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
On Becoming a Novelist
Buy on Amazon1983
On Writers and Writing
Buy on Amazon1994
The Best American Short Stories 1982
Buy on Amazon1982
The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Buy on Amazon1999
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. On Becoming a Novelist (1983), 2. On Writers and Writing (1994), 3. The Best American Short Stories 1982 (1982), 4. The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1999). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by John Gardner contains 4 books. The series began in 1983 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by John Gardner. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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