted, he wouldn’t need an excuse to be able to sit in a lawn chair for a week?

He probably read the 13 books before that one at his desk during the day.