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Shop allLittle 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 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 detailsFree: Coming of Age at the End of History by Lea Ypi
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE ONDAATJE PRIZE'The best book I read last year by a mile. . . so beautifully written that anyone would be ...
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 detailsWintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERBBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK 'A beautiful, gentle exploration of the dark season of life and the light of spring that ev...
View full detailsConversations on Love by Natasha Lunn & Various
*THE TOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*'This book might just change your life' Sunday Times'Wise, wonderful, moving and brilliant... will leave your h...
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 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...
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Shop allTurn The Ship Around!: A True Story of Building Leaders by Breaking the Rules by L. David Marquet
'David Marquet is the kind of leader who comes around only once in a generation ... his ideas and lessons are invaluable' Simon Sinek, author of St...
View full detailsMeasure What Matters: OKRs The Simple Idea that Drives 10x Growth by John Doerr
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'For anyone interested in becoming a better manager' - Bill Gates--------Discover the revolutionary movement behin...
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 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 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 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...
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...
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Shop allThe Little Cherries Symbolised Box Set 1 & 2: Illustrated 12 Books Collection Box Set (12 Free Audio Books Included) - Ages 5-7 - Paperback
Titles in this Bundle: The Little Cherries Symbolised Box Set 1 Chummy Asks First Crabby Calms Down Drupe's Busy Day Dot Fina a Friend Pluck A...
View full detailsMy Little Picture Bible
This first bible for children retells 25 bible stories from the old and new testament. From the story of God and creation to the Lord's prayer, the...
View full detailsMy First Bible
An ideal gift for young children, My First Bible retells all the favourite Bible stories known and loved by generations of children, for children o...
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 detailsGod Made Space
God has given us lots of clues about how He made space. This is how we think He did it. Discover how the wonders of the universe were made, beginni...
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 detailsMy Very First Bible
This illustrated first Bible story book for children is a wonderful collection of 25 favourite Bible stories re-told for a young audience. Accounts...
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 Lion Kids Bible Comic by Ed Chatelier
The Beano meets the Bible. Over 60 stories in comic strip style, from artists who broughts us the Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep cartoon...
View full detailsPeep Inside The Nativity by Anna Milbourne
This is a book to treasure every Christmas, with stunning cut out peep-holes leading from one entrancing scene to the next - the angel talking to M...
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Shop allPaperback Oxford English Dictionary by Oxford Languages
This fully updated edition offers over 120,000 words, phrases, and definitions. It covers all the words you need for everyday use, carefully select...
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...
View full detailsOxford Children's Dictionary
Over 30,000 words, with clear and accessible meanings and age-appropriate example sentences, make this an ideal dictionary for helping children age...
View full detailsPaperback Oxford Large Print Dictionary by Oxford Languages
The Paperback Oxford Large Print Dictionary is intended as a conveniently-sized and clear large print dictionary that is particularly suitable for ...
View full detailsFrench Dictionary For Beginners
This is a colourful dictionary with over 2000 words and phrases illustrated with amusing pictures of busy everyday scenes. It is arranged thematica...
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 detailsGerman Gem Dictionary : The World's Favourite Mini Dictionaries
The home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning. With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed in...
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 detailsEnglish Gem Dictionary: The World's Favourite Mini Dictionaries by Collins Dictionaries
The perfect size for every school bag! This handy little dictionary offers clear definitions for all the words you need on a daily basis, ...
View full detailsIslamic Books
Shop allArabic Through the Qur'an by Alan Jones
Find Arabic Through the Qur'an by Alan Jones from publishers The Islamic Texts Society at Books2Door! ; 348 pages; Published: 01/09/2005
Treasury in Islamic Thought and Civilization Collection 5 Books Set - Non Fiction - Hardback
Title in This Set:1. A Treasury of Hadith2. A Treasury of Ghazali3. A Treasury of Sacred Maxims4. A Treasury of Ibn Taymiyyah5. A Treasury of RumiD...
View full details40 Hadith Collection By Shahrul Hussain & Zahed Fettah 6 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback
Titles in this set: Sahih Muslim Sahih Al Bukhari Sunan Abu Dawud Jami Al Tirmidhi Sunan Ibn Majah Sunan Al Nasa'I Description:This box set is a...
View full detailsMy First Books About Islam by Sara Khan 4 Books Collection Set - Ages 3+ - Board Book
My First Books About Islam: Teachings for Toddlers and Young Children by Sara Khan is a great four-book gift set. Titles In This Set:1. My First Bo...
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 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 detailsThe Prophets of Islam Activity Children Collection By Saadah Taib: 8 Books Set- Ages 2-5 - Paperback
Titles in This Set:1. Prophet Muhammad and the Crying Camel2. Prophet Adam and Wicked Iblis3. Prophet Nuh and the Great Ark4. Prophet Sulaiman and ...
View full detailsThe Heart of the Qur'an & The Kingdom of God by Asim Khan: 2 Books Collection Set - Non-Fiction - Paperback
Titles in this set:1. The Kingdom of God 2. The Heart of the Qur'anDescription:The Kingdom of GodSurah al-Mulk (The Kingdom) invites the reader to ...
View full detailsMigo & Ali Series By Zanib Mian 2 Books Collection Set - Ages 6-12 - Hardback
Titles in this set:1. Migo and Ali: Love for the Prophets2. Migo & Ali A-Z of IslamDescription:Migo and Ali: Love for the ProphetsThis delightf...
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...
