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 Nero Wolfe Cookbook
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Nero Wolfe Mystery Magazine Volume 1 Number 1, January 1954
Buy on Amazon1954
Murder for Christmas
Buy on Amazon1987
Hound Dunnit
Buy on Amazon1989
The Oxford Book of American Detective Stories
Buy on Amazon1996
A Century of Great Suspense Stories
Buy on Amazon2001
Murder Most Merry
Buy on Amazon2002
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. The Nero Wolfe Cookbook (1969), 2. Nero Wolfe Mystery Magazine Volume 1 Number 1, January 1954 (1954), 3. Murder for Christmas (1987), 4. Hound Dunnit (1989), 5. The Oxford Book of American Detective Stories (1996), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Rex Stout contains 7 books. The series began in 1969 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Rex Stout. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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