Nonfiction is like the truth-telling cousin of fiction. Instead of spinning tales from imagination, nonfiction sticks to the facts, information, and insights rooted in reality. Nonfiction comes in various flavors, each with its own unique way of keeping readers engaged... and there’s something for everyone.
History & Philosophy & Journalism: These often narrative pieces are all about storytelling with real-life events presented in a compelling and sometimes dramatic way.
Biography & Autobiography & Memoirs: Biographies and autobiographies let readers walk in someone else's shoes. A biography is when someone writes about another person’s life — that person may be dead or alive. An autobiography, on the other hand, is when the author tells their own life story. Memoirs, told by the author themselves, let readers peek at a part of the author's life.
Essays: Essays are short pieces of nonfiction that explore a particular topic, idea, or experience. Essays can be serious, humorous, or reflective.
Self-Help & How-To & Academic & Travel Guides: Self-help books offer advice on personal growth, relationships, and career. How-to books are more instructional, teaching skills. Academic texts are all about teaching, whether it’s algebra, history, or chemistry. Travel guides give information on where to go and what to do.
In short, nonfiction offers a world of knowledge with a dash of entertainment.
