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Shop allOllie Ollerton 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback
Titles In the Set: 1. Break Point2. Battle ReadyDescription:Break PointIs it here? Facing the gruelling SAS selection process on one leg, with a bu...
View full detailsLittle People, Big Dreams 10 Books Box Set Artists And Writers, Trailblazing Men by Frances Lincoln - Ages 7-9 - Hardback
Summary Every legend has its beginning. This Little People, Big Dreams collection contains two bestselling box sets from the inspiring series. In...
View full detailsAll Creatures Great and Small: The Complete James Herriot 8 Books Box Set - Non-Fiction - Paperback
This complete box set of James Herriot's memoirs is the inspiration for the hit Channel 5 series All Creatures Great And Small. They were also ada...
View full detailsLittle People Big Dreams Inspiring Artists and Writers Gift 5 Books Box Collection Set by Lisbeth Kaiser - Ages 7-9 - Hardback
Titles In This Set : 1. Maya Angelou2. Anne Frank3. Frida Kahlo4. Coco Chanel5. Audrey HepburnDescription : Maya Angelou: All of them went on to a...
View full detailsLittle People, Big Dreams Trailblazing Men 5 Books by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara - Ages 7-9 - Hardback
Titles in the Set : 1. Muhammad Ali 2. Stephen Hawking 3. David Bowie 4. Mahatma Gandhi 5. Bruce Lee Description : Muhammad Ali When he was litt...
View full detailsCall the Midwife Series By Jennifer Worth 4 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback
Titles in this Set: Call The Midwife Shadows Of The Workhouse Farewell To The East End Letter to the Midwife Description: Call The MidwifeA fasci...
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Mary Berry: Queen Of British Baking - The Biography by A S Dagnell - Non Fiction - Hardback
Mary Berry: Queen Of British Baking - The Biography by A S Dagnell - Non Fiction - Hardback
Mary Berry is one of Britain's most respected and well-loved gurus of the kitchen. The undisputed Queen of the Aga has been the focus of many telev...
View full detailsThe Last Lecture: Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams - Lessons in Living by Randy Pausch
The phenomenal international bestseller - with over 8 million copies sold. What legacy would you choose to leave behind for your children?When Ra...
View full detailsLittle People Big Dreams Groundbreaking Women & Trailblazing Women 10 Books Gift Set - Ages 5+ - Hardback
Titles In This Set :Little People Big Dreams: Groundbreaking Women1. Malala Yousafzai 2. Ruth Bader Ginsburg3. Michelle Obama4. Greta Thunberg5. Do...
View full detailsLittle People Big Dreams Groundbreaking Women 5 Books Gift Set By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara - Ages 7-9 - Hardback
Little People Big Dreams is a series of children's books that aims to inspire young readers by telling the stories of extraordinary individuals wh...
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Shop allThe Happiness Hypothesis: Ten Ways to Find Happiness and Meaning in Life by Jonathan Haidt
Every culture hands wisdom down through generations. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to othe...
View full detailsThe Talent Code: Greatness isn't born. It's grown by Daniel Coyle
'Talent. You've either got it or you haven't.' Not true, actually. In The Talent Code, award-winning journalist Daniel Coyle draws on cutting-edg...
View full detailsThe Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong by Raymond Hull
'The Peter Principle has cosmic implications.' - New York Times'The classic book which warns of the dangers of over-promotion' The TimesIn a hierar...
View full detailsDare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts: By Brene Brown - Non Fiction - Paperback
Brené Brown taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, chang...
View full detailsDare to Lead, Radical Candor & Leaders Eat Last 3 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback
Titles in this Set: 1. Dare to Lead2. Radical Candor3. Leaders Eat Last Description: Dare to LeadBrené Brown taught us what it means to dare greatl...
View full detailsLeaders Eat Last: The leadership book that every good manager needs: By Simon Sinek - Non Fiction - Paperback
Imagine a world where almost everyone wakes up inspired to go to work. This is not a crazy, idealised notion. In many successful organisations, gre...
