{"id":10724,"date":"2025-03-27T06:43:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T06:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theblogchatter.com\/BeStorified\/?p=10724"},"modified":"2025-03-27T09:11:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T09:11:40","slug":"five-types-of-non-fiction-that-even-fiction-lovers-will-enjoy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theblogchatter.com\/BeStorified\/publishing\/five-types-of-non-fiction-that-even-fiction-lovers-will-enjoy\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Types of Non-fiction that Even Fiction Lovers Will Enjoy!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This is a guest post by Roshni<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While there are many fiction and nonfiction readers in the world, a certain animosity exists between those who exclusively read one and not the other. Nonfiction readers often look down on fiction, claiming that only serious reading is actual reading. As a result, many fiction readers feel a sense of insecurity and defensiveness about not reading nonfiction.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I don\u2019t subscribe to the idea that only<\/em> nonfiction books are educational. As Jennifer Powell tweeted, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNonfiction = learning through information; Fiction = learning through imagination.\u201d<\/strong> <\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

However, I do believe that fiction lovers are often apprehensive of nonfiction due to misconceptions, especially that nonfiction is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Boring<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Difficult<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Impractical<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Let\u2019s rectify these misconceptions, shall we? Here are five great nonfiction genres that you could try out as a beginner. (Note that I said “genres”. Many people dismiss nonfiction as “self-help,” but there is so much more this category has to offer!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I. Anecdotal or Essay Non-fiction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    These books explore stories of human resilience, share heartwarming anecdotes, offer reassurance that we aren’t alone in our problems, or simply compile humorous real-life situations. Often written in an accessible style by non-professional writers, they are easier for beginner nonfiction readers to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You could begin with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • \ud83d\udcda Any book from the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series<\/em> by Jack Canfield<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \ud83d\udcda Love Stories<\/em> by Trent Dalton<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \ud83d\udcda Brown Women Have Everything<\/em> by Sayantani Dasgupta<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \ud83d\udcda What We Remember Will Be Saved: A Story of Refugees and the Things They Carry<\/em> by Stephanie Salda\u00f1a<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      II. True-Life Narratives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Books in this category include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Autobiographies<\/strong>: An account of a person\u2019s life written by themselves<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Memoirs<\/strong>: Selected reminiscences, focusing on particular events or themes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Biographies<\/strong>: An account of someone\u2019s life written by someone else<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        While biographies may vary in quality depending on the author, autobiographies and memoirs are often excellent choices. Start with books written by celebrities or achievers you admire or in fields you’re passionate about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        You could begin with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Show Business Personalities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • \ud83d\udcda Born a Crime<\/em> by Trevor Noah<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • \ud83d\udcda Shah Rukh Khan: Legend, Icon, Star<\/em> by Mohar Basu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Sports Icons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • \ud83d\udcda Open<\/em> by Andre Agassi<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • \ud83d\udcda Unbreakable<\/em> by Mary Kom<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • \ud83d\udcda Faster than Lightning: My Story<\/em> by Usain Bolt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Commoner Memoirs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • \ud83d\udcda Somebody I Used to Know<\/em> by Wendy Mitchell<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • \ud83d\udcda The Reluctant Doctor: Stilettos to Stethoscope<\/em> by Balesh Jindal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • \ud83d\udcda The Thin Blue-Yellow Line Between Love and Hate<\/em> by Anton Eine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              III. Topic\/Subject-Based Nonfiction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Expository nonfiction, which explains specific topics or events, is often underrated. Many fiction lovers assume these books are too intense, but choosing a subject you’re passionate about can change that perception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              You could begin with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • \ud83d\udcda Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers<\/em> by Mary Roach (Science)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • \ud83d\udcda Freakonomics<\/em> by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven Levitt (Economics)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • \ud83d\udcda Andaza<\/em> by Sumayya Usmani (Cookery)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • \ud83d\udcda Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking<\/em> by Susan Cain (Mind & Body)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • \ud83d\udcda The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9\/11<\/em> by Garrett M. Graff (History)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                IV. Investigative Nonfiction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                This genre can be as thrilling as a twisty novel when written well. While many investigative books focus on negative events, others explore positive developments, offering hope and insight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                You could begin with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • \ud83d\udcda Humankind: A Hopeful History<\/em> by Rutger Bregman<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • \ud83d\udcda Bottle of Lies: The Inside Story of the Generic Drug Boom<\/em> by Katherine Eban<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • \ud83d\udcda Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup<\/em> by John Carreyrou<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • \ud83d\udcda Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World \u2013 and Why Things Are Better Than You Think<\/em> by Hans Rosling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • \ud83d\udcda Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents<\/em> by Isabel Wilkerson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  V. Nonfiction Graphic Novels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  While not strictly a genre, graphic novels are an excellent format for exploring nonfiction. They range from memoirs and expository topics to quote collections and reflective pieces. The illustrations make complex concepts easier to visualize and understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  You could begin with:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • \ud83d\udcda The Complete Persepolis<\/em> and Embroideries<\/em> by Marjane Satrapi<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • \ud83d\udcda Down to the Bone<\/em> by Catherine Pioli<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • \ud83d\udcda Sapiens: A Graphic History<\/em> by Yuval Noah Harari *(An illustrated adaptation of Sapiens<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • \ud83d\udcda Fine: A Comic About Gender<\/em> by Rhea Ewing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • \ud83d\udcda Quiet Girl in a Noisy World<\/em> by Debbie Tung<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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                    Finally…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                    The key to enjoying nonfiction is to find a topic or theme you relish. Don\u2019t pick up a book simply because it\u2019s popular. Choose what speaks to your heart rather than forcing yourself to like something just for the sake of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    If, after trying the above genres, you still don\u2019t enjoy nonfiction, that\u2019s completely fine. There are more than enough books to read in a lifetime. Why struggle with something you don’t enjoy? After all, a reader is a reader, no matter what they read. Just continue to enjoy fiction without guilt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Can nonfiction readers who are wary of fiction also try certain fictional genres for greater satisfaction?<\/strong> Indeed they can, but that\u2019s a topic for another post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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