re: Starting my first re-read of Wheel of Time. Few questions

For rereaders or first timers, I recommend New Spring after the third book, Dragon Reborn, by which time all of the back story that New Spring might reveal prematurely has already been revealed in its proper time.

New Spring is also more fun that way, getting to see first-hand how events happend, and catching the many shout-outs and Easter eggs.

The reread summaries at Tor, by chapter with comments, are fun on a reread too.