The Early 24th Century Reading List is centered around several series, all of which I have listed here together. These stories take place from the end of the The Original Series time frame to the beginning of each of the 24th century series' storylines. I have included every story that takes place in this period, the majority of which are standalone, and can be read in any order. So other than for the Stargazer series and the Terok Nor trilogy, there are no obvious "jumping on points" for this reading list.

There are seven main The Lost Era novels, and then four other novels which referenced 'The Lost Era' brand. There is also the Stargazer series, which takes place in this era, and several other standalone The Original Series and The Next Generation stories which take place in this time frame. Characters from The Original Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and New Frontier are featured throughout.

Besides the primary stories, several additional novels, short stories, and comics are connected due to various references in other books, or to other books. These references are mentioned in the notes.

Two novels are connected by the crossover series Double Helix (which ties into New Frontier.) Fourteen short stories or novellas are connected: one from Mere Anarchy (which references several tings in the Lit-verse), two from Enterprise Logs (which references several things in the Lit-verse), two from Tales From the Captain's Table (which is thematically connected to the Lit-verse spanning Tales From the Captain's Table), one from Deep Space Nine: The Lives of Dax (which ties into the Deep Space Nine Post-Finale Series), seven from New Frontier: No Limits (which ties into the New Frontier series), and one from Seven Deadly Sins (which ties into three Lit-verse series.) Various references in parts of IDW Comics' Star Trek #400 connect a story from that work.

The Early 24th Century Reading List stops after the beginning of each of the various 24th century series and all storylines transfer to their appropriate subsequent reading lists.

Dark blue denotes the primary narrative. Read these for the bare bones story. Light blue denotes the expanded storyline. Read any or all of these to go a bit deeper. The grey denotes every other connected story, regardless of overall continuity.

As always, not every reference to every other story is mentioned, just the one I chose as most important to show the expanding Lit-verse web.

