Is it ok to read the James Bond books out of order I read Casino Royale then Live and Let Die moved onto Dr No skipped 3 before it?

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While there are a few recurring characters such as Felix Leiter, M, Miss Moneypenny each story is a standalone.  Occasionally there are references to a previous character such as Honeychile Ryder but that shouldn't deter from the enjoyment of reading a particular story. The publishing order of the novels is different from the film order. President JFK once stated in a press interview that he enjoyed reading the James Bond books