I don’t know where they fit in the series but there are also the royal academy stories and short story collection. (I only read the main series - I will probably read them with Hannelores fifth year, or if I continue my reread agin)

And of your quick you might finish the series in time for Hannelores fifth year. (End of May)

https://j-novel.club/series/ascendance-of-a-bookworm-royal-academy-stories-first-year

https://j-novel.club/series/ascendance-of-a-bookworm-short-story-collection

https://j-novel.club/series/ascendance-of-a-bookworm-hannelore-s-fifth-year-at-the-royal-academy

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

You know, frequently I avoid side-stories because they're frequently low-effort cash grabs but Miya Kazuki has shown time and time again that her side-stories are fun, unique, and worthwhile so I might have to check them out.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

I like them a lot. They're not quick cash grabs and actually add a lot of world building around the story. I always praise the series for having fleshed out side characters with their own ambitions and motivations. And the side stories are expanding on this. I also highly recommend the Fan Books. There is a ton of extra infos about the world in there.