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 Magic Apple Tree
Buy on Amazon1982
Through the Kitchen Window
Buy on Amazon1984
Through the Garden Gate
Buy on Amazon1986
The Lighting of the Lamps
Buy on Amazon1987
Shakespeare Country
Buy on Amazon1987
Lanterns Across the Snow
Buy on Amazon1987
The Spirit of the Cotswolds
Buy on Amazon1988
Family
Buy on Amazon1989
The Spirit of Britain
Buy on Amazon1995
Reflections from a Garden
Buy on Amazon1997
Howards End is on the Landing
Buy on Amazon2009
Best for Winter
Buy on Amazon1979
New Stories 5: An Arts Council Anthology
Buy on Amazon1980
People
Buy on Amazon1983
The Parchment Moon
Buy on Amazon1990
The Random House Book of Ghost Stories
Buy on Amazon1990
The Walker Book of Ghost Stories
Buy on Amazon1990
The Penguin Book of Modern Women's Short Stories
Buy on Amazon1992
Funny Stories
Buy on Amazon1995
Contemporary Women's Short Stories
Buy on Amazon1995
The Second Penguin Book of Modern Women's Short Stories
Buy on Amazon1997
A Distant Cry
Buy on Amazon2002
The Library Book
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. The Magic Apple Tree (1982), 2. Through the Kitchen Window (1984), 3. Through the Garden Gate (1986), 4. The Lighting of the Lamps (1987), 5. Shakespeare Country (1987), and 18 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Susan Hill contains 23 books. The series began in 1982 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Susan Hill. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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