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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

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

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

Publishers are adjusting their advance payments for some nonfiction titles, though certain self-help, memoir and specific political titles remain strong sellers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

A few days later, her father had run away with Lee Ann Dickerson and Raymie forgot all about Edward Option and his strange ties and his nonfiction book.

From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo




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