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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Non-Fiction series? Start with "The Hot Gates and Other Occasional Pieces" (1965) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Hot Gates and Other Occasional Pieces
1965
A Moving Target
1982
An Egyptian Journal
1985
The Brass Butterfly
1958
The Penguin Book of Modern British Short Stories
1987
Friendship
1990
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