Non-Fiction

Non-fiction books offer us insights into other lives, incredible information, and new ways of thinking. Often with all the page-turning narratives and shocking twists and turns of fiction novels, a great non-fiction book can be one you talk about for years to come – whether it’s a time about Australian history or a gripping memoir.

The breadth and depth of non-fiction books covers, quite literally, everything from cuisine to ancient history to the sciences and medicine.

Not sure where to start when looking for your next read? Explore these popular sub-genres.

Biographies and true stories
Biographies and true stories give us an insider’s view on some of our favourite film and pop stars, a behind-the-scenes look into what really happened in some of the world’s most important events, and an eye-opening background on unheard stories that need to be shared.

Travellers and wanderers may prefer to explore our selection of travel writing, whereas sports fans might best enjoy the memoirs and biographies of their favourite teams and players with our sports biographies.

Cookbooks
Cooking, food and drink books promise delicious discoveries and explorations into the world of beverages and meals. There’s a cookbook for just about every taste and preference, from healthy and wholefood meals to TV and celebrity chef books.

Keep in mind, you can also purchase your cookbooks as ebooks, so you don’t have to wait for your delivery to arrive to view the recipes and can get cooking immediately.

Psychology
Psychology non-fiction books include a cross-section of informative reads about everything from surviving in the workplace, to learning about and understanding anxiety, to harnessing the power of habit forming.

This is the sub-genre for anyone interested in learning more about how the mind works, how to better make use of that information, and even how to help others. For parents, there are also countless books available that might help you manage kids, from their early years to their troubled teen phases.

Explore all this – and much more – with Booktopia.