This is both informed and surprisingly interesting. I read a lot of non fiction across a wide range of subjects. I feel a bit like a magpie gathering ‘stuff’ and non fiction titles over many decades have encouraged new to take up new interests and learn more about subjects I enjoy. This is a methodical examination about non fiction; what attracts a potential reader, how to engage with the reader and how to flit from subject to subject. It’s a little treasure trove and certainly of interest to authors in helping them understand what makes a great non fiction title. Truly fans from start to finish and much to think about.

New to nonfiction, or true stories and information all the way? This book is for you! A great guide to what makes a good nonfiction book and how to read one!

What a great little book. It’s practical, sensible and inspiring. It’s changed the way I think about non-fiction. I feel like I am closer to knowing what I like and how to find it.

This is an absolutely brilliant book on the topic of nonfiction reading and writing. It discusses the purpose or nonfiction, what causes a reader to be interested, different writing methods and their effect on the reader, and the importance of tone and structure. Anyone who has an interest in reading nonfiction, building a reference library, or writing any type of book, should give this one a go.

This was an interesting field guide for those looking to get into reading more non-fiction. There are questions after each section where you reflect on aspects of reading habits/writing which will help you think more critically about how you read. I personally didn't get much out of this, but I could see it working for others! I think it would also be good for those who write non-fiction so they can see their writing from the perspective of a potential reader. For the holidays, I think this would make a great gift for those people in your life who always make a new year's resolution to read more non-fiction.