Nonfiction

A Garden of Nonfiction
As your garden blooms this summer read these titles about gardens, gardeners, plants and flowers. – Updated 12/07

African-American Nonfiction
Read about the African-American experience in a variety of subjects.

Cheaper Livin' – New 6/08
Great ideas on how to live on a shorter shoestring and save money.

Current Popular Cookbooks
Recipes for quick and convenient meals – without sacrificing taste – from some of the world's most renowned sources. – Rev. 5/05

Food Network Favorites
Chefs from the Food Network share favorite recipes. – Rev. 5/05

If you Like Ann Rule...
Read more true crime thrillers.

If You Like David Sedaris...
Well-written humor and wit. – Updated 12/07

I'm With the Band
Popular Nonfiction about Rock-n-Rollers, Blues Singers, and Other Wailers. – Updated 12/07

Memoirs of Growing Up Strange
If you thought that your childhood was odd, check out some of these stories that are truly odd. – NEW! 3/08

No, But I Saw the Movie
Nonfiction books that have been made into popular movies.

Nonfiction for Cat Lovers
Understanding catspeak, for those who care to listen. – Updated 12/07

Nonfiction for Dog Lovers
Real-life stories about man's (and woman's) best friend. – Rev. 6/05

Nonfiction That Reads Like Fiction
Sometimes the truth is indeed stranger than fiction, and just as much fun to read! – Updated 12/07

Nutty Nonfiction
From Dave Barry to David Sedaris, these authors will tickle your funnybone. – Updated 12/07

Oh, Grow Up!
From mild to wild, check out one of these memoirs of growing up.

Pulitzer Prize–Biography
The Pulitzer in Biography or Autobiography is presented for a distinguished book in either category by an American author. – Updated 12/07

Pulitzer Prize–General Nonfiction
Distinguished nonfiction reading from the past decade. – Updated 12/07

Put It In Writing
Recommended resources for aspiring writers. – Updated 12/07

Quirky Nonfiction
Books that feature unusual subjects or memorable characters.

Nonfiction About the West
Learn more about the exploration and settlement of the American West. – Updated 12/07

Remembering 9/11
Books about the events that occurred on September 11, 2001, and people who experienced them first-hand. – Rev. 5/05

Splendors of Japan
Learn more about the history and culture of the land of the rising sun. – Rev. 5/05

Travelogues About Living Abroad – New 2/08
Do you ever dream of cutting out for another land? Read the adventures of contemporary world travels who packed their bags and set out for new lives.

World Travelers
Experience the thrills and annoyances of seeing the world through the words of those who have been there. Truth really is stranger than fiction! – Updated 12/07