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nonfiction

[non-fik-shuhn] / nɒnˈfɪk ʃən /


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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

The title just debuted at #12 on the New York Times combined print and e-book nonfiction bestseller list.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

She found her niche with feelings-forward novels and girlbossy nonfiction tailor-made to be cracked open at book clubs over glasses of Chardonnay.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Ian Mahoney and the basketball guys were in the fiction area, so I headed for the nonfiction.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy




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