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
Wampeters, Foma and Granfalloons
Buy on Amazon1974
Palm Sunday
Buy on Amazon1981
Like Shaking Hands with God
Buy on Amazon1999
Kurt Vonnegut on Mark Twain, Lincoln, Imperialist Wars and the Weather
Buy on Amazon2004
A Man Without a Country
Buy on Amazon2005
Letters
Buy on Amazon2012
We Are What We Pretend To Be
Buy on Amazon2012
If This Isn't Nice What Is?
Buy on Amazon2013
Pity the Reader
Buy on Amazon2019
Fates Worse Than Death
Buy on Amazon1982
Love, Kurt: The Vonnegut Love Letters, 1941-1945
Buy on Amazon2020
Welcome to the Monkey House (With: Christopher Sergel)
Buy on Amazon1968
Happy Birthday, Wanda June
Buy on Amazon1971
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Wampeters, Foma and Granfalloons (1974), 2. Palm Sunday (1981), 3. Like Shaking Hands with God (1999), 4. Kurt Vonnegut on Mark Twain, Lincoln, Imperialist Wars and the Weather (2004), 5. A Man Without a Country (2005), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Kurt Vonnegut contains 13 books. The series began in 1974 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Kurt Vonnegut. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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