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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 "American Grown" (2012) and follow publication order through all 10 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
American Grown
2012
Becoming
2018
The Light We Carry
2022
Overcoming: A Workbook
2024
The Look
2025
Michelle Obama
2009
First Lady Michelle Obama
2010
The State of Black America 2011: Jobs Rebuild America: Putting Urban America Back to Work
2011
How We Get Free
2017
The Way of Peace: Readings for a Harmonious Life
2021
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