Steven Rinella Non-Fiction books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Steven Rinella Non-Fiction series?"

"There are thirteen books in the Steven Rinella Non-Fiction series, published between 2006 and 2025."

Q: "What is the first book in the Steven Rinella Non-Fiction series?"

"The first book in the Steven Rinella Non-Fiction series is The Scavenger's Guide to Haute Cuisine, published in 2006."

Q: "Which Steven Rinella book is best for someone new to hunting?"

"The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival (2020) is a good starting point for general outdoor knowledge, while The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game (sold separately) provides the most detailed hunting-specific instruction. For a more personal introduction, Meat Eater: Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter (2012) tells Rinella's own story."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Scavenger’s Guide to Haute Cuisine	2006	Steven Rinella	Buy
2	American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon	2008	Steven Rinella	Buy
3	Me, Myself, and Ribeye	2011	Steven Rinella	Buy
4	Grand Theft Cattle	2011	Steven Rinella	Buy
5	Buy the Seat of Their Pants	2011	Steven Rinella	Buy
6	Meat Eater: Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter	2012	Steven Rinella	Buy
7	The MeatEater Fish and Game Cookbook	2018	Steven Rinella	Buy
8	The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival	2020	Steven Rinella	Buy
9	Outdoor Kids in an Inside World	2022	Steven Rinella	Buy
10	Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars	2023	Steven Rinella	Buy
11	The MeatEater Outdoor Cookbook	2024	Steven Rinella	Buy
12	MeatEater’s American History: The Mountain Men	2025	Steven Rinella	Buy
13	MeatEater’s American History: The Hide Hunters	2025	Steven Rinella	Buy

Steven Rinella’s non-fiction catalog spans nearly two decades, from The Scavenger’s Guide to Haute Cuisine (2006) to his MeatEater’s American History books in 2025. His earliest works blend personal narrative with food and nature writing: The Scavenger’s Guide follows his attempt to recreate a forty-five-course feast using only wild-caught ingredients, while American Buffalo (2008) traces the history of bison in America through the lens of a single hunting trip.

His more recent titles lean toward practical guides and the MeatEater brand. The MeatEater Fish and Game Cookbook (2018), The MeatEater Outdoor Cookbook (2024), and The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival (2020) are reference-style books for outdoor enthusiasts. Outdoor Kids in an Inside World (2022) and Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars (2023) are aimed at families looking to get children outdoors. His 2025 American history books mark a return to narrative non-fiction, examining the mountain men and hide hunters who shaped the American frontier.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Steven Rinella Non-Fiction series?

There are thirteen books in the Steven Rinella Non-Fiction series, published between 2006 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Steven Rinella Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Steven Rinella Non-Fiction series is The Scavenger’s Guide to Haute Cuisine, published in 2006.

Which Steven Rinella book is best for someone new to hunting?

The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival (2020) is a good starting point for general outdoor knowledge, while The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game (sold separately) provides the most detailed hunting-specific instruction. For a more personal introduction, Meat Eater: Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter (2012) tells Rinella’s own story.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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