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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 "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

First Lady: A Portrait Of Nancy Reagan
1986

Character: Profiles in Presidential Courage
2004

Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the 116 Days that Changed the World
2020

How to Win an Election
2020

Countdown bin Laden
2021

Countdown 1960: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the 312 Days that Changed America's Politics Forever
2024
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