From my point of view, I considere it is best to start with "The Amateur Mind", especially if you don't know much about strategy. Then comes "How to reassess your chess" followed by its "Work book" These two books are for more advanced players!
The Endgame book is somewhat special as chapters are designed to correspond to your Elo. To make things clear, you should read chapters about simple endgames when your elo is low, drop the book for few months and get back to next chapters once your chess skill has improved quite a bit!
The "Complete Strategy" book is more a dictionary on chess strategy seen through Silman'eyes than anything else! It compiles every idea Silman has developed in his other books!
I have seen the order Heisman says to read Silman's books. He got that a long time back from a letter from Silman (I think.) It does not include his Endgame book (which some say you should start with) and it does not include his book called "The Complete Strategy Book." (And I'm not sure Heisman includes the workbook for Reassess Your Chess.)
So in what order do YOU think Silman's books should be read? What order does Silman now say?
I just ordered a second hand copy of his Complete Strategy Book. I have no idea how good it is, but I'm taking a chance.
So, what order for a 1000-2000 player? For a more advanced player?
I know he is considered a chess "life changing" writer, and I no longer want to put off reading him.
Would like your thoughts.
stwils