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nonfiction

[non-fik-shuhn] / nɒnˈfɪk ʃən /


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Sony already owns nonfiction production companies, including Sharp Entertainment, Embassy Row, Brass Monkeys Media and 19 Entertainment, the powerhouse behind “American Idol.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Given the changing sales prospects, advances paid to authors of nonfiction books are down “marginally,” said Elyse Cheney, owner of the Cheney Agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Sales of nonfiction print titles were down nearly 8% through May 9 this year, and sales of books about politics and current affairs were down 19%, according to book tracker Circana BookScan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

We’ve curated some of the upcoming season’s standout titles, from immersive novels to gripping nonfiction.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

This was my first major encounter with historical nonfiction, and I found it fascinating.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers




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