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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 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...
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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 Reason I Jump: one boy's voice from the silence of autism by Naoki Higashida
The No. 1 Sunday Times and internationally bestselling account of life as a child with autism, now an award-winning documentary film. 'It will s...
View full detailsThe Kennedy Curse by James Patterson
Now with an all-new bonus chapter - in the bestselling The Kennedy Curse, 'James Patterson applies his writerly skills to real-life history . . . r...
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 detailsThe Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURED DIRECTED BY AND STARRING CHIWETEL EJIOFOR - AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX When William Kamkwamba was just 14 ...
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 detailsKaleb Cooper 3 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Hardback
Titles in this set:1. The World According to Kaleb2. Britain According to Kaleb3. It's a Farming ThingDescription:The World According to KalebChipp...
View full detailsBusiness Books
Shop allDare 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 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
Do you sabotage your own happiness and success? Are you struggling to make sense of yourself? Do your emotions sometimes dictate your life?The Chim...
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 detailsKim Scott Collection (Radical Respect & Radical Candor): 2 Books Set - Non Fiction - Paperback
Titles in this Set: 1. Radical Respect 2. Radical Candor Description: Radical RespectBeautifully written, wise and practical Radical Respect shows ...
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 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...
View full detailsHow To Make Money: An honest guide to going from an idea to a six-figure business By Nafisa Bakkar - Non Fiction - Hardback
How do I start a business on a budget?How do I find my first 100 customers and make my first £100k?How do I build a network and get my business not...
View full detailsDragons’ Den Collection 2 Books Set (Grow Your Business, The Perfect Pitch) - Non Fiction - Paperback
Title in This Set:1. Dragons’ Den: Grow Your Business2. Dragons’ Den: The Perfect PitchDescription:Dragons’ Den: Grow Your BusinessA practical guid...
View full detailsThe 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...
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Shop allDamaged - Usborne Christmas Lights and Sounds Winter Collection: Christmas, Unicorns & Winter Wonderland by Sam Taplin 3 Picture Books Set - Ages 0-2 - Board Book - T 36
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 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...
View full detailsThe Usborne Children's Bible
This is a new miniature edition of the Children's Bible, which will be treasured and enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. It features stunni...
View full detailsThe Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth by Scott W. Hahn
Reveals a long-lost secret of the Church: the early Christians' key to understanding the mysteries of the Mass was the New Testament's Book of Reve...
View full detailsGod Made the World
God has given us lots of clues about how He made the world. This is how we think He did it. Discover how our world was made, beginning with His ama...
View full detailsIllustrated Children's Bible
This illustrated children's Bible has carefully written text which is suitable for reading aloud to young children or for older children to read by...
View full detailsColouring Jesus : Colour Your Own Bible Comics! by Flix Gillett
A perfect activity for older children aged 7-9 to engage them with Bible stories about Jesus. Key events and verses about Jesus life and sayings...
View full detailsThe Action Bible Christmas : 25 Stories about Jesus' Arrival by Sergio Cariello
; Pagination: 64 pages; Date of Publication: 04/10/2022
Good News Bible : The Deadline Strips of Shaky Kane by Shaky Kane
; Pagination: 240 pages 1 Illustrations unspecified; Date of Publication: 12/08/2017
ICB, The Garden Children's Bible, Hardcover : International Children's Bible by Butch Hartman
The Garden Children's Bible is a great way to get kids to "toon" into Scripture! Lenny the Lion and Lucy the Lamb are sent out on adventures by The...
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Shop allPocket Oxford English Dictionary by Oxford Languages
The Pocket Oxford English Dictionary offers over 120,000 words, phrases, and definitions. It covers all the words you need for everyday use, carefu...
View full detailsKorean Essential Dictionary : All the Words You Need, Every Day
The home of trusted Korean dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy and affordable Korean to English and English to Korean ...
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 detailsOxford Primary Grammar Punctuation and Spelling Dictionary
With a clear, colour layout and quirky bird characters to make it fun to use, this is a dictionary with a difference. The book divides into section...
View full detailsOxford 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 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 detailsOxford Phonics Spelling Dictionary
This new edition of the Oxford Phonics Spelling Dictionary is an easy home and school reference tool. With words ordered by their initial phonic s...
View full detailsOxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus
A new edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Thesaurus in paperback with thousands of synonyms, writing tips, overused words and word webs to bui...
View full detailsPrimary Thesaurus : Illustrated Thesaurus for Ages 7+
The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use. This fantastic thesaurus is especially designed for children a...
View full detailsEnglish Gem Thesaurus : The World's Favourite Mini Thesaurus
The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use. This new edition is part of the Collins Gem range -...
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Shop allThe 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 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 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 details40 Hadith Collection By Shahrul Hussain & Zahed Fettah 6 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback
40 Hadith Collection: A Comprehensive Guide to Prophetic Wisdom To follow the Sunnah is to walk the path of the most perfect character. The 40 Hadi...
View full detailsQuran Stories Little Library (Vol. 2) By Saniyasnain Khan 4 Books Collection Box Set - Ages 0-5 - Board Book
Titles in this set:1. Prophet Yunus And The Big Fish2. Prophet Sulayman And The Queen Of Saba3. The Story Of Prophet Ayyub4. Ibrahim's Search For A...
View full detailsPalestine Activity Book (stickers Included) By Adilah Joossab - Ages 6-8 - Paperback
Explore a world of fun and learning with the Palestine Activity Book by Adilah Joossab. This delightful activity book brings Palestine's rich cult...
View full detailsSuper Sahaba Stories: 40 episodes of faith and courage: by Zaheer Khatri - Ages 7+ - Hardback
Get ready for an adventure with the heroes of Islamic history! This exciting book is filled with stories of the Sahaba - the companions of the Pro...
