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
Rough Guide to Money Online
Buy on Amazon2000
The Rough Guide to the Universe
Buy on Amazon2003
Uncle John's Presents: The Book of the Dumb
Buy on Amazon2003
Uncle John's Presents Book of the Dumb 2
Buy on Amazon2004
The Rough Guide to Sci-Fi Movies
Buy on Amazon2005
You're Not Fooling Anyone When You Take Your Laptop to a Coffee Shop: Scalzi On Writing
Buy on Amazon2007
24 Frames into the Future
Buy on Amazon2012
Don't Live For Your Obituary
Buy on Amazon2017
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Rough Guide to Money Online (2000), 2. The Rough Guide to the Universe (2003), 3. Uncle John's Presents: The Book of the Dumb (2003), 4. Uncle John's Presents Book of the Dumb 2 (2004), 5. The Rough Guide to Sci-Fi Movies (2005), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by John Scalzi contains 8 books. The series began in 2000 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by John Scalzi. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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