So, here I'm gonna sorta make a huge megathread for an order to watch/read the Re:Zero series. Recommended for those who have seen the anime and want to explore more, or if you want to watch it and experience as much as possible.

I have a few things to say before starting:
–Most of the shorts are like 10-20 pages, take like 5 minutes to read.
–Different translators worked on these, so different terminology is used. Sometimes the quality is bad.
–Not all short stories are included in this, just the ones I read, or the ones I think are more "canon".
–Actual time frame is unclear, and I may be incorrect about the order. I would actually like to know if you spot any inconsistencies along the way
–This whole thing is wholly personal, I'm just stating what I want cuz I feel like it to my followers

Let's begin then.
ARC 1

First off, of course, the 1st Volume of Re:Zero. Adapted into Episodes 1-3 of the original anime run, (eps 1-2 of the Director's Cut (DC)), it begins the story of Subaru wandering into this fantastical world in the very first arc.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Zero-Starting-Another-World/dp/0316315303/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25N4KJJIOCONE&keywords=re+zero+light+novel&qid=1584333480&s=books&sprefix=re%3Azer%2Cdigital-text%2C178&sr=1-1
The first Arc 1 short: "Emilia's Capital Tour". In this story, Emilia tours around the Capital before meeting Subaru.

There's only a summary of the story, and it kinda mentions stuff from later in the season, so it's hard to recommend

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jiN1aOW8HYynjpDfGaN_KhUNa45b02n6k9mn4oMlfbw/edit
Next up: "Felt's Job"

Part 1 of a 7-parter collection (I'll mention some of the other parts later). It shows Felt's perspective of "Emilia's Capital Tour," teasing some future characters.

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mGd2CBeijeHuVND5y4-xEY48qUmQU0K38iztcxY1osU/edit
ARC 2

We begin Arc 2 with Volume 2 of the main novel series. Adapted into Eps 4-7 (Eps 3-4 DC).

Subaru awakes at a mansion in the Matthers territory, encountering a brand new cast of characters along with reuniting with Emilia.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Re-light-Starting-Another-World/dp/0316398373/ref=pd_sbs_14_2/132-2951263-2201542?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0316398373&pd_rd_r=e38fbd32-bc37-4cf6-9e59-fc926b82efee&pd_rd_w=y5KNl&pd_rd_wg=WYhii&pf_rd_p=7cd8f929-4345-4bf2-a554-7d7588b3dd5f&pf_rd_r=5G2Q8QR53PJQZC13Z6S5&psc=1&refRID=5G2Q8QR53PJQZC13Z6S5
The first short of this Arc: "Emilia Training as a Maid in Roswaal's Manor", or "Emily's Maid Path"

A prequel set months before the main series. WARNING: the translator highlighted a BLATANT spoiler at the end, so just ignore that.

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EtHg3Fqy34cTAo9vViidXaj78_XgtWl5PBvoDzDS7zI/edit
Next: "Rem Meets Subaru"

A bit misleading, but it's the story in which Rem first encounters Subaru while he's asleep. Set just before Vol 2 starts.

Link: https://remonwater.wordpress.com/2018/02/02/rem-and-subaru-meet/
From this point on, some of the short stories are included in the Manga adaptations, as either written pose or as full on manga chapters. I'll include these links along with fanTLs.
Next short: "The Roswaal Mansion Girls’ Meet (Hot Bath Edition)"

Pt 1 of Girls' Meet, set in the middle of Ep 5. The girls have some nice bonding in the communal bathing room together. Not posting an image either, but for... rather different reasons than before.
Next up: "The Roswaal Mansion Girls’ Meet (Changing Room Edition)"

This is part 2, but I'm unsure if it's set in Ep 4 or Ep 8-9 (based on manga, it's the latter). It's just the girls having fun with clothes.

FanTL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1butlirEZlyNPMJ1_hzUuy28DCnELXshWpeXiFSikCx4/edit
Official: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076K3STS6?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_4&storeType=ebooks
Next up: "Rem's Latte Art"

The story is set somewhere on Eps 4, 5, or 8-9 (I like to think its the latest, so that RbD doesnt undo it). Rem learns some new tricks per Subaru's artistic expression.