View full detailsThe Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management By Prof Steve Peters - Non Fiction - Paperback
Let us look at emotional reactivity, sudden anxiety, and irrational self-sabotage with absolute candour. You promise yourself at the start of every...
View full detailsTwelve and a Half: Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success By Gary Vaynerchuk - Non Fiction - Hardback
In his sixth business book, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and investor Gary Vaynerchuk explores the twelve essential emotional skills that are ...
View full detailsThe Toyota Way, Second Edition: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer by Jeffrey Liker
The bestselling guide to Toyota's legendary philosophy and production system-updated with important new frameworks for driving innovation and quali...
View full detailsThe Diary of a CEO : The 33 Laws of Business and Life by Steven Bartlett
Runaway No.1 Bestseller by STEVEN BARTLETT: entrepreneur, podcaster and Dragon's Den starThis is not a book about business strategy. Strategy chang...
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Shop allCelebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
Arguably the most established contemporary spiritual classic by our most profound living religious writer. This timeless classic has helped well ov...
View full detailsThe Screwtape Letters: Letters from a Senior to a Junior Devil by C. S. Lewis
A milestone in the history of popular theology, 'The Screwtape Letters' is an iconic classic on spiritual warfare and the power of the devil. ...
View full detailsHOLY BIBLE: King James Version (KJV) Popular Gift & Award Black Leatherette Edition by Collins KJV Bibles
An Award or Presentation Bible in the King James Version: ideal as a gift or to keep The full text of the Popular size King James or Autho...
View full detailsUsborne Christmas Lights and Sounds Winter Collection: Christmas, Unicorns & Winter Wonderland by Sam Taplin 3 Picture Books Set - Ages 0-2 - Board Book
Titles in this Set:1. Lights and Sounds Christmas2. Lights and Sounds Unicorns3. Winter Wonderland Sound BookDescription:Lights and Sounds Christma...
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Brand New Books, Minor Damaged While Processing and Handling. Titles in this Set:1. Lights and Sounds Christmas2. Lights and Sounds Unicorns3. Wi...
View full detailsMy Very First Bible : Mini Edition
Having sold well over 250,000 copies, and inspired a wide-ranging series of publications including board books, big books and sticker books, My Ver...
View full detailsIt's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered by Lysa TerKeurst
Find It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered by Lysa TerKeurst from publishers Thoma...
View full detailsPresent Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living by Shauna Niequist
LIVE A LIFE OF MEANING AND CONNECTIONInstead of pushing for perfectionA few years ago, I found myself exhausted and isolated, my soul and body sick...
View full detailsTill We Have Faces by C. S. Lewis
Fascinated by the myth of Cupid and Psyche throughout his life, C. S. Lewis reimagines their story from the perspective of Psyche's sister, Orual. ...
View full detailsHOLY BIBLE: King James Version (KJV) Black Presentation Edition by Collins KJV Bibles
With an attractive new slipcase and binding, this compact Bible is an ideal gift and spiritual companion. The full text of the ever-pop...
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Shop allOxford Mini Dictionary and Thesaurus by Oxford Languages
This is the reissued Oxford Mini Dictionary and Thesaurus. - now in an attractive new format. This small dictionary and thesaurus offers the most...
View full detailsLatin Dictionary and Grammar : Your All-in-One Guide to Latin
The home of trusted Latin dictionaries for everyday language learning. This Latin Dictionary and Grammar offers the student of Latin th...
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Find ACE Spelling Dictionary from publishers LDA at Books2Door!
Oxford School Spanish Dictionary
This new edition has been revised to offer up-to-date vocabulary for students learning Spanish at primary school and into their first years in seco...
View full detailsIllustrated English Dictionary
A comprehensive dictionary with over a thousand colour illustrations, over 10,000 entries and 25,000 straightforward definitions with part of speec...
View full detailsSpanish Pocket Dictionary : The Perfect Portable Dictionary
The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning. A modern Spanish Dictionary offering excellent coverage of tod...
View full detailsSchool Dictionary : Trusted Support for Learning
The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use. This English School Dictionary is the perfect language compani...
View full detailsFirst School Dictionary : Illustrated Dictionary for Ages 5+
The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use. This dictionary is an ideal introduction to the world of words...
