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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 "Making Stories" (1993) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Making Stories
1993
The Writing Book: A Workbook for Fiction Writers
1993
Writing from Start to Finish: A Six-Step Guide
2001
Searching for the Secret River
2006
One Life: My Mother's Story
2015
The Case Against Fragrance
2017
Always Greener
2021
Something Special, Something Rare
2015
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