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
The Disappearing Spoon
Buy on Amazon2010
The Violinist's Thumb
Buy on Amazon2012
The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons
Buy on Amazon2014
Caesar's Last Breath
Buy on Amazon2017
The Disappearing Spoon: Young Listeners Edition
Buy on Amazon2018
The Bastard Brigade
Buy on Amazon2019
The Icepick Surgeon
Buy on Amazon2021
Dinner with King Tut
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. The Disappearing Spoon (2010), 2. The Violinist's Thumb (2012), 3. The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons (2014), 4. Caesar's Last Breath (2017), 5. The Disappearing Spoon: Young Listeners Edition (2018), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Sam Kean contains 8 books. The series began in 2010 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Sam Kean. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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