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Entertaining reads which go beyond travel, biography, cookery and history. Popular non-fiction these days cover pop culture and science as well as the business world, the environment and true crime.
Contemporary poetry
Our picks of the best books, magazines, websites and eResources all about poetry.
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Cult fiction
Cult fiction is a term used for books or authors which inspire intense interest and lasting devotion among a readership that exists largely below the mainstream cultural radar.
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Idea books
Thought-provoking reads by original thinkers – great for those who'd like to understand the world from a different perspective.
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The environment
The natural world is fascinating, complex and dynamic, and ultimately intertwines with politics, economics, science and ethics.
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Travel writing
Although strictly speaking a non-fiction genre, armchair travel books are creatively written and can be just as much fun as a good novel. They offer a more subjective and comprehensive view of exotic locales by including ingredients that travel guides tend to gloss over.
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True crime
With John Grisham delving into non-fiction and a growing appetite for crime novels and TV shows true crime has also entered the halls of popular non-fiction fame. It's a genre that sits at the junction of journalism, law and psychology.
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