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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Non-Fiction series? Start with "Rugger" (1964) and follow publication order through all 15 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Rugger
1964
Rugby: Success Starts Here
1969
Son Of Bristle
1971
Bristle Rides Again
1972
Stand by for Blasting
1972
A Shocking History Of Bristol
1973
Run with the Ball!
1984
The Combination
1986
Bristle with Pride!
1987
The Best Green Walks in Bristol
1994
Bloody Bristol: Shocking Histories
1998
Pure Bristle
1998
A Load of Old Bristle
2002
Sick Sentries of Bristle
2004
A Darker History Of Bristol
2005
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