Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westward the Dream | 1999 | Judith Pella | Buy |
| 2 | Separate Roads | 1999 | Judith Pella | Buy |
| 3 | Ties That Bind | 2000 | Judith Pella | Buy |
Ribbons West is the sequel to the Ribbons of Steel series, again co-written by Judith Pella and Tracie Peterson. Published in 1999 and 2000, the three books continue the story of characters whose lives are tied to the expanding American railroad.
Westward the Dream, Separate Roads, and Ties That Bind carry the narrative further west, exploring new territories and new conflicts. Readers should start with Ribbons of Steel for the full background, though each trilogy has its own arc and can be appreciated on its own terms.