Affiliate Disclosure: Links on this page may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Read our affiliate policy
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
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Non-Fiction series? Start with "Form and Meaning" (1979) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Form and Meaning
1979
Wounded Men, Broken Promises
1981
Italian Art 1500-1600
1990
Pocket Guide to Money
1992
Financial Engineering with Derivatives
1995
Basic Concepts in Cell Biology
1999
Scheduling of Resource-Constrained Projects
1999
The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
2005
Being First
2010
Affiliate Disclosure
As an Amazon Associate, Reading Order Books earns from qualifying purchases. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. This helps us maintain the site and continue providing reading order guides. Read our full disclosure