Non-Fiction Books in Order

18
Books
1978
First Book
1997
Latest Book
20
Years

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

1

How to Be Funny (As: Jovial Bob Stine)

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1978

2

Going Out, Going Steady, Going Bananas (As: Jovial Bob Stine)

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1979

3

Dynamite's Funny Book of the Sad Facts of Life (As: Bob Stine)

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1980

4

The Sick of Being Sick Book (As: Jovial Bob Stine)

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1980

5

Complete Book of Nerds (As: Jovial Bob Stine)

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1980

6

The Cool Kids' Guide to Summer Camp (As: Jovial Bob Stine)

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1981

7

The Bananas Book of Foto Funnies (As: Jovial Bob Stine)

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1981

8

Bored with Being Bored! (As: Jovial Bob Stine, With: Jane Stine)

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1982

9

Don't Stand in the Soup (As: Jovial Bob Stine)

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1982

10

Blips! (As: Jovial Bob Stine)

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1983

11

Jovial Bob's Computer Joke Book (As: Jovial Bob Stine)

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1985

12

Doggone Dog Joke Book (As: Jovial Bob Stine)

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1986

13

Madballs Handbook (As: Bob Stine)

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1986

14

101 Creepy Creature Jokes (As: Jovial Bob Stine)

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1988

15

101 Wacky Kid Jokes (As: Jovial Bob Stine)

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1988

16

Look Out! Here Come the Raisinbusters! (As: Jovial Bob Stine)

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1988

17

101 School Cafeteria Jokes (As: Jovial Bob Stine)

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1990

18

It Came From Ohio

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1997

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. How to Be Funny (As: Jovial Bob Stine) (1978), 2. Going Out, Going Steady, Going Bananas (As: Jovial Bob Stine) (1979), 3. Dynamite's Funny Book of the Sad Facts of Life (As: Bob Stine) (1980), 4. The Sick of Being Sick Book (As: Jovial Bob Stine) (1980), 5. Complete Book of Nerds (As: Jovial Bob Stine) (1980), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Non-Fiction series by R.L. Stine contains 18 books. The series began in 1978 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Non-Fiction series is written by R.L. Stine. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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