: I would personally enjoy each little story by release date order.
: Chronological order is too complicated and most novels jump around years
: like it's going on sale. With release order you get the full experience of
: witnessing the evolution and the highs and lows of Halo throughout the
: years just like those who have been with the series for over a decade.
: Plus it's always nice to feel like major plot points and little teases pay
: off in the long run instead of jumping straight to it.

: There's just one little correction I have to note. The Halo Wars graphic
: novel, Genesis, was a companion piece released alongside the game that
: sets itself up as a prequel. It's best to read Genesis first, then play
: Halo Wars. Nothing in the graphic novel teases anything that happens
: throughout the game or following the story's conclusion.

Agree with everything Grizz said, but I can't recommend Halopedia highly enough. As someone who is up to date on Halo, I still frequent Halopedia daily and am always learning or remembering something.