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nonfiction

[non-fik-shuhn] / nɒnˈfɪk ʃən /


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Antidote Books, led by Joel Simons, a former publisher at HarperCollins UK, will publish idea-driven nonfiction on a range of subjects, whether it’s technology, ethics, history, current affairs or ideas around power.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

There’s also thought-provoking nonfiction from the likes of Malcolm Gladwell and the author of “Guns, Germs, and Steel.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

She has spoken of her interest in lying and duplicity, and has consistently, fruitfully, positioned her work on the border of fiction and nonfiction.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

She recently turned down a nonfiction writer whose work she was excited about after they admitted to using AI frequently—not to write, they claimed, but to get inspiration.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

When he looked up, surprised, I put a stack of nonfiction down in front of him.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler




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