View full detailsFrench Pocket Dictionary : The Perfect Portable Dictionary
The home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning. Whether you're on business, holiday or just learning French at ...
View full detailsOxford Paperback Dictionary & Thesaurus by Oxford Languages
The Oxford Paperback Dictionary & Thesaurus is a great value-for-money product. It is the ultimate one-stop reference, containing both a dictio...
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Shop allThe Secret of Secrets by 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani
Find The Secret of Secrets by 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani from publishers The Islamic Texts Society at Books2Door! ; 172 pages; Published: 01/01/1992
The Sirah of the Prophet By Dr Yasir Qadhi - Non Fiction - Paperback
The well-known Dr. Yasir Qadhi, respected by and inspirational to many, is here with a book. This prominent Scholar specialises in Islamic studies...
View full detailsMy First Heroes: By Reem & Marium Rahman: 12 Books Collection Box Set - Ages 3-6 - Board Book
Titles in this set:1. Adam, Hawwa, and the Tree2. Nuh and the Boat of Animals3. Daud and the Singing Mountains4. Sulaiman and the Talking Animals5....
View full detailsChildren Islamic I Say Series 4 Books Collection Set By Noor H. Dee - Ages 1+ - Board Book
Titles in This Set:1. I Say Bismillah2. I Say Alhamdulillah3. I Say As-salamu 'Alaykum4. I Say MashallahDescription:I Say BismillahMuslims should s...
View full detailsThe Prophets of Islam Activity Children Collection By Saadah Taib: 8 Books Set- Ages 2-5 - Paperback
The Prophets of Islam Activity Collection: Engaging Hearts and Minds through Play Nurturing a child’s faith starts with a story and a spark of crea...
View full detailsOmar Suleiman 4 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Hardback
Omar Suleiman 4-Book Collection: A Definitive Library of Spiritual Insight Faith is not a static state; it is a journey through the heart, the mind...
View full detailsSadiq Collection by Siman Nuurali 8 Books Collection Set - Ages 6-8 - Paperback
Title in This Set:1. Sadiq and the Pet Problem2. Sadiq and the Desert Star3. Sadiq and the Fun Run4. Sadiq and the Green Thumbs5. Sadiq and the Exp...
View full detailsChildren's First Islamic Library Collection by Zaheer Khatri 2 Books Set - Ages 0-5 - Board Book
Title in This Set:1. The ABC of Allah Loves Me2. Allah Knows All About MeDescription:The ABC of Allah Loves MeGetting your young child to learn abo...
View full detailsThe Heart of the Qur'an & The Kingdom of God by Asim Khan: 2 Books Collection Set - Non-Fiction - Paperback
The Kingdom of God & Heart of the Qur'an: A Masterclass in Prophetic Wisdom Understanding the Qur’an is more than a study of words; it is a stu...
View full detailsDaily Wisdom Series by Abdur Raheem Kidwai 4 Books Collection Box Set - Non Fiction - Hardback
Daily Wisdom Series: A 365-Day Journey of Spiritual Enrichment Spiritual growth isn't a sprint; it’s a daily practice of mindfulness and connection...
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Shop allTo The Lighthouse (Vintage Classics Woolf Series) by Virginia Woolf
Rediscover one of Virginia Woolf's greatest works in this beautiful new gift edition from Vintage Classics. Mr and Mrs Ramsay and their ei...
View full detailsThe Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan
'One of the most influential non-fiction books of the twentieth century' The New York TimesWhen Betty Friedan produced The Feminine Mystique in 196...
View full detailsMula and the Fly Animal 5 Picture Books Collection Set & Mula and Friends Children Hand Bag in Green & Blue Colour - Ages 3-6 - Paperback
Give yoga a try with Mula and the Fly! Titles in This Set:Mula and the Fly Animal Fun Yoga Stories 5 Picture Books Collection (Paperback)1. Mula a...
View full detailsMula and the Fly Series 2 Books Set By Lauren Hoffmeier - Ages 4-6 - Hardback
Titles in This Set:1. Mula and the Fly2. Mula and the Snooty MonkeyDescription:Mula and the FlyGive yoga a try with Mula and the Fly! Svadi is a v...
