George Saunders Non-Fiction books in order

Q: "How many books are in the George Saunders Non-Fiction series?"

"There are two books in the George Saunders Non-Fiction series, published between 2007 and 2014."

Q: "What is the first book in the George Saunders Non-Fiction series?"

"The first book in the George Saunders Non-Fiction series is The Braindead Megaphone, published in 2007."

Q: "What is The Braindead Megaphone about?"

"The Braindead Megaphone (2007) collects George Saunders' essays on media culture, travel, and American life, with the title essay examining how the loudest voices in media drown out nuanced thought."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Braindead Megaphone	2007	George Saunders	Buy
2	Congratulations, By the Way	2014	George Saunders	Buy

George Saunders’ non-fiction includes The Braindead Megaphone, a 2007 essay collection covering media culture, travel to Dubai and Nepal, and the state of American public discourse. The title essay argues that media rewards volume over thoughtfulness, with consequences for democracy and empathy.

Congratulations, By the Way (2014) began as a commencement speech at Syracuse University that went viral. Expanded into a small book, it distills Saunders’ philosophy into a call for kindness — simple advice delivered with the wit and sincerity that defines his fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the George Saunders Non-Fiction series?

There are two books in the George Saunders Non-Fiction series, published between 2007 and 2014.

What is the first book in the George Saunders Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the George Saunders Non-Fiction series is The Braindead Megaphone, published in 2007.

What is The Braindead Megaphone about?

The Braindead Megaphone (2007) collects George Saunders’ essays on media culture, travel, and American life, with the title essay examining how the loudest voices in media drown out nuanced thought.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order