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Nonfiction Books for Readers and Learners

Books are a magical way to transport to a different time and place, to learn about a theory or concept, and to hear all kinds of stories. The genre of nonfiction books encompasses all books that are based in fact and record real events or facts. 

There are nonfiction books to read about almost any topic you can think of! If you’re a big sports fan, reach for a book about the history and development of your favorite game. If you’re looking for books to help you navigate life or books to strengthen your brain, nonfiction books offer some of the best options. 

True stories can be as amusing, surprising, and compelling as any work of fiction. Next time you are looking for a book that will pull on your heartstrings, shock you with surprising twists, or fill you with joy, try reaching for a book that is nonfiction. To help you out, we’ve gathered some of the best nonfiction books below!

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A Doll's House
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by Katherine Larson
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by Lesley Pratt Bannatyne
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by Susan Griffin
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by Rebecca Soffer, Gabrielle Birkner, Peter Arkle
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by Rachel Cohen
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by Caroline Moorehead, Martha Gellhorn
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by Cheryl Knott
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by Alison Lurie
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by Robin Morgan
The Questions That Matter Most
The Questions That Matter Most
by Jane Smiley
The Gaslighting of the Millennial Generation
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by Caitlin Fisher
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by William Shakespeare
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by Alistair Cooke
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by Amos Oz
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The Mortgaged Heart
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by Joyce Carol Oates, Carson McCullers, Margarita G. Smith
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How to Fake a Moon Landing
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by Rick Peterson, Billy Beane, Judd Hoekstra
A Dog Called Perth
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by Peter Martin
The Unexpected Guest
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by Michael Konik
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Right Place, Right Time
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Cat Is Art Spelled Wrong
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A nonfiction book is a book that is factual and tells of true events, as opposed to a fiction book which is a story imagined by the author.

There are multiple ways to tell if a book is fiction or not. The book itself may say if it is a true story or an account of a real person or event. If needed, you can research the people or events mentioned in the book to see if they are real. Other good clues common in nonfiction books include actual quotes, a table of contents, and factual charts or maps.