Does anyone have a reccomendation on what order to read the books? Should they be read in order of release, chronology of the books, or does it even matter?

wrong forum (oops!) but it doesn't matter. :)  They build on the release date order but I read them out of order when I discovered the series about 10 years ago and it really didn't affect my comprehension - I could build the timeline in my head myself (this book comes after Martin the Warrior and before Redwall, for example).

Here's my list;

REDWALL SERIES

        By: Brian Jacques

 1. Redwall

 2. Mossflower

 3. Mattimeo

 4. Mariel of Redwall

 5. Salamandastron

 6. Martin the Warrior

 7. The Bellmaker

 8. Outcast of Redwall

 9. The Pearls of Lutra

10. The Long Patrol

11. Marlfox

12. The Legend of Luke

13. Lord Brocktree

14. Tuggerung

15. Triss

16. Loamhedge

17. Rakkety Tam

18. High Rhulain

      Badgers

      Mice     

      The Ribbajack

      The Angel’s Command

      The Redwall Winter’s Tale

      The Redwall Cookbook