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
Shadow and Act
Buy on Amazon1964
Going to the Territory
Buy on Amazon1986
The Collected Essays
Buy on Amazon1995
Trading Twelves
Buy on Amazon2000
Living with Music
Buy on Amazon2001
The Selected Letters of Ralph Ellison
Buy on Amazon2019
Flying Home
Buy on Amazon1996
The Black Ball
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Shadow and Act (1964), 2. Going to the Territory (1986), 3. The Collected Essays (1995), 4. Trading Twelves (2000), 5. Living with Music (2001), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Ralph Ellison contains 8 books. The series began in 1964 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Ralph Ellison. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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