Are books sacred? The best non-fiction tells true stories of war, slavery, crime, adventure, celebrity and everyday life. Some say reading is key for understanding our world.
Six amazing stories that will change your life
Food for thought: Surveys suggest that people who read non-fiction are more likely to want to care for the planet. Glossary
Non-Fiction November - An annual event that encourages readers to focus on non-fiction books during the month of November.
World War Two - A global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945 and included all of the great powers.
Journalist - Somebody who writes about the latest news for newspapers and magazines or explains the news on television.
Nobel prize - One of a set of prizes, laid out in the will of Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel, given each year to people who "have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind".
Chernobyl - The disaster, in 1986, involved a meltdown at a nuclear plant in Ukraine.
Sacred - Connected to God or another religious deity and so deserving of respect.