Fiction or Non-fiction?

I ask myself this question, everytime I go to the library. I usually read fiction, but sometimes I feel like reading a good non-fiction. I usually pick a non-fiction, from which I might learn something.


Now you may ask, what is the difference between fiction and non-fiction? The answer is simple: Non-fiction is all true, while Fiction is not true.


Hint: Fiction: Fake
        Non-Fiction: Not fake


Non-fiction is books, that are written about things that are true. It might be about people's personal experiences like biographies, drug abuse, anorexia, bulimia etc. In these books people tell their stories from first hand experience. Reading these books, will give you insight into a world of pain and troubles, which you might not have been aware of. