Lauren Redniss Non-Fiction books in order

Non-fiction books by Lauren Redniss, combining original artwork with narrative journalism on subjects from nuclear science to weather to land rights.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Century Girl 2006 Lauren Redniss Buy
2 Radioactive 2010 Lauren Redniss Buy
3 Thunder & Lightning 2015 Lauren Redniss Buy
4 Oak Flat 2020 Lauren Redniss Buy

Lauren Redniss’ non-fiction books are visual works as much as written ones. Century Girl (2006) tells the story of a woman who lived through more than a century of American history, Radioactive (2010) reimagines the story of the Curies, Thunder & Lightning (2015) explores weather across cultures and time, and Oak Flat (2020) documents an Apache community’s fight to protect their land.

Each book uses original artwork and unconventional design to tell its story. Redniss creates custom visual languages for each project, making her books stand out in the non-fiction landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Lauren Redniss Non-Fiction series?

There are four books in the Lauren Redniss Non-Fiction series, published between 2006 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Lauren Redniss Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Lauren Redniss Non-Fiction series is Century Girl, published in 2006.

Are Lauren Redniss' non-fiction books heavily illustrated?

Yes, all of Lauren Redniss’ non-fiction books are heavily illustrated with her own original artwork. Each book uses a different visual technique, from cyanotype prints in Radioactive to the mixed-media approach in Thunder & Lightning.

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