Informational:
* Biographies and Autobiographies:
* Biographies: Tell the life story of another person. (Example: "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson)
* Autobiographies: Tell the author's own life story. (Example: "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou)
* History:
* Military History: Focuses on wars and battles. (Example: "The Guns of August" by Barbara W. Tuchman)
* Social History: Explores aspects of everyday life in the past. (Example: "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson)
* Science and Nature:
* Natural History: Explores the natural world. (Example: "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson)
* Popular Science: Explains complex scientific topics for a general audience. (Example: "A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawking)
* Travel:
* Narrative Travel: Combines personal experiences with cultural observations. (Example: "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert)
* Self-Help:
* Personal Development: Offers strategies for improving personal well-being. (Example: "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey)
* Financial Advice: Provides guidance on managing finances. (Example: "Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki)
Narrative Nonfiction:
* True Crime:
* Investigative Journalism: Uses journalistic techniques to uncover true crimes. (Example: "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote)
* Memoir:
* Literary Memoir: Focuses on personal experiences with a strong narrative voice. (Example: "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls)
* Journalism:
* News Reporting: Presents factual accounts of current events. (Example: "All the President's Men" by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward)
* Sports:
* Sports Writing: Explores the world of sports through narrative and analysis. (Example: "Moneyball" by Michael Lewis)
Other Subgenres:
* Philosophy: Explores fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and values. (Example: "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius)
* Religion:
* Theology: Studies religious doctrines and beliefs. (Example: "The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins)
* Art and Culture:
* Art Criticism: Analyzes and interprets works of art. (Example: "The Art Spirit" by Robert Henri)
* Politics:
* Political Commentary: Offers analysis and opinion on political issues. (Example: "The Audacity of Hope" by Barack Obama)
Note: These are just some of the many subgenres of non-fiction. There is considerable overlap between categories, and some books may fit into multiple subgenres.