View full detailsLittle People Big Dreams Groundbreaking Women & Trailblazing Women 10 Books Gift Set - Ages 5+ - Hardback
Titles In This Set :Little People Big Dreams: Groundbreaking Women1. Malala Yousafzai 2. Ruth Bader Ginsburg3. Michelle Obama4. Greta Thunberg5. Do...
View full detailsTopsy and Tim First Experience by Jean and Gareth Adamson 10 Books Collection Box Set - Ages 0-5 - Paperback
Titles in This Set: Topsy and Tim Have Itchy Heads Topsy and Tim At the Farm Topsy and Tim Go to the Dentist Topsy and Tim Play Football Topsy an...
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The Courage To Be Disliked Book By Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga - Non Fiction - Paperback
The Courage To Be Disliked Book By Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga - Non Fiction - Paperback
Can we be happy? Psychology might just hold the key... Millions have already read and benefited from the wisdom dispensed in The Courage To Be Disl...
View full detailsA Big Bright Feelings By Tom Percival 6 Books Collection Set - Ages 3-7 - Paperback
Titles In This Set:1. Perfectly Norman2. Ruby’s Worry3. Ravi's Roar4. Meesha Makes Friends5. Tilda Tries Again6. Milo's MonsterDescription:Perfectl...
View full detailsUsborne All About Series By Felicity Brooks: 6 Books Collection (Usborne My First Book) - Ages 3-8 - Hardback
Titles In This Set:1. All About Families2. All About Feelings3. All About Friends4. All About Diversity5. All About Worries And Fears6. All About Y...
View full detailsThe Virginia Woolf Collection 6 Books Box Set - Fiction - Paperback
Titles in the Set :- A Room Of One's Own Mrs Dalloway Between The Acts The Waves To The Lighthouse Orlando Description :- A Room of One's Ow...
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Shop allThe Leaf Thief (PB)
A brilliantly funny picture book about seasons, written by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola Slater. Squirrel is so cross. Yes...
View full detailsSlow Down: Bring Calm to a Busy World with 50 Nature Stories by Rachel Williams
All around us, nature is turning, growing...and working. Every day, hour by hour, magical transformations happen right in front of you. But it's no...
View full detailsLook After Us by Rod Campbell
A first board book about endangered animals by Rod Campbell, creator of the bestselling preschool classic Dear Zoo: lift the flaps to meet elephant...
View full detailsFirst Facts Bugs
Big, tiny, crawling or trundling, shiny or fuzzy - explore the wonderful world of creepy crawlies! Is your child at that age where they are startin...
View full detailsGoing to the Volcano
Buckle up and jump on board for the funniest, most EXPLOSIVE picture book of the year - you'll want to read it again and again-o!Join two intrepid ...
View full detailsDKfindout! Oceans
Sail across spectacular seas and discover the mind-boggling marine life of the world's oceans. Find out about the five great oceans on our planet, ...
View full detailsAstrophysics for Young People in a Hurry
Neil deGrasse Tyson has become one of the most recognisable and respected figures in science. In this adaptation of his "genuinely accessible" (Sum...
View full detailsWeather : Explore Nature with Fun Facts and Activities
A fantastic first book on what happens in the sky, this book is the perfect companion for children eager to understand why it rains or shines. Di...
View full detailsKnowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! : Our Watery World As You've Never Seen It Before
Dive into our planet's largest and least explored world in this stunning encyclopedia of whales, waves, wrecks, wind farms, and everything oceanic!...
View full detailsThe Lost Child of Chernobyl by Helen Bate
One April night, people living near Chernobyl see a bright light in the sky...Everyone is told to move out of the forbidden zone around the destroy...
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Shop allFighting Fantasy RPG Collection 10 Books Set (Books 6-15) - Ages 9-14 - Paperback
Titles In This Set: The Port of Peril Creature of Havoc Deathtrap Dungeon Appointment With F.E.A.R. Island of the Lizard King The Gates of Death T...
