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 Presence Of The Past
Buy on Amazon1976
Oleander, Jacaranda
Buy on Amazon1994
In Search of a Homeland
Buy on Amazon2006
Dancing Fish and Ammonites
Buy on Amazon2013
Ammonites & Leaping Fish: A Life in Time
Buy on Amazon2013
Life in the Garden
Buy on Amazon2017
Spooky Stories (With: Gillian Cross)
Buy on Amazon2009
Travellers in Time: Past, Present, and to Come
Buy on Amazon1980
New Woman, New Fiction
Buy on Amazon1990
A Century Of Children's Ghost Stories
Buy on Amazon1995
AQA GCSE Anthology Sunlight on the Grass
Buy on Amazon2012
In the Garden: Essays on Nature and Growing
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. The Presence Of The Past (1976), 2. Oleander, Jacaranda (1994), 3. In Search of a Homeland (2006), 4. Dancing Fish and Ammonites (2013), 5. Ammonites & Leaping Fish: A Life in Time (2013), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Penelope Lively contains 12 books. The series began in 1976 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Penelope Lively. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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