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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 "The Same Phrase Describes My Marriage and My Breasts" (1999) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Same Phrase Describes My Marriage and My Breasts
1999
The Mother's Guide to the Meaning of Life
2001
Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life
2005
States of Mind
2007
Words to Remember
2008
Modern Love: True Stories of Love, Loss, and Redemption
2019
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