Anything that has a basis in fact can be called nonfiction. That means reportage, textbooks, manuals, self-help, memoir, history, guidebooks, and so on, all come under the umbrella of this almost-too-broad term. Nonfiction is a rich vein to tap, no matter what you want to learn. Whether you want to overcome a personal challenge or begin to understand a global one, then nonfiction is your best bet for making headway.

“The challenge of nonfiction is to marry art and truth.”  — Phyllis Rose