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Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Non-Fiction series? Start with "Great Detectives" (1984) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Great Detectives
1984
American Childhoods
1987
Three Score and Ten
1996
Chronicles of the Barbarians
1998
Wars Of The Irish Kings
2000
The Unending Mystery A Journey Through Labyrinths And Mazes
2004
City Sleuths and Tough Guys
1989
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