Affiliate Disclosure: Links on this page may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Read our affiliate policy
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 "Hobbies: An Introduction to Crafts, Collections, Nature Study, and Other Life-Long Pursuits" (1972) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Hobbies: An Introduction to Crafts, Collections, Nature Study, and Other Life-Long Pursuits
1972
Going Camping: A Complete Guide for the Family Camper
1972
Witcracks: Jokes and Jests from American Folklore
1973
Cross Your Fingers, Spit in Your Hat
1974
Unriddling: All Sorts of Riddles to Puzzle Your Guessery
1983
Telling Fortunes: Love Magic, Dream Signs, and Other Ways to Learn the Future
1987
Affiliate Disclosure
As an Amazon Associate, Reading Order Books earns from qualifying purchases. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. This helps us maintain the site and continue providing reading order guides. Read our full disclosure