Tom Chatfield Non-Fiction books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Tom Chatfield Non-Fiction series?"

"There are six books in the Tom Chatfield Non-Fiction series, published between 2010 and 2019."

Q: "What is the first book in the Tom Chatfield Non-Fiction series?"

"The first book in the Tom Chatfield Non-Fiction series is Fun Inc.: Why Play is the 21st Century's Most Serious Business, published in 2010."

Q: "What topics does Tom Chatfield cover in his non-fiction?"

"His non-fiction ranges from the business side of gaming (Fun Inc.) to digital politics, internet-era language (Netymology), and critical thinking textbooks used in higher education. The books reflect his ongoing interest in how technology shapes the way people think and communicate."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Fun Inc.: Why Play is the 21st Century’s Most Serious Business	2010	Tom Chatfield	Buy
2	Summer of Unrest: Activism or Slacktivism?: The Future of Digital Politics	2011	Tom Chatfield	Buy
3	Netymology: From Apps to Zombies: A Linguistic Celebration of the Digital World	2013	Tom Chatfield	Buy
4	Live This Book	2015	Tom Chatfield	Buy
5	Critical Thinking: Your Guide to Effective Argument, Successful Analysis and Independent Study	2017	Tom Chatfield	Buy
6	Think Critically	2019	Tom Chatfield	Buy

Tom Chatfield’s non-fiction output covers a wide swath of digital culture and intellectual skills. Fun Inc. (2010) examines the gaming industry and why play matters in the modern economy. Netymology (2013) traces the origins of words born from internet culture, from “apps” to “zombies.”

His later books shifted toward critical thinking, with both a full textbook and a more accessible guide (Think Critically) aimed at students and general readers. Summer of Unrest and Live This Book round out a body of non-fiction that reflects Chatfield’s range of interests in technology and ideas.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Tom Chatfield Non-Fiction series?

There are six books in the Tom Chatfield Non-Fiction series, published between 2010 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Tom Chatfield Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Tom Chatfield Non-Fiction series is Fun Inc.: Why Play is the 21st Century’s Most Serious Business, published in 2010.

What topics does Tom Chatfield cover in his non-fiction?

His non-fiction ranges from the business side of gaming (Fun Inc.) to digital politics, internet-era language (Netymology), and critical thinking textbooks used in higher education. The books reflect his ongoing interest in how technology shapes the way people think and communicate.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order