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 Middle Passage
Buy on Amazon1962
Reading and Writing
Buy on Amazon1968
The Loss of El Dorado
Buy on Amazon1969
The Perfect Tenants and the Mourners
Buy on Amazon1977
The Return of Eva Peron
Buy on Amazon1980
A Congo Diary
Buy on Amazon1980
Among the Believers
Buy on Amazon1981
A Turn In The South
Buy on Amazon1989
Beyond Belief
Buy on Amazon1998
Between Father and Son
Buy on Amazon1999
The Writer and the World
Buy on Amazon2002
Literary Occasions
Buy on Amazon2003
A Writer's People
Buy on Amazon2007
The Masque of Africa
Buy on Amazon2010
India Essays
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. The Middle Passage (1962), 2. Reading and Writing (1968), 3. The Loss of El Dorado (1969), 4. The Perfect Tenants and the Mourners (1977), 5. The Return of Eva Peron (1980), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by V.S. Naipaul contains 15 books. The series began in 1962 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by V.S. Naipaul. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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