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...
View full detailsHassan and Aneesa Children Islamic 5 Books Collection Set By Yasmeen Rahim - Ages 2-7 - Paperback
Hassan and Aneesa: A Gentle Guide to First Islamic Experiences The best lessons are the ones shared through a friend’s eyes. The Hassan and Aneesa ...
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Shop allChildrens Best Behaviour Series 10 Picture Books Collection Set - Age 3-6 - Paperback
As adults, we instinctively know what’s appropriate and what’s not. However, for children, learning these boundaries takes time, guidance, and the...
View full detailsHappy Families Series by Allan Ahlberg & Others Illustrated 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 5-7 - Paperback
Allan Ahlberg's Happy Families series is packed full of heart-warming and funny tales that will delight young readers. These classic stories are pa...
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...
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 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...
View full detailsMy First Books of Happiness 4 Books Collection Box Set by Patricia Hegarty - Ages 0-5 - Hardback
Title In This Set :1. ABC of Kindness2. 123s of Thankfulness3. Happiness Is a Rainbow4. Friendship Is ForeverDescription :ABC of KindnessThis cute ...
View full detailsAll About Series 4 Books Collection Set By Felicity Brooks (Usborne My First Book) - Ages 3-8 - Hardback
Titles In This Set:1. All About Families2. All About Feelings3. All About Friends4. All About DiversityDescription:All About FamiliesWhat do famili...
View full detailsGrowing Up for Girls By Felicity Brooks - Age 9-14 - Paperback
This book prepares girls for what to expect from puberty and offers advice on what they can do to cope with the emotional, psychological and physic...
View full detailsJudy Moody by Megan McDonald: Books 1-15 Box Set Collection - Ages 6-12 - Paperback
Title in This Set:1. Judy Moody2. Judy Moody Gets Famous!3. Saves the World!4. Predicts the Future5. The Doctor Is In!6. Declares Independence!7. A...
View full detailsNatural History
Shop allNational Trust: Out and About Bird Spotter by Robyn Swift
The perfect introduction to birdwatching for children aged 8-12!Ideal for any budding birdwatchers, this book encourages children to get outside an...
View full detailsSee Inside Planet Earth
Delve deep into the mysteries of Earth's geography to reveal the hidden secrets of life on our planet. This title includes double page spreads on m...
View full detailsSir David Attenborough
David Attenborough: explorer, broadcaster, natural historian. Explore the beauty of the world we inhabit with national treasure, Davi...
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 detailsEverything: Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Packed with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and bursting with colour photographs, learn all about volcanoes and earthquakes in this fr...
View full detailsNational Trust: How to Help a Hedgehog and Protect a Polar Bear 70 Everyday Ways to Save Our Planet by Dr Jess French
Learn how you can save endangered animals and make the world a better place, too!From beetles and butterflies, to puffins and polar bears, animals ...
View full detailsGuardians of the Planet: How to be an Eco-Hero by Clive Gifford
This environmentally positive book contains everything children need to become guardians of the planet. Kids can learn how to become keepers of the...
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 detailsBotanicum Activity Book
Following the incredible Botanicum, Katie Scott returns with a companion activity book. Bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles, this book offe...
View full detailsStormy Weather
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF HORRIBLE GEOGRAPHY! Ever wondered where in the world tornadoes rip houses from the ground? Or frozen turtles fall...
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Shop allBorn to Run by Christopher McDougall
At the heart of Born to Run lies a mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians, the Tarahumara, who live quietly in canyons and are reputed to be the best ...
View full detailsDamaged - Fighting Fantasy RPG Books 1-5 Collection Set by Ian Livingstone - Ages 9-14 - Paperback - I 55
Brand New Books, Minor Damaged While Processing and Handling. Titles in This Set: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain City of Thieves Citadel of Ch...
View full detailsFootball Rising Stars By Harry Meredith 10 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 detailsThe Crossover Series by Kwame Alexander 3 Books Collection Set - Ages 11-17 - Paperback
Titles in This Set: 1. The Crossover2. Booked3. ReboundDescription: The Crossover12-year-old Josh and his twin Jordan have basketball in their blo...
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 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 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 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 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 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...
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Shop allCrime 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 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 detailsThe Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time
Christopher is 15 and lives in Swindon with his father. He has Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism. He is obsessed with maths, science and Sherlo...
View full detailsEverything Is OK by Debbie Tung
From the bestselling author of Quiet Girl in a Noisy World comes a gently humorous and poignant collection of comics about anxiety and depression-b...
View full detailsSapiens A Graphic History, Volume 2: The Pillars of Civilization by Yuval Noah Harari
Discover the second volume of an epic, beautifully illustrated graphic history of humankind, based on Yuval Noah Harari's multi-million copy bestse...
View full detailsIn Cold Blood: A True Account of a Multiple Murder and its Consequences by Truman Capote
Considered by many to be the first work of the true crime genre, this ground-breaking book reconstructs the murder of the Clutter family from infor...
View full detailsThe Old Man And Me by Jason Wilson
Amsterdam, 2001. A shoot-out in the city's docklands leaves one man grievously injured and a rival drug dealer killed outright. The injured man is ...
View full detailsSapiens A Graphic History, Volume 1: The Birth of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
The first volume of the graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari's global phenomenon and smash SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLER. Featuring 256 pages of go...
View full detailsI Just Want to Be Loved by Casey Watson
After taking a few weeks off work, Casey is presented with a new foster child: 14-year-old Elise, whose Mum left her at just five years old. At fir...
View full detailsA Life Lost by Cathy Glass
Jackson is aggressive, confrontational and often volatile. His mother, Kayla, is crippled with grief after tragically losing her husband and eldest...
View full detailsNon-Fiction Books for Kids
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 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 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 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 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 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 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