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
Hacking Matter
Buy on Amazon2003
Universe 3
Buy on Amazon1994
Christmas Magic
Buy on Amazon1994
Future Net
Buy on Amazon1996
Science Fiction: The Best of the Year, 2006
Buy on Amazon2006
Science Fiction: The Very Best of 2005
Buy on Amazon2006
The Complete Guide to Writing Science Fiction
Buy on Amazon2007
The Best of Jim Baen's Universe II
Buy on Amazon2008
Diamonds in the Sky
Buy on Amazon2009
Happily Ever After
Buy on Amazon2011
The Year's Top Short SF Novels 7
Buy on Amazon2018
Best Short Novels 2006
Buy on Amazon2020
The 2020 Look at Mars Fiction Book
Buy on Amazon2020
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Hacking Matter (2003), 2. Universe 3 (1994), 3. Christmas Magic (1994), 4. Future Net (1996), 5. Science Fiction: The Best of the Year, 2006 (2006), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Wil McCarthy contains 13 books. The series began in 2003 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Wil McCarthy. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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