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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 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 detailsJon Ronson 4 Books Collection Set - Non-Fiction - Paperback
Titles in this set : 1. The Psychopath Test2. So You've Been Publicly Shamed3. Them Adventures with Extremists4. The Men Who Stare At Goats Descrip...
View full detailsThe Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War by Ben MacIntyre
*The No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller**A BBC Between the Covers book club pick**Shortlisted for the 2018 Baillie Gifford Prize*'THE BEST TRUE SPY STORY...
View full detailsDown and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell
George Orwell's vivid memoir of his time living among the desperately poor and destitute, Down and Out in Paris and London is a moving tour of the ...
View full detailsPersepolis I & II by Marjane Satrapi
Wise, often funny, sometimes heart-breaking, Persepolis tells the story of Marjane Satrapi's life in Tehran , growing up during the Iranian Revolut...
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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 Culture Code by Daniel Coyle
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A marvel of insight and practicality' Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit____________________________How do ...
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 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 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 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 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 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...
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Shop allUsborne 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 detailsDamaged - 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 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 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 Lion Storyteller Family Bible
One of the greatest storytellers of our generation tells the greatest story ever told - what a treasure! Rob Parsons, OBE, Chairman and Founder, Ca...
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 detailsI Can Read My Illustrated Bible : for Beginning Readers, Level 1
A new addition to the I Can Read brand, the I Can Read My Illustrated Bible teaches children about the Bible while helping them grow more confident...
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
Dictionaries
Shop allOxford 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 detailsPocket 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 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 details1000 Useful Words : Build Vocabulary and Literacy Skills
This picture word book of 1000 first words will broaden young children's vocabulary and strengthen their early reading and writing skills. Every pi...
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 detailsArabic Essential Dictionary : All the Words You Need, Every Day
The home of trusted Arabic dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy and affordable Arabic to English and English to Arabic ...
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 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 detailsIslamic Books
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 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 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 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 ...
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 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 detailsLifestyle Books
Shop allHappy 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 detailsChildrens 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 detailsNatural History
Shop allSee 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 detailsFlowers : Explore Nature with Fun Facts and Activities
A first nature book about flowers for children, this is the perfect companion for kids eager to learn about the world of flowering plants. Flowers ...
View full detailsThe Emperor's Egg
An award-winning picture book about the Emperor penguin's parenting. The Emperor penguin is the only large animal to remain on the Antarctic main...
View full detailsNational 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 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 detailsWho's Hiding In The Jungle?: A Felt Flaps Book by Axel Scheffler
Help the monkeys look for their friend in Who's Hiding in the Jungle? Lift the felt flaps to see where he is. Which other animals will you find hi...
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 detailsLittle First Stickers Seashore
Visit a sandy beach, add crabs and starfish to rockpools, see sea birds and puffins fly high in the sky and lots more in this fascinating sticker b...
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Shop allThe 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 6-8 & 10-12) Collection 6 Books Set - Ages 9-16 - Paperback
Title in This Set: The Kingdoms of Terror (Book 6) Castle Death (Book 7) The Jungle of Horrors (Book 8) The Dungeons of Torgar (Book 10) The Pris...
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 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...
View full detailsTrue Stories
Shop allFantastically Great Women Who Changed The World : Gift Edition
Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards 2018. Kate Pankhurst, descendent of Emmeline Pankhurst, has created ...
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 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 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 detailsThe Titanic Detective Agency by Lindsay Littleson
Unlock the secrets of the unsinkable ship... Bertha Watt, tree-climber and would-be polar explorer, is excited to be on RMS Titanic's maiden voy...
View full detailsDo the Birds Still Sing in Hell?: A powerful true story of love and survival by Horace Greasley
An incredible tale of one man's adversity and defiance, for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Horace Greasley escaped over 200 times from a ...
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 detailsThe Great (Food) Bank Heist by Onjali Q. Rauf
Written with great empathy and Rauf's trademark humour, The Great (Food) Bank Heist is a moving story that gives a child's-eye view of the increasi...
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 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