Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Based on the Movie | 2008 | Billy Taylor | Buy |
| 2 | Thieving Weasels | 2016 | Billy Taylor | Buy |
Billy Taylor’s two standalone novels are separated by eight years: Based on the Movie came out in 2008 and Thieving Weasels followed in 2016. The titles are distinct enough in tone — one nodding at Hollywood, the other carrying a more mischievous edge — that both work as independent reads with no shared setup required.
Neither book depends on the other, so readers can start with whichever title catches their eye. The eight-year gap between them means each stands fully on its own terms.