Non-fiction books in order, with guides for readers who want the right book at the right time—across biography, history, true crime, memoir, and more. This is the main hub for my non-fiction reading order pages.
The David McCullough books in order depict catastrophes, engineering triumphs, and some of the most influential people of the last two centuries. He made a name for himself through combining a talent for storytelling with a love of research. The result are books which tell a vivid recollection of some of the most important moments in American history.
Our list of the best Civil War books includes both nonfiction and fiction recommendations from a variety of perspectives. We have included books published before the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861 that reveal the climate. We’ve also included books published in the immediate aftermath and not-so-immediate aftermath.
This list of recommendations includes first-hand accounts of the war …
From gardens to coffee to LSD, Michael Pollan asks questions about the human relationship to nature through environment and food. The Michael Pollan books are then the result of his inquiring mind.
These books share his learnings in an approachable way. Through years of writing Pollan has found his distinct tone which is straight-forward, yet humorous. This has made him …
Are you a fan of James Herriot’s books and looking for a list of all the James Herriot books in order?
Then we are here to help!
James Herriot is the pseduonym for James Alfred Wight. He was an English veterinarian who drew inspiration from his life when he turned to writing.
Before he became a …
The Joan Didion books, along with the combination of her literary journalism and personal essays, depict one of the strongest voices in American literature. Her voice stood out within the literary world for its tone and the way she delivered social commentary and critique.
In addition to casting a critical eye on everything from presidential campaigns to immigration, Didion also …
Jordan Peterson has made global headlines as a bestselling author and for not shying away from his controversial opinions. He is a polarizing figure with fans saying he saved their life with his books and lectures, and others critiquing his words as dangerous. Regardless of which side of the argument you fall on, the Jordan Peterson books have sold millions …
The truth can be stranger than fiction. This is certainly the case in this list of the 30 best true crime books. There has been a fascination surrounding true crime for decades, but the genre has absolutely exploded in recent years.
This can make it difficult to know where to begin, or where your favorite true crime book may land …
As a foster care provider for more than 25 years, Glass has an intimate understanding of the care system in Britain. She has taken her experience fostering more than 200 children as the inspiration for her bestselling memoirs, which are the majority of her books. There are two ways to read the Cathy Glass books in order, which will provide …