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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 "I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking" (2002) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking
2002
Alton Brown's Gear for Your Kitchen
2003
I'm Just Here for the Food: Cook's Notes
2003
I'm Just Here for More Food: Food x Mixing + Heat = Baking
2004
Feasting on Asphalt: The River Run
2008
I'm Just Here for the Food: Version 2.0
2011
EveryDayCook
2016
The Good Eats Cookbook: Recipes From: Foodnetwork.com
2022
Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations
2025
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