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: January 2026
Publication Order
Necessary Secrets
Buy on Amazon1985
Autobiographies
Buy on Amazon1987
Juvenilia
Buy on Amazon1987
Elizabeth's Garden
Buy on Amazon1989
On the Side of the Angels
Buy on Amazon1994
The Faber Book of Contemporary Canadian Short Stories
Buy on Amazon1990
By grand central station (I sat down and wept)-1945
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Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Necessary Secrets (1985), 2. Autobiographies (1987), 3. Juvenilia (1987), 4. Elizabeth's Garden (1989), 5. On the Side of the Angels (1994), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Elizabeth Smart contains 7 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Elizabeth Smart. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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