I’d hold off on New Spring until you’re introduced to/know more about the two main characters (Siuan and Moraine). I think it’s meant to be a look back on the beginnings of known characters, not an introduction to them.
Jordan apparently recommends reading the books in published order (which would slot New Spring after book 10 of the main series, but I’d say anywhere after book 5 or 6 would be fine too.
I’d hold off on New Spring until you’re introduced to/know more about the two main characters (Siuan and Moraine). I think it’s meant to be a look back on the beginnings of known characters, not an introduction to them.
Jordan apparently recommends reading the books in published order (which would slot New Spring after book 10 of the main series, but I’d say anywhere after book 5 or 6 would be fine too.