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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 "The Diary of a Rapist" (1966) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Diary of a Rapist
1966
A Long Desire
1979
The White Lantern
1980
Son of the Morning Star
1984
Deus Lo Volt!
2000
The Aztec Treasure House
2001
El Dorado and Other Pursuits
2002
Francisco Goya: A Life
2003
The Best American Short Stories 1957
1957
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