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 Jewel-Hinged Jaw
Buy on Amazon1977
The American Shore
Buy on Amazon1978
Heavenly Breakfast
Buy on Amazon1979
Starboard Wine
Buy on Amazon1984
The Motion of Light in Water
Buy on Amazon1988
Wagner Artaud
Buy on Amazon1988
The Straits of Messina
Buy on Amazon1989
Silent Interviews
Buy on Amazon1994
Longer Views
Buy on Amazon1996
Times Square Red, Times Square Blue
Buy on Amazon1999
Shorter Views
Buy on Amazon2000
Black Gay Man
Buy on Amazon2001
About Writing
Buy on Amazon2006
Conversations with Samuel R. Delany
Buy on Amazon2009
The Atheist in the Attic (With: Eleanor Arnason)
Buy on Amazon2018
Letters from Amherst
Buy on Amazon2019
Frederick Weston & Samuel R. Delany in Conversation (With: Frederick Weston)
Buy on Amazon2021
Occasional Views, Volume 1
Buy on Amazon2021
Of Solids and Surds
Buy on Amazon2021
Occasional Views, Volume 2
Buy on Amazon2021
The Tragedy of Ophelia: Two Essays
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. The Jewel-Hinged Jaw (1977), 2. The American Shore (1978), 3. Heavenly Breakfast (1979), 4. Starboard Wine (1984), 5. The Motion of Light in Water (1988), and 16 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Samuel R. Delany contains 21 books. The series began in 1977 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Samuel R. Delany. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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