View full detailsFootball Rising Stars By Harry Meredith 6 Books Collection Set - Ages 7-9 - Paperback
The Football Rising Stars series are informative biographies of some of football's biggest rising stars. They are aimed at children aged 7-9 and ar...
View full detailsClassic Football Heroes 10 Books Collection Set By Matt & Tom Oldfield - Ages 8-14 - Paperback
The Classic Football Heroes 10 Book Collection Set is an excellent collection of biographies about some of the greatest football players of all ...
View full detailsFighting Fantasy RPG Books 1-5 Collection Set by Ian Livingstone - Ages 9-14 - Paperback
Titles in This Set: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain City of Thieves Citadel of Chaos The Forest of Doom House of Hell Description:The Warlock of ...
View full detailsMatch Point by Katherine Reilly - Fiction - Paperback
Summer in London means tennis, but it's all about Match Point too! If you’re a fan of sweet, slow-burn sports romances, this book is exactly what ...
View full detailsKatherine Reilly Rom-Com Collection (Ride The Wave & Match Point) 2 Books Set - Fiction - Paperback
Titles in this Set: 1. Ride The Wave2. Match Point Description: Ride The WaveIn surfing, everyone's chasing the perfect ride... Twelve years ago, L...
View full detailsLone Wolf Series by Joe Dever (Books 6-12) Collection 7 Books Set - Ages 9-16 - Paperback
Title in This Set: 1. The Kingdoms of Terror (Book 6) 2. Castle Death (Book 7) 3. The Jungle of Horrors (Book 8) 4. The Cauldron of Fear (Book 9)...
View full detailsFighting Fantasy RPG Books 11-15 Collection Set - Ages 9-14 - Paperback
Titles In This Set:The Gates of DeathThe Caverns of the Snow WitchAssassins of AllansiaReturn to Firetop MountainCrystal of StormsDescription:The G...
View full detailsFighting Fantasy RPG Books 6-10 Collection Set - Ages 9-14 - Paperback
Titles In This Set: The Port of Peril Creature of Havoc Deathtrap Dungeon Appointment With F.E.A.R. Island of the Lizard King Description:The Por...
View full detailsThe Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler - Non-Fiction - Paperback
Right now, more people are risking their lives for their sports then ever before in history. As Thomas Pynchon once put it in Gravity's Rainbow, 'i...
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Shop allIn Cold Blood by Truman Capote
The chilling true crime 'non-fiction novel' that made Truman Capote's name, In Cold Blood is a seminal work of modern prose, a remarkable synthesis...
View full detailsChinese Cinderella
Chinese Cinderella is an autobiography for children based on the bestselling Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah. Jung-ling's family considers her ...
View full detailsCrime Box (UK Subscription Box)
Crime, Thrillers & Mystery: Step into the eerie corridors, wander through the dungeons and brace yourself for a walk in the rain. Don't stop wh...
View full detailsGirls Series By Jacqueline Wilson 4 Books Collection Set - Ages 12-17 - Paperback
Title in This Set:1. Girls In Love2. Girls Under Pressure3. Girls Out Late4. Girls In TearsDescription:Girls In LoveEllie, Nadine and Magda are thr...
View full detailsBenjamin Zephaniah Collection 4 Books Set - Ages 12+ - Paperback
Introducing the Benjamin Zephaniah Collection - a thrilling anthology of four captivating books that will ignite your imagination, stir your emotio...
View full detailsBabysitters Club Graphix #1-7 Box Set by Ann M. Martin
The first seven Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels in a collectable boxset. Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best frie...
View full detailsThe Baby Thief: The True Story of the Woman Who Sold Over Five Thousand Neglected, Abused and Stolen Babies in the 1950s. by Barbara Bisantz Raymond
Drawing on extensive interviews and correspondence with many of Tann's surviving victims, Barbara Raymond shows how Tann not only popularised adopt...
View full detailsI Dared to Call Him Father - The Miraculous Story of a Muslim Woman`s Encounter with God by Bilquis Sheikh
I Dared to Call Him Father is the fascinating true story of Bilquis Sheikh, a prominent Muslim woman. Her unusual journey to a personal relationshi...
