Top nonfiction books we read in 2023: 26 mini reviews of our favourites
Explore our top nonfiction books of 2023, from gripping memoirs to eye-opening investigations, and discover new perspectives.
Are memoirs still important? Top books and why we love them
Explore the vital role of memoirs in literature—connecting generations, evoking empathy, and preserving personal and cultural histories.
Spine-tingling nonfiction reads for Halloween
Some of the scariest tales are real life ones. Hence here are some nonfiction books covering true crime, macabre, death, and destruction for Halloween.
Baillie Gifford Prize 2023: longlist looks at historical storytelling
From history and science to technology and geopolitics, the Baillie Gifford Prize 2023 longlist includes a varied selection of books.
The Wager by David Grann on ‘the mutiny that never was’ – review
The haunting tale of the ill-fated ship in The Wager by David Grann is a gripping journey through survival, truth, and the power of stories.
Truth is stranger than autofiction: examples like Bret Easton Ellis
Dive into the captivating world of autofiction and autobiografiction where reality and imagination entwine in literary artistry.
Britney Spears biography: the problem with celebrity memoirs
If everyone is special, does that mean no one is? We look at the rise of celebrity memoirs and whether the market is now oversaturated.
St Patrick’s Day books to celebrate Irish authors
It’s St Patrick’s Day, and what great way to celebrate fantastic Irish authors and their incredible books? From James Joyce to Frank McCourt.
Books on colour for Holi for your imagination
Here are some excellent books on colour for Holi, a Hindu celebration that is also known as the Festival of Spring.