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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 Save-Your-Life Defense Handbook" (1977) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Save-Your-Life Defense Handbook
1977
Matt Braun's Western Cooking
1988
How to Write Western Novels
1988
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