View full detailsCrier's War by Nina Varela
From debut author Nina Varela comes the first book in a richly imagined epic fantasy duology about an impossible love between two girls-one human, ...
View full detailsSleeping with a Psychopath by Carolyn Woods
THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER A Divorced Woman. A Dangerous Man. A Devastating Affair. 'You're rig...
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Shop allBeing an Ally: World Book Day 2023 - Ages 14-18 - Paperback
This book is for everyone. Because we can all be allies.As an ally, you use your power - no matter how big or small - to support others. You learn,...
View full detailsBond 11+ Assessment Papers Book 2 (10-11 Years) 4 Books Collection by Oxford - Paperback
Titles in This Set:1. Maths Assessment Papers: 10-11+ years Book 22. English Assessment Papers: 10-11+ years Book 23. Verbal Reasoning Assessment ...
View full detailsBaby's Very First Library By DK 18 Board Books Set- Ages 0-5 - Board Book
This fantastic little set is just the perfect book collection for babies ages 0-5, who are grasping the world around them. It contains all vital i...
View full detailsEat to Beat Type 2 Diabetes: By The Hairy Bikers - Non Fiction - Paperback
Big-hearted and down-to-earth chefs, The Hairy Bikers, return with 80 of their very best Dieter recipes. Contains previously published recipes - br...
View full detailsBond 11+ Quick 10 Minute Tests (Age 8-9) by Oxford 4 Books Collection - Paperback
Titles in This Set: 1. Bond 11+: Maths 10 Minute Tests: 8-9 years2. Bond 11+: English 10 Minute Tests: 8-9 years3. Bond 11+: Verbal Reasoning 10 M...
View full detailsLittle People Big Dreams Groundbreaking Women 5 Books Gift Set By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara - Ages 7-9 - Hardback
Little People Big Dreams is a series of children's books that aims to inspire young readers by telling the stories of extraordinary individuals wh...
View full detailsUsborne Beginners History 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 4-7 - Paperback
Summary Usborne Beginners History is a top value collection containing ten easy-to-read books about the people and places of the past. Every page ...
View full detailsMurderous Maths Collection 10 Books Box Set by Kjartan Poskitt - Ages 8-12 - Paperback
Murderous Maths is a series of children's books written by Kjartan Poskitt. The books are a fun and engaging way for children to learn about mathem...
View full detailsFootball Rising Stars By Harry Meredith 6 Books Collection Set - Ages 7-9 - Paperback
The Football Rising Stars series are informative biographies of some of football's biggest rising stars. They are aimed at children aged 7-9 and ar...
View full detailsTales from the Pitch Series 1: by Harry Coninx 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 9-14 - Paperback
The Tales from the Pitch Series 10 Books Collection Set by Harry Coninx is a must-read for every football fan. This collection set includes ten boo...
View full detailsA work of literature that is based on facts, truth, or real-life events can be categorised as non-fiction. Simply put, if a book is not rooted in a fictional narrative or a made-up story, then it qualifies as adult nonfiction. This encompasses several sub-genres within literature—biographies, history, memoirs, self-help, and so on. From intriguing accounts of interesting lives to enlightening accounts of the rich history of our world—experts believe, there are a ton of non-fiction books to read before you die.
One of the many non-fiction classics to read in your lifetime is, Call the Midwife 4 Book Set by Jennifer Worth. Fascinating tales of social history, this one is a midwife’s account of 1950s London.
The truth they say can be stranger than fiction—this statement arguably sums up the genre that is non-fiction. Non-fiction books for adults are loaded with just as much suspense and thrill as any fictional novel, if not more.
Whether you want to read something intriguing and thrilling for leisure or you want to read to learn/research—adult non-fiction is a vast gamut of sub-genres and there is plenty to choose from. This makes adult non-fiction just the genre you can immerse yourself in when trying to go back to reading as a habit. Treat yourself to some of the world’s best non-fiction books of all time, whilst you try to get your kids hooked on books or try to inculcate the reading habit.
Why Read Nonfiction?
