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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 "Handel's Bestiary: In Search of Animals in Handel's Operas" (2010) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Handel's Bestiary: In Search of Animals in Handel's Operas
2010
Venetian Curiosities
2012
My Venice and Other Essays
2013
Gondola
2013
Wandering Through Life: A Memoir
2023
Backstage: Stories of a Writing Life
2025
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