Tag: Nonfiction
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Bill Bryson on Staying Curious at 74: A Generalist’s Guide and Singapore Shows
Introduction: A lifelong curiosity from a prolific author What keeps a bestselling author vibrant after decades of bestsellers? For Bill Bryson, the answer is simple: stay curious. In a recent conversation timed with the release of new shows in Singapore, Bryson spoke about why he remains a generalist at heart, how diverse interests fuel his…
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The Best Books to Read in November 2025, Including John Irving’s Latest
Why November 2025 is a Rich Reading Month As the days grow shorter and the air grows crisper, readers turn to immersive stories and authoritative voice that both entertain and illuminate our times. November 2025 brings a diverse slate—from a weather-haunted novel featuring a sentient gale-force wind to a definitive memoir by a leading African…
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Israel’s Bestsellers Quietly Confirm Nonfiction Dominates Original Books
Israel’s Bestselling Original Books: Nonfiction Takes the Lead Israel Today’s annual list of original books (ספרי המקור) for תשפ”ה reveals a familiar pattern: the Israeli reading public leans toward theoretical, non-fiction works, while prose fiction is largely sidelined from the top ranks. The year’s top ten includes several well-known non-fiction titles, alongside a couple of…