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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 "When and Where I Enter: The Impact of Black Women on Race and Sex in America" (1984) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
When and Where I Enter: The Impact of Black Women on Race and Sex in America
1984
In Search of Sisterhood: Delta Sigma Theta and the Challenge of the Black Sorority Movement
1988
Regarding Malcolm X
1995
Burning All Illusions: Writings from The Nation on Race
2001
Ida: A Sword Among Lions
2008
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