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 Message in the Bottle
Buy on Amazon1975
Lost in the Cosmos
Buy on Amazon1983
Conversations with Walker Percy
Buy on Amazon1985
State of the Novel
Buy on Amazon1987
Signposts in a Strange Land
Buy on Amazon1991
Symbol and Existence (With: Kenneth L Ketner)
Buy on Amazon2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. The Message in the Bottle (1975), 2. Lost in the Cosmos (1983), 3. Conversations with Walker Percy (1985), 4. State of the Novel (1987), 5. Signposts in a Strange Land (1991), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Walker Percy contains 6 books. The series began in 1975 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Walker Percy. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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