MMario --

If you like the one you're reading now, go back and start at the beginning of the series with "Master and Commander" and read 'em in order. They really do build on one another. I listened to them all on tape, in order, and have now started back at the beginning reading the books. Great!

Cheers, Nancy

P.S. From what I hear, the movie has not much to do with the plots of the books, so you might as well go and see it now! I plan to see it this weekend.