Nonfiction

Nonfiction is an account or representation of a subject which is presented as fact. This presentation may be accurate or not; that is, it can give either a true or a false account of the subject in question. However, it is generally assumed that the authors of such accounts believe them to be truthful at the time of their composition. Note that reporting the beliefs of others in a nonfiction format is not necessarily an endorsement of the ultimate veracity of those beliefs, it is simply saying that it is true that people believe that (for such topics as mythology, religion). Nonfiction can als ...more

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    The Emperor's New Nudity: The Return of Authoritarianism and the Digital Obscene

    Release date: Dec 03, 2024
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  • For the Love of a Son by Scott Oake
    For the Love of a Son: A Memoir of Addiction, Loss, and Hope

    Release date: Jan 21, 2025
    An honest, heartbreaking, and moving memoir about the opioid crisis and a father’s unconditional love.
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  • Rediscover Your Wisdom by Rabbi Joel Stein
    Rediscover Your Wisdom: Drawing on Answers from Your Past to Achieve Self-improvement, Growth, and Success
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    Sociopath: A Memoir
    The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession
    Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
    Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
    Gender Queer
    Beyond the Wand: The Magic & Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard
    Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
    Don't Believe Everything You Think
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