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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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The Misanthrope
The Misanthrope
by Moliere
Cat Zodiac
Cat Zodiac
by Maeva Considine, Vikki Chu
Before the Rain
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by Luisita Lopez Torregrosa
Falconer on the Edge
Falconer on the Edge
by Rachel Dickinson
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by Tom Lalicki
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by Yaddyra Peralta, Elina Diaz
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by Ozlem Cekic
The World Is Waiting for You
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by Tara Grove, Isabel Ostrer
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by Ann Jones
O's Little Book of Calm & Comfort
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by The Editors of O, The Oprah Magazine
Uncle Vanya
Uncle Vanya
by Anton Chekhov
The Tweetable Pope
The Tweetable Pope
by Michael J. O'Loughlin
Signs of a Happy Baby
Signs of a Happy Baby
by Kathleen Ann Harper, William Paul White
Choosing a Sustainable Future
Choosing a Sustainable Future
by Liz Walker
The Client from Hell
The Client from Hell
by Richard Curtis
A Kentucky Christmas
A Kentucky Christmas
by George Ella Lyon
Summary and Analysis of Winter Is Coming: Why Vladimir Putin and the Enemies of the Free World Must Be Stopped
Summary and Analysis of Winter Is Coming: Why Vladimir Putin and the Enemies of the Free World Must Be Stopped
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The Genius of Impeachment
The Genius of Impeachment
by John Nichols
The Raven
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by Lou Reed
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Doctors of Philosophy
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by Muriel Spark
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The Third Chapter
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by Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot
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Scout, Atticus, & Boo
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by Wally Lamb, Mary McDonagh Murphy
Yes, You're Pregnant, But What About Me?
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by Kevin Nealon
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The Pattern in the Carpet
The Pattern in the Carpet
by Margaret Drabble
The Lady and Her Monsters
The Lady and Her Monsters
by Roseanne Montillo
Dish
Dish
by Jeannette Walls
A Country Called Childhood
A Country Called Childhood
by Jay Griffiths
Facing Unpleasant Facts
Facing Unpleasant Facts
by George Orwell, George Packer
Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea
Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea
by Gary Kinder
Absolutely American
Absolutely American
by David Lipsky
Shooting Victoria
Shooting Victoria
by Paul Thomas Murphy
The Brontës
The Brontës
by Juliet Barker
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Passion, Politics, and Everyday Activism
Passion, Politics, and Everyday Activism
by Gloria Steinem
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin
by Mark Bego
Georgia O'Keeffe
Georgia O'Keeffe
by Roxana Robinson
The Dance of Time
The Dance of Time
by Michael Judge
Word Freak
Word Freak
by Stefan Fatsis
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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.