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nonfiction

[non-fik-shuhn] / nɒnˈfɪk ʃən /


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I make it a point to introduce my students to the literature of their home state, which includes Joan Didion, a standby and giant of what we now call creative nonfiction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Some publishers say podcasts are a double-edged sword—they may be cannibalizing nonfiction reading, but can also serve as a useful sales driver in a fragmented media market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Serious nonfiction print book sales are down significantly, with overall sales falling nearly 8% and politics/current affairs 19% lower.

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

“Right over there in the nonfiction section. Try the 580 call numbers,” she says.

From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome




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