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 Transparent Society
Buy on Amazon1987
Extraterrestrial Civilization
Buy on Amazon1989
Through Stranger Eyes
Buy on Amazon2008
The Dark Side
Buy on Amazon2010
George Orwell and the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Buy on Amazon2010
The Lord of the Rings
Buy on Amazon2010
The Matrix
Buy on Amazon2010
Disputation Arenas
Buy on Amazon2011
Polemical Judo
Buy on Amazon2019
Three Cheers for the Surveillance Society
Buy on Amazon2016
Singularity and Nightmares
Buy on Amazon2016
How Will the World End?
Buy on Amazon2016
Do We Really Want Immortality?
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. The Transparent Society (1987), 2. Extraterrestrial Civilization (1989), 3. Through Stranger Eyes (2008), 4. The Dark Side (2010), 5. George Orwell and the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy (2010), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by David Brin contains 13 books. The series began in 1987 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by David Brin. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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