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: January 2026
Publication Order
Brothers and Keepers
Buy on Amazon1984
Fatheralong
Buy on Amazon1994
Conversations with John Edgar Wideman
Buy on Amazon1998
Chronicles of the Civil War
Buy on Amazon1999
Hoop Roots
Buy on Amazon2001
The Island Martinique
Buy on Amazon2003
Writing to Save a Life
Buy on Amazon2016
Slaveroad
Buy on Amazon2024
Fever
Buy on Amazon1989
Stories of John Edgar Wideman
Buy on Amazon1992
All Stories Are True
Buy on Amazon1993
God's Gym
Buy on Amazon2005
Briefs
Buy on Amazon2010
American Histories
Buy on Amazon2018
You Made Me Love You
Buy on Amazon2021
Look For Me and I'll Be Gone
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Brothers and Keepers (1984), 2. Fatheralong (1994), 3. Conversations with John Edgar Wideman (1998), 4. Chronicles of the Civil War (1999), 5. Hoop Roots (2001), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by John Edgar Wideman contains 16 books. The series began in 1984 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by John Edgar Wideman. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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