nonfiction
noun
non·fic·tion
ˌnän-ˈfik-shən 
: writing or cinema that is about facts and real events
He prefers to read nonfiction rather than novels.
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He reads a lot of nonfiction.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 June 2026
Patchett is the author of novels, most recently the #1 New York Times bestselling Tom Lake, works of nonfiction, and children's books.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 June 2026
Patchett is the author of novels, most recently the #1 New York Times bestselling Tom Lake, works of nonfiction, and children's books.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
The awards celebrate excellence in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Every month, Emma Alpern and Jasmine Vojdani recommend new fiction and nonfiction books.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 2 June 2026
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“Nonfiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonfiction. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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