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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 "Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business" (1994) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business
1994
Tennessee: My Homeland
2012
Dream More
2012
Dolly Parton, Songteller (With: Robert K. Oermann)
2020
Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones (With: Holly George-Warren)
2023
Good Lookin' Cookin': A Year of Meals - A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food
2024
Star of the Show: My Life on Stage
2025
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