Creative Nonfiction
1. Short Definition of Creative Nonfiction
Creative nonfiction is a type of writing which uses literary skills in the writing of nonfiction. A work of creative nonfiction, if well written, contains accurate and well-researched information and also holds the interest of the reader...Narrative nonfiction is a type of creative nonfiction which tells a story.
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2. Creative Nonfiction Sub-genre booklist:
Creative Nonfiction Genre Study (Acrobat Reader .pdf)
Creative Nonfiction Genre Study (Microsoft Word .doc)
3. Provo Library Creative Nonfiction Booklists:
Exercise Your Mind
Gardening
Nonfiction to Tickle Your Funny Bone
4. Creative Nonfiction Websites:
The Notable Books Council of the Reference and User Services Association, a division of the American Library Association, selected these titles for their significant contribution to the expansion of knowledge or for the pleasure they can provide to adult readers.
BookSense.com is a family of independent-bookseller websites. Their "Picks" are a selection of eclectic new books chosen by independent booksellers which contain both fiction and nonfiction titles.
A list of New York Public Library book lists. Often combining both fiction and nonfiction titles
The New York Times Book Review page has several lists they create throughout the year. The link to view these lists is usually located toward the middle of the page under "Browsing Books" and includes Editors' Choice, Yearly Best Books, Yearly Notable Books, and more.
Overbooked is a website for ravenous readers. It provides timely information about published fiction as well as nonfiction.
First published in 1998 in the 'New York Times', the "100 Best" project was created as a way to get people talking about great books. The project resulted in the creation of two rival lists, one created from a readers' poll and one created by the Modern Library Editing Board.
This list was created by YALSA, Young Adult Library Services Association, an affiliate organization to the American Library Association. It is a perfect starting point for readers wanting to begin exploring creative nonfiction and learn something in the process.
One of many 'Best' lists created by a panel formed by the National Review.
Updated weekly, these nationally recognized best seller lists include both hardback and paperback nonfiction titles.
NPR has several book related segments which discuss all types of nonfiction. You can also find interviews and articles about authors and new title being published.
5. Creative Nonfiction Book Awards
The Alex Awards are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18. The winning titles are selected from the previous year's publishing. Both fiction and nonfiction titles are represented.
Mystery Writers of America award an Edgar in the category of Best Fact Crime (True Crime) each year.
Nonfiction award categories include: Current Interest, History, Poetry, and Science & Technology.
The National Book Awards has a reputation for recognizing literary excellence in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Every year the NBCC presents awards for the finest books and reviews published in English. Categories are Fiction, General Nonfiction, Biography, Autobiography, Criticism, and Poetry.
Nonfiction Pulitzers are awarded for History, Biography, Poetry, and General Nonfiction.
6. Books about Creative Nonfiction available at the Provo City Library
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