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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 Funny Men" (1956) and follow publication order through all 18 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Funny Men
1956
Mark it and Strike it: An Autobiography
1961
Curses
1973
Schmock-Schmock!
1975
Funny People
1981
Beloved Son
1982
More Funny People
1982
How to Make a Speech
1986
How to Be Funny
1987
Dumbth
1989
Steve Allen on the Bible, Religion and Morality
1990
Hi Ho Steverino
1992
More Steve Allen on the Bible, Religion and Morality
1992
Make 'Em Laugh
1993
Steve Allen Songbook
1994
Reflections
1994
But Seriously...
1996
Steve Allen's Private Joke File
2000
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