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    • The Original Series: Mere Anarchy- Its Hour Come Round
      • Part 6 of the e-book miniseries.
      • Takes place just after the STAR TREK GENERATIONS prologue.
    • The Original Series: The Captain's Daughter
      • Essentially, The Lost Era, Book 0.
      • Events referenced in SERPENTS AMONG THE RUINS.
      • Takes place one year after the STAR TREK GENERATIONS prologue.
    • The Original Series: Vulcan's Forge
      • Ruanek featured in TOS: VULCAN'S HEART.
      • Takes place three years after the STAR TREK GENERATIONS prologue.
    • Shakedown
      • Part 8 of the ENTERPRISE LOGS anthology.
      • References Blackjack Harriman from TOS: THE CAPTAIN'S DAUGHTER.
    • The Lost Era: The Sundered
      • The Lost Era, Book 1.
      • Takes place five years after the STAR TREK GENERATIONS prologue.
    • The Original Series: Cast No Shadow
      • Features Elias Vaughn from DS9: AVATAR.
      • Takes place seven years after the STAR TREK GENERATIONS prologue.
    • The Veteran
      • Early 24th Century story in Marvel Comics' STAR TREK: UNLIMITED #8.
      • References Cenotaph from TOS: DYING OF THE LIGHT.
      • Takes place thirteen years after the STAR TREK GENERATIONS prologue.
    • The Lost Era: Serpents Among the Ruins
      • The Lost Era, Book 2.
      • Takes place eighteen years after the STAR TREK GENERATIONS prologue.
    • Iron and Sacrifice
      • Part 7 of the TALES FROM THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE anthology.
      • A sequel to SERPENTS AMONG THE RUINS.
      • Framing story takes place twenty-four years after the STAR TREK GENERATIONS prologue.
    • The Lost Era: One Constant Star
      • The Lost Era, Book 7.
      • Takes place twenty-six years after the STAR TREK GENERATIONS prologue.
      • A sequel to SERPENTS AMONG THE RUINS.
    • The Original Series: Burning Dreams
      • References the Palais de la Concorde from TNG: A TIME TO KILL.
      • Framing story takes place twenty-seven years after the STAR TREK GENERATIONS prologue.
    • Enter the Wolves
      • Cardassian disruption of Federation/ Legaran relations referenced in THE ART OF THE IMPOSSIBLE.
      • Takes place thirty-four years after the STAR TREK GENERATIONS prologue.
    • Terok Nor: Day of the Vipers
      • Book 1 of a Saga of The Lost Era.
      • Takes place over the period from forty-six to thirty-six years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • The Lost Era: The Art of the Impossible
      • The Lost Era, Book 3.
      • Takes place over the period from thirty-six to eighteen years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • Hour of Fire
      • Part 9 of the ENTERPRISE LOGS anthology.
      • Takes place thirty-two years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • The Next Generation: The Valiant
      • Essentially, Stargazer, Book 0.
      • Takes place thirty-one years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • Stargazer: Gauntlet
      • Stargazer, Book 1.
    • Stargazer: Progenitor
      • Stargazer, Book 2.
    • Stargazer: Three
      • Stargazer, Book 3.
    • Stargazer: Oblivion
      • Stargazer, Book 4.
    • Stargazer: Enigma
      • Stargazer, Book 5.
    • Stargazer: Maker
      • Stargazer, Book 6.
    • The Lost Era: Well of Souls
      • The Lost Era, Book 4.
      • Takes place twenty-eight years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • The Next Generation: Starfleet Academy- Mystery of the Missing Crew
      • The Next Generation young adult series Book 6.
      • Sinna featured in TNG: SECRET OF THE LIZARD PEOPLE.
      • Takes place twenty-three years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • The Next Generation: Starfleet Academy- Secret of the Lizard People
      • The Next Generation young adult series Book 7.
      • References Pandrilites from TNG: A CALL TO DARKNESS.
    • The Original Series: Vulcan's Heart
      • Features the Stargazer crew from TNG: REUNION.
      • Takes place twenty years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • Soldier On
      • Early 24th Century story in IDW Comics' STAR TREK #400.
      • Takes place nineteen years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • Terok Nor: Night of the Wolves
      • Book 2 of a Saga of The Lost Era.
      • Takes place between nineteen and seven years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • Double Helix: The First Virtue
      • Book 6 of the crossover series.
      • Takes place fifteen years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
      • A sequel to the STARGAZER series.
    • Dignified Transfer
      • Early 24th Century story in STAR TREK EXPLORER #11.
      • Features Gilaad Ben Zoma from TNG: REUNION.
      • Takes place eleven years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • The Music Between the Notes
      • Part 8 of THE LIVES OF DAX anthology, Curzon Dax.
      • Takes place ten years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • New Frontier: A Lady of Xenex
      • Part 12 of the NEW FRONTIER: NO LIMITS anthology.
    • New Frontier: Lefler's Logs
      • Part 4 of the NEW FRONTIER: NO LIMITS anthology.
      • Takes place over the twelve years leading up to "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • The Lost Era: Deny Thy Father
      • The Lost Era, Book 5.
      • Takes place over the period from nine to seven years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • Darkness
      • Part 2 of the TALES FROM THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE anthology.
      • Takes place nine years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • The Next Generation: The Buried Age
      • A Tale of The Lost Era.
      • Takes place over the nine years leading up to "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • The Lost Era: Catalyst of Sorrows
      • The Lost Era, Book 6.
      • Takes place between nine and one years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • New Frontier: Turning Point
      • Part 7 of the NEW FRONTIER: NO LIMITS anthology.
      • Takes place eight years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • The Next Generation: Starfleet Academy- Worf's First Adventure
      • The Next Generation young adult series Book 1.
      • Soleta featured in NEW FRONTIER: HOUSE OF CARDS.
      • Takes place seven years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • The Next Generation: Starfleet Academy- Line of Fire
      • The Next Generation young adult series Book 2.
      • Features the Kreel from TNG: STRIKE ZONE.
    • The Next Generation: Starfleet Academy- Survival
      • The Next Generation young adult series Book 3.
      • Features Soleta from TNG: WORF'S FIRST ADVENTURE.
    • New Frontier: Waiting for G'Doh
      • Part 3 of the NEW FRONTIER: NO LIMITS anthology.
      • Takes place three years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • New Frontier: Revelations
      • Part 6 of the NEW FRONTIER: NO LIMITS anthology.
      • Takes place two years before "Encounter at Farpoint."
    • The Slow Knife
      • Part 3 of the SEVEN DEADLY SINS anthology, Envy.
    • New Frontier: Out of the Frying Pan
      • Part 16 of the NEW FRONTIER: NO LIMITS anthology.
      • Takes place one year before "Encounter at Farpoint."
      • A sequel to NEW FRONTIER: HOUSE OF CARDS- SOLETA.
    • New Frontier: Alice, on the Edge of Night
      • Part 5 of the NEW FRONTIER: NO LIMITS anthology.
    • Double Helix: Vectors
      • Book 2 of the crossover series.
      • Takes place three years before "Emissary."
    • Terok Nor: Dawn of the Eagles
      • Book 3 of a Saga of The Lost Era.
      • Takes place over the nine years leading up to "Emissary."