Non-Fiction Books
Be it biography, history, nature writing or any other form of true story, non-fiction writing is often loaded with just as much suspense and character as the most exciting novel. Immerse yourself in candid and revealing memoirs, enlightening accounts of the past or passionately argued political texts. Here are the non-fiction books that you really must read.
Our Best Non-Fiction Books
Our Best New Non-Fiction Hardbacks
Our Best New Non-Fiction Paperbacks
Queen Elizabeth II - Celebrating 70 Years with the Platinum Jubilee
Our Best Coming Soon Non-Fiction Hardbacks
Our Best Coming Soon Non-Fiction Paperbacks
On the Horizon - the Biggest Non-Fiction Books for 2022
Signed & Special Editions
Luxury Editions & Gift Books
Great Books You Must Read
Our selection of classic paperbacks
Amy Jeffs on the Myths and Legends Under Our Feet
Amy Jeffs, author of Storyland, our Non-Fiction Book of the Month for May, reveals some of the fascinating hidden folklore of Britain.
Abi Morgan on Personal Trauma and the Creative Process
Abi Morgan, author of This is Not a Pity Memoir, discusses the life-changing experience that formed the genesis of the book - and why she was so driven to write it.
An Extract from The Premonitions Bureau by Sam Knight
Enjoy a sneak peek of the year’s most electrifying work of non-fiction.
The Non-Fiction You Need to Read in 2022
From Margaret Atwood to Joe Wicks, this is where you'll find the hottest non-fiction titles coming your way in the next twelve months.
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