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Non-Fiction Books in Order

6
Books
1986
First Book
2024
Latest Book
39
Years

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 "First Lady: A Portrait Of Nancy Reagan" (1986) and follow publication order through all 6 books.

The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.

Publication Order

1
First Lady: A Portrait Of Nancy Reagan cover

First Lady: A Portrait Of Nancy Reagan

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1986

2
Character: Profiles in Presidential Courage cover

Character: Profiles in Presidential Courage

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2004

3
Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the 116 Days that Changed the World cover

Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the 116 Days that Changed the World

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2020

4
How to Win an Election cover

How to Win an Election

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2020

5
Countdown bin Laden cover

Countdown bin Laden

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2021

6
Countdown 1960: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the 312 Days that Changed America's Politics Forever cover

Countdown 1960: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the 312 Days that Changed America's Politics Forever

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2024

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