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
Best Words, Best Order
Buy on Amazon1996
Next Word, Better Word
Buy on Amazon2011
Concurring Beasts
Buy on Amazon1972
Griffon
Buy on Amazon1976
Heat Death
Buy on Amazon1980
The Balthus Poems
Buy on Amazon1982
Cemetery Nights
Buy on Amazon1987
Body Traffic
Buy on Amazon1990
Velocities
Buy on Amazon1994
Common Carnage
Buy on Amazon1996
Black Dog, Red Dog
Buy on Amazon1997
Pallbearers Envying the One Who Rides
Buy on Amazon1999
Eating Naked
Buy on Amazon2000
The Porcupine's Kisses
Buy on Amazon2002
Mystery, So Long
Buy on Amazon2005
Winter's Journey
Buy on Amazon2010
The Day's Last Light Reddens the Leaves of the Copper Beech
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Best Words, Best Order (1996), 2. Next Word, Better Word (2011), 3. Concurring Beasts (1972), 4. Griffon (1976), 5. Heat Death (1980), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Stephen Dobyns contains 17 books. The series began in 1996 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Stephen Dobyns. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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