Some people re-read the entire Liaden Universe® annually, or immediately prior to the publication of a new book.
Some people follow one character and read them through all the books in which they appear.
Some people re-read favorites in the series, as required for whatever it is that those books give them.
And then there are some other people . . .
I’m speaking of those who have never read the universe as a whole, despite having been intimately involved with the characters, the universe, and the story for more than 40 years.
One of those people is Sharon Lee.
Sharon has decided that, in 2026, she is going to read all of the Liaden Universe® novels in publication order, from Agent of Change to Diviner’s Bow.
And! Just to make it feel like a party, because any excuse for a party is a good excuse for a party — she’s inviting you to read along with her.
It will work like this.
1 Sharon will start reading on January 1 2026, with Agent of Change.
2 She will post notes under this page when and as often as she finds proper.
3 She will do her best to post a link when a new comment is posted, but you might want to bookmark the post, just in case.
4 Everyone is welcome to read along, and to comment. Commenting is subject to the Usual Rules of Courtesy. If the moderator (that’s Sharon) decides you’re being rude, she can and will ban you from posting.
5 Regarding posting, this is a moderated venue. Your post therefore may not appear the moment you hit ‘send.’ It’s possible that it may not appear for some hours, as the moderator is human and requires things like sleep. Patience. Text-based projects are by definition lesiurely.
. . . and that’s it.
Oh! One more thing.
Publication Order for the Liaden novels is:
Agent of Change
Conflict of Honors
Carpe Diem
Plan B
Local Custom
Scout’s Progress
I Dare
Balance of Trade
Crystal Soldier
Crystal Dragon
Fledgling
Saltation
Mouse and Dragon
Ghost Ship
Dragon Ship
Necessity’s Child
Trade Secret
Dragon in Exile
Alliance of Equals
The Gathering Edge
Neogenesis
Accepting the Lance
Trader’s Leap
Fair Trade
Salvage Right
Ribbon Dance
Diviner’s Bow