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
Life and Habit
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Evolution, Old and New
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Unconscious Memory
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Alps and Sanctuaries of Piedmont and the Canton Ticino
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Luck, or Cunning, as the Main Means of Organic Modification?
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The Life and Letters of Dr. Samuel Butler, Head-Master of Shrewsbury School
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Ex Voto
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The Authoress of the Odyssey
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Shakespeare's Sonnets Reconsidered
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God the Known and God the Unknown
Buy on Amazon1909
The Note-Books of Samuel Butler
Buy on Amazon1912
The Humour of Homer and Other Essays
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A First Year in Canterbury Settlement
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Further Extracts from the Note-Books of Samuel Butler
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The Family Letters of Samuel Butler, 1841-1886
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The Correspondence of Samuel Butler with His Sister May
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30 Eternal Masterpieces of Humorous Stories
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Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Life and Habit (1878), 2. Evolution, Old and New, 3. Unconscious Memory, 4. Alps and Sanctuaries of Piedmont and the Canton Ticino, 5. Luck, or Cunning, as the Main Means of Organic Modification?, and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Samuel Butler contains 17 books. The series began in 1878 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Samuel Butler. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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