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AeAPff9BYT2oQMS1Q3hJjlJldo9a7pvkhIkN1PkY5Is/edit#
And the last before the next volume: "Emilia’s Starry Sky Classroom"

Again, no timeframe given, but appears to be during this Arc. Emilia talks about the many things about the stars that Subaru has taught her recently.

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xeWUPCSrwpa32mCA8d0yW3kQQS_MrSNrZHriEPC83As/edit
And to wrap up Arc 2, I present "Re:Zero Prequel: Demon Sisters of the Hidden Village"

The full backstory of the twins Rem and Ram, expanded upon way more than the anime or books. This story is long enough to take up a small volume on its own.
ARC 2 INTERMISSION

Here on out, I'm gonna just have a WHOLE bunch of short stories that should all be read between Arcs 2 and 3, for various reasons I hope you'll see soon.

Let's start with the Mayo story.
"The Best Day of Rem’s Life"

The story in which Rem cuts Subaru's hair, as promised in Arc 2. Also, in my opinion, the story in which (*minor spoilers*) Rem falls in love with Subaru for real.

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OKpAF_ZFsez6H8L_mzrBx2F7WhHlu9rDivyMvd3E7ok/edit
"The World Through Petra’s Eyes"

A short story from Petra's perspective. Mostly retelling Volume 3 from her POV, but includes some post-arc scenes as well. Only translations available are official ones from the manga.

Manga: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DC1PR3G?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_6&storeType=ebooks
"Emilia’s First Date"

In these short stories, the date happens fairly early, but in the anime, it takes place after the OVA (i'll mention the relevant stories later). Rough translation

Special animation OVA(?): https://twitter.com/R3BR0K/status/1138576654580813825?s=20
Link: http://redd.it/55iurq/ 
"The Head Maid’s Restless Day Off"

Subaru convinces the gang that Rem should have a day off from work. Shenanigans ensue, and a lot of good character bonding can be seen.

Link: https://remonwater.wordpress.com/2016/11/23/rems-day-off/
"A Heroic Tale Starting From Zero"

A rather long story that introduces plot-important characters that appear MUCH later in the series, so this is highly recommended, as it does get referenced in the main novels.

Split into 5 pieces, except that the last one is untranslated
"Operation Kokkuri"

A rather bizarre story, in which Subaru teaches the gang about Kokkuri (Japanese ouija board) and decide to try it out.

Link: https://remonwater.wordpress.com/2016/11/29/operation-kokkuri/
"Some Like it Cold"

The first half of the "Memory Snow" OVA/Movie. During a rather strange change in temperature, Subaru decides to host a snow sculpture competition for everyone in the mansion & village to participate.

Link: https://remonwater.wordpress.com/2016/12/18/some-like-it-cold/
"Alcoholic Panic"

2nd half of the "Memory Snow" Movie. Subaru finds an old wine cellar in the mansion, so the gang decide to host a little party for each other. Includes some interesting foreshadowing for season 2(?)

Link: https://remonwater.wordpress.com/2016/12/07/alcohol-panic/
Next, I'm going to share links to a set of small stories that, from what I can tell, follow a small little story across each part. Problem is, the set-up stories are untranslated, so you'll be clueless if you wish to read this.

1. "A Love Song for EMT" - untranslated
2. "Emilia & Ram's Very Bumpy Relationship" - untranslated
3. "Beatrice and Rem's Cumbersome Cleaning" - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V4GMiOctmcR0sgeatRLP7-Rt69bpMgla41bA6vtATFc/edit?usp=sharing
4. "Emilia & Ram's Very Very Bumpy Relationship" - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JVPuEDLo7cJ3BXWWCXKBcbkU9XHv06DdQ_yePre0W0c/edit
5. "Beatrice and Rem’s Cumbersome Delight" - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ps5lqro6W_ynFJdjzi7ok-s5QAo9FZyNA2skrrhheUc/edit
"Rem’s Exceedingly Average, Happy Day"

A day in the life of Rem, referencing many of the stories listed up above. Includes some teases for Arc 3.

FanTL: https://remonwater.wordpress.com/2016/12/27/rem-s-very-ordinary-happy-day/
Manga: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DC1PR3G?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_6&storeType=ebooks
"My Fair, Bad Lady"

A rather bizarre little story, involving some new SS-only characters. A world renown chef arrives at the mansion to deliver wonderful food to everyone but Subaru. Madness ensues.

