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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 "Running with Scissors" (2002) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Running with Scissors
2002
2003
Magical Thinking: True Stories
2004
Possible Side Effects
2006
A Wolf at the Table
2008
This Is How
2012
Lust & Wonder
2016
Toil & Trouble
2019
You Better Not Cry
2009
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