Natalie Haynes Non-Fiction books in order

Natalie Haynes's non-fiction explores the ancient Greek and Roman world through an accessible, often humorous lens, including the New York Times bestseller Pandora's Jar.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Ancient Guide to Modern Life 2010 Natalie Haynes Buy
2 Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics 2019 Natalie Haynes Buy
3 Pandora’s Jar: Women in the Greek Myths 2020 Natalie Haynes Buy
4 Divine Might: Goddesses in Greek Myth 2023 Natalie Haynes Buy

Natalie Haynes’s non-fiction brings classical scholarship to a general audience with the wit she developed during her years as a stand-up comedian. The Ancient Guide to Modern Life (2010) draws parallels between ancient and contemporary problems, while Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics (2019) collects material from her BBC Radio 4 show of the same name.

Pandora’s Jar: Women in the Greek Myths (2020) became a New York Times bestseller by examining how female figures from Greek mythology have been misunderstood, diminished, or rewritten across the centuries. Divine Might: Goddesses in Greek Myth (2023) continues this work, focusing specifically on the goddesses and the ways their stories have been told and retold.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Natalie Haynes Non-Fiction series?

There are 4 books in the Natalie Haynes Non-Fiction series, published between 2010 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Natalie Haynes Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Natalie Haynes Non-Fiction series is The Ancient Guide to Modern Life, published in 2010.

Which Natalie Haynes non-fiction book should I read first?

Pandora’s Jar: Women in the Greek Myths (2020) is the most popular choice, as it became a New York Times bestseller and examines how Greek women from Pandora to Medea have been misrepresented over the centuries. Divine Might (2023), about Greek goddesses, makes a natural companion.

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