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Dummies Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Dummies books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Dummies series? Start with "Success For Dummies (By: Zig Ziglar)" (1988) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Dummies reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Success For Dummies (By: Zig Ziglar)
1988
Piano for Dummies (By: )
1998
Piano For Dummies (By: )
1998
Network Marketing For Dummies (By: Zig Ziglar)
2000
Forensics for Dummies
2004
Building Self Confidence For Dummies (By: )
2006
Love is Murder
2012
Nothing Good Happens After Midnight
2020
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