FanTL: https://remonwater.wordpress.com/2017/02/17/my-fair-bad-lady/
Manga: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DC1PR3G?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_6&storeType=ebooks
"The False Court Magician"

A manga-only story introducing a brand new character, later implemented into the canon. Subaru dresses up like Roswaal for fun, but for some bizarre reason is trapped by some magic spell.

Manga: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DC1PR3G?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_6&storeType=ebooks
ARC 3

The big chunk of Season 1, Arc 3 is a 6-volume long story adapted into 14 episodes, and has the most cuts and changes out of these 3 arcs in the adaptation.

Additionally, a bunch of backstory and lore is set aside for short stories and EX novels. Let's begin.
We start with an odd recommendation of mine.

"Re:Zero EX 1 –Dream of a Lion King–"

A prequel that introduces new characters for this arc, telling the stories of Crusch, Ferris, and Fourier, over the course of years before Subaru arrives.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Starting-Another-World-light-ebook/dp/B0739WPQKT/ref=pd_sbsd_14_1/132-2951263-2201542?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0739WPQKT&pd_rd_r=4c4562ca-427b-4446-90c6-797f39c4acee&pd_rd_w=nHihs&pd_rd_wg=tZsUP&pf_rd_p=2c2d0d3b-b3c5-4110-93fa-2c1270309ac1&pf_rd_r=WPS5JS9D98P0QJ11HN2F&psc=1&refRID=WPS5JS9D98P0QJ11HN2F
"The Saga of the Great Lady Crusch Prologue"

Extra content for EX1, showing the childhood days of the characters. I recommend reading these between chapters 3 and 4, or just read this first if you're already familiar with the characters.

Only the first 2 chapters are translated
"Ram’s Flirtatious Refusal"

Set during Arc 1, specifically in conjunction to "Emilia's Capital Tour" and "Felt's Job", the story follows Ram as she's searching for Emilia and an odd man flirts with her. THIS ONE IS VERY IMPORTANT.

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VYzdaSRz0mN0jSkb04gCz30GqxyAYR9p7eJSkZdu8Y4/edit
And now we finally arrive at Volume 4, the true beginning of Arc 3. Adapted into Eps 12-13 (Ep 7 in DC).

Emilia and Subaru head to the capital once more, as the Royal Selection, the main driving plot point of the whole series, begins.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Starting-Another-World-light-ebook/dp/B01N4HPSS1/ref=pd_sim_351_11?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01N4HPSS1&pd_rd_r=f6ffc2af-b93c-4967-b014-e7fe6fe122c4&pd_rd_w=b5dGF&pd_rd_wg=DHuYR&pf_rd_p=bab57536-7c8f-4781-a8ed-3e270b9cd303&pf_rd_r=BP34NDBWCDJQM94F3XY6&psc=1&refRID=BP34NDBWCDJQM94F3XY6
With this novel, I'll share the rest of the Felt stories I mentioned way back.

"Felt’s Imprisonment Life" is part 2 of the collection, set the day after Arc 1 ended. Spoilers for Vol 4 are included, hence why it's so late.

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-K20w9w5KZ552-Y3Ek4N5QNijxOgEF6BKzS2fCeMrIE/edit
"Felt Saw It!"

Set during the Intermission, Felt goes about her usual business, causing a ruckus, when she witnesses something very unexpected. Introduces an important plot element that will become very relevant later.........

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YJxyYh25Clmz4ySHKbTv_etmBwBtef95H_WbCchdIpM/edit
We continue Arc 4 with Volume 5 of Re:Zero. Adapted into Eps 14-15 (Ep 8 of DC)

Subaru stays behind at the capital for healing, getting closer to Lady Crusch and the other people within her party, as trouble begins brewing.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XFFQSBB?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_4&storeType=ebooks
In a rather unusual fashion, we continue right into Volume 6. Adapted into Eps 16-18 (Ep 9 and half of 10 of DC).

Subaru must overcome the many trials presented by the other royal candidates, in order to see the happy outcome he desires.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074M5ZR4Y?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_5&storeType=ebooks
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