1. Me Before You
  2. After You
  3. Still Me

That is the clean reading path for Jojo Moyes’s Me Before You series. The books build on one another, so the order matters. Start with book one, keep going in release order, and you will get the story in the sequence it was built to follow.

The correct reading order

The full core series is short and simple, which makes it easy to plan your reading.

  • Me Before You — the starting point and the book that sets up the whole arc
  • After You — the direct sequel that continues the story after the first novel
  • Still Me — the final book in the main trilogy

If you are asking for the order in one line, that is it. Read them straight through. There is no better shortcut that improves the experience, and there is no reason to skip ahead if you want the story to land the way it should.

Why this order works

This series is built as a connected character journey rather than a set of loose stand-alone novels. That means the earlier books do real work for the later ones. The first book gives you the foundation, the second book picks up the aftermath, and the third book closes the loop.

Reading out of sequence would leave you without that setup. You would still understand pieces of the story, but you would lose the shape of the emotional arc. For a series like this, that matters more than speed.

The simplest rule is also the best one: read book one before book two, and book two before book three.

Book-by-book guide

1. Me Before You

Start here. This is the novel that introduces the characters and establishes the tone of the series. It is the book that gives the trilogy its identity, and it is the right place for any new reader to begin.

If you watched the movie first, this is still the book to read first on the page. The film only covers the beginning of the larger reading journey, so the novel is the better starting point if you want the full sequence.

This is also the right choice if you only plan to read one book from the series. Book one stands on its own better than the rest, and it gives you the cleanest sense of what Jojo Moyes is doing here.

2. After You

Read this second. It continues the story after the first novel and assumes you already know the setup. That is why it works best after Me Before You and not before it.

This book is for readers who want to stay with the characters and see what comes next. It is less about introducing the world and more about carrying the story forward. If you read it on its own, you would miss the context that gives it shape.

If you are moving through the series as a full read, this is the natural bridge between the opening book and the final one.

3. Still Me

Finish with this book. It completes the main trilogy and gives the series its last major chapter.

This is the book to reach when you want closure. It belongs after After You because it depends on everything that came before it. Reading it early would flatten the effect of the ending and remove the buildup that makes the trilogy feel complete.

If your goal is to read the entire series once, in order, this is where you stop.

The right format is the one that keeps you moving through the trilogy without friction.

Choose print if you want:

  • easy page-flipping and rereading
  • a physical set on your shelf
  • a format that works well for notes, tabs, or book-club discussion

Choose Kindle if you want:

  • all three books in one device
  • easy switching between phone and e-reader
  • a simple way to keep the trilogy together while traveling

Choose Audible if you want:

  • a hands-free way to get through the series
  • something you can listen to during commutes or chores
  • a format that makes a long character-driven series easier to fit into a busy day

Any of the three works. The important part is keeping the order intact. If you already know you prefer one format, start there and keep going through the trilogy in sequence.

Where the movie fits

The screen version most readers mean is the Me Before You movie adaptation, and it belongs after the first book if you want the cleanest path.

A simple way to approach it is this:

  1. Read Me Before You
  2. Watch the movie if you want the screen comparison
  3. Continue with After You and Still Me

That order gives you the book’s full setup before you compare it to the adaptation. It also keeps the trilogy intact, which matters because the film does not replace the rest of the series.

If you want to watch first, you can do that too. Just treat the movie as the starting point for the screen version, not as a substitute for the full reading order.

Who this series is for

This trilogy is a good fit if you like stories that stay close to the characters and build over time. It works especially well for readers who want a compact series rather than a long sprawl.

It is a strong choice for:

  • readers who want a clear three-book order
  • Jojo Moyes fans starting here for the first time
  • book-club readers who want a shared reference point
  • audiobook listeners looking for a series they can finish without losing track
  • movie viewers who want the story in book form

Who should pass? If you prefer series that are heavy on plot twists, action, or a large cast, this may feel more focused on relationships and aftermath than on big mechanical turns. That is not a flaw; it just means the series has a different rhythm.

Practical way to start

If you want the simplest plan, use this one:

  • Begin with Me Before You
  • Keep going with After You
  • Finish with Still Me

That path works whether you are reading in print, on Kindle, or through Audible. It also works if you came to the books through the movie and want the fuller version of the story.

If you only want to sample the series, read the first book and decide after that. If you already know you like character-LED fiction, there is no reason to overthink it. Read the trilogy in order and let each book do its part.

Verdict

The correct order for the Me Before You series is simple: Me Before You, After You, Still Me.

Start with the first book, keep the trilogy in release order, and treat the movie as a companion to book one rather than a replacement for the series. If you want the full emotional arc, read all three. If you only want one book, start with the first and see whether the series is the right fit for you.