According to a recent annual report from the Association of American Publishers, the adult nonfiction market in the US showed a revenue increase of 5.4% between 2016 and 2017. That, however, is not why we endorse adult non-fiction for parents and non-fiction for kids. Sales aside, non-fiction books are a great way to feed people’s appetite for knowledge, learning, and bettering their lives.
Here at Books2Door, we not only understand your hunger for knowledge but also know that the internet with its several web pages, videos, and podcasts is not going to satiate your appetite for information. This is precisely why we believe in the power of books and curating book recommendations.
Non-fiction literature may be a rich and varied genre but that also makes it harder to narrow down a reading list that works for you, from amongst the wealth of titles that exist across the world. This is where we at Books2Door step in and try to curate the best non-fiction books for every age.
Whilst we do bring you the bestselling non-fiction titles, we also ensure we stock up on books that cater to specific tastes and topics. You can for instance find era-defining non-fiction titles or specific mindfulness and wellness books that speak of parenting and relationships. You can also find a curated collection of non-fiction books for kids to choose from, so you can make the most of your book budget for yourself and your kids.
From poetry to classic works of Mark Twain and Virginia Woolf, to best non-fiction books of 2022, to short stories and more; here are some sub-genres of non-fiction that we have curated for you and your children:
Historic non-fiction:
Historical non-fiction consists of true accounts of historic events and eras. If you are someone that enjoys reading about historic cultures and events, then this is the non-fiction sub-genre for you.
Amongst several non-fiction titles that delve in history is Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind that challenges everything we seemingly know about the history of human evolution. We also have books like Survivors: True Stories of Children in the Holocaust that venture into the darker pockets of our world’s political history.
Biographies:
Biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs—this sub-genre of nonfiction is focused on the life stories of individuals usually with an underlying theme, for instance, a cause they endorsed. Whilst autobiographies and memoirs are written by the subjects themselves; biographies are written in the third person by an author about the life of the subject.
Few genres are as fascinating as biographies; reading about people’s lives, their struggles and their stories. One of our favourites from the genre is Becoming by Michelle Obama. An insight into the life of the USA’s former first lady.
Travelogues:
Travelogues and memoirs might seem like cousins because they both present first-person accounts of the author’s experience with something. However, travelogues are more instructive and offer more practical information about travel to a particular destination whilst memoirs are most value and ideology based.
Academic literature and Guides:
Academic textbooks are structurally designed and written to educate and inform. These could be school textbooks or adult textbooks for adults interested in particular trades like music or cars. Whilst books under this genre will only be as useful as your interest in the subject, we do offer some interesting options to pick from. HBR's 10 Must Reads for Sales and Marketing Collection is one such.
If you are into gothic literature and have a thing for the darker sciences or simply want to ready something spooky for halloween, then here is book you must read Love Witchcraft 2 Books By Arin Murphy & Hiscock
Philosophy or psychology:
These are most likely to be published by university-affiliated publication houses and are most likely to be written by scholars and academics who are experts on the subject. This genre is a gamut in itself as it may consist of traditional philosophy, psychology, scientific theories, or research papers.
Whilst investing in mental health goes beyond reading about it, we’d say it is a start. Here is book you can consider when working on your emotional health, The Courage to be Happy Book By Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga.
Journalism:
Arguably the best non-fiction of all time, journalism is another broad sub-genre of nonfiction however it includes several media. If we were to only focus on literary/print journalism it would come down to journals, newspapers, and magazines. This would also include non-fiction books by journalists who have covered wars, unearthed a controversial story or true crime. One of our personal favourites has been We Are Bellingcat: An Intelligence Agency for the People by Eliot Higgins, a British citizen journalist. From the downing of Malaysia Flight 17 over the Ukraine to the sourcing of weapons in the Syrian Civil War; the book digs deep into some of Bellingcat's most successful investigations and thus makes for an intriguing and insightful read.
Self-help and instruction manuals:
Self-help books are more often than not about business success stories, staying organised, money management, health, and wellness, or relationship advice. Self-help non-fiction books also tend to perform very well on the non-fiction book charts and become bestselling non-fiction titles.
Fitness and wellness guides for instance have been popular for sometime now. Men's Fitness 12 Week Body Plan - Paperback by Nick Mitchell