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Shop allMrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
'One of the most moving, revolutionary artworks of the twentieth century' Michael CunninghamClarissa Dalloway, elegant and vivacious, is preparing ...
View full detailsOrlando by Virginia Woolf
A fantasy, impossible but delicious ... an exuberance of life and wit' The Times Literary SupplementFirst masculine, then feminine, Orlando begins ...
View full detailsLittle Library By Chris Haughton 5 Books Collection Box Set - Ages 2-6 - Board Book
Titles In This Set:1. A Bit Lost2. Oh No, George!3. Shh! We Have a Plan4. Goodnight Everyone5. Don't Worry, Little CrabDescription:A Bit LostThe aw...
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 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 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 detailsI WANT TO BE A... Series 4 Books With Surprise Mirror Ending! Childrens Collection Set By Richard Merritt - Ages 3+ - Board Book
Titles In This Set :1. I Want to be a Teacher2. I Want to be a Firefighter3. I Want to be an Astronaut4. I Want to be a DoctorDescription :I Want t...
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 detailsHappy Families by Allan Ahlberg 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 5-7 - Paperback
Allan Ahlberg brings together a brilliant 10 book collection in the Happy Families Set. This set contains 10 classic stories including Mr Tick the...
View full detailsNatural History
Shop allKnowledge 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 detailsGeology of Britain - An Introduction by Dr Peter Toghill
Find Geology of Britain - An Introduction by Dr Peter Toghill from publishers The Crowood Press Ltd at Books2Door! ; 224 pages, Illustrations, ...
View full detailsThe Story of Life : A First Book about Evolution
This wonderful book introduces children to the story of life and how it all began. Using bitesize text and beautifully bright illustrations this is...
View full detailsBritish Museum: Around the World Colouring Book by Thomas Flintham
Bring the British Museum to life with spectacular civilisation scenes and amazing objects from the collection to colour! There's a whole world to e...
View full detailsA Little Bit Brave
Logan is a stay-at-home bunny - but he's about to discover how brave he really is. It's time for his first adventure, and he doesn't want...
View full detailsThe 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 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 detailsDKfindout! Volcanoes
Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. DKfindout! Volcanoes teaches kids everything they would want...
View full detailsWhat A Waste : Rubbish, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet by Jess French
In this informative book on recycling for children, you will find everything you need to know about our environment. The good, the bad, and the inc...
View full detailsMy First Book of Nature
Bright, engaging and fun, this is the perfect package of inspiration to spark a little one's interest in the great outdoors. Split into four clear ...
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Shop allOver the Line by Tom Palmer
It's the proudest moment of Jack's life - his debut as a professional footballer. Now he has a chance to achieve his dream of playing for his count...
View full detailsFighting Fantasy Series 1 & 2 By Steve Jackson & Ian Livingstone: 10 Books Collection Set - 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 The Port of Peril Creature o...
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 detailsLone Wolf Series by Joe Dever (Books 1-5) Collection 5 Books Set - Ages 9-16 - Paperback
Title in This Set:1. Flight from the Dark2. Fire on the Water3. The Caverns of Kalte4. The Chasm of Doom5. Shadow on the SandDescription:Flight fro...
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 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 detailsLone Wolf Series by Joe Dever (Books 1-12) Collection 12 Books Set - Ages 9-16 - Paperback
Title in This Set: Flight from the Dark Fire on the Water The Caverns of Kalte The Chasm of Doom Shadow on the Sand The Kingdoms of Terror Castle ...
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 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 detailsTrue Stories
Shop allSay Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe
WINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING 2019 A BARACK OBAMA BEST BOOK OF 2019 SHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION 2019 ...
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 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 detailsHow to Solve a Murder: True Stories from a Life in Forensic Medicine by Derek Tremain
As gripping as it is gruesome, How to Solve a Murder is a fascinating insight into the career of a forensic scientist. Includes a foreword from Dr ...
View full detailsTrue Grit Junior Edition
Who are the people that inspired Bear Grylls to become one of the world's toughest adventurers?From famous explorers whose never-say-die attitude l...
View full detailsThe Complete History of Jack the Ripper by Philip Sugden
The murders in London between 1888-91 attributed to Jack the Ripper constitute one of the most mysterious unsolved criminal cases. This story is t...
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 detailsBecoming Bulletproof: Life Lessons from a Secret Service Agent by Evy Poumpouras
'Part memoir, part hugely entertaining self-help manual for these tough times' Roger Alton, Daily Mail'A bona fide badass' The Sunday TimesFormer S...
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Shop allUsborne Beginners Science 10 Books Collection - Ages 4-10 - Paperback
Summary Learning all about science can be plenty of fun, and this collection by Usborne is a great way to get kids engaged. They can get stuck int...
View full detailsBond 11+ Quick 10 Minute Tests (Age 7-8) by Oxford 4 Books Collection - Paperback
Bond 11+ books are a series of educational resources designed to help students prepare for the 11+ exam, which students take in the UK in their fin...
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 detailsUsborne 100 Things to Know Collection 5 Books by Alex Frith, Jerome Martin & Alice James - Age 5-7 - Hardback
Titles in this Set: 100 Things to Know About Space 100 Things to Know About the Human Body 100 Things to Know About Science 100 Things to Know Ab...
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 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 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 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 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 detailsTales from the Pitch Series 2: by Harry Coninx & Matt Carver 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 9-14 - Paperback
The Tales from the Pitch Series 2: 10 Books Collection Set by Harry Coninx & Matt Carver is a must-read for every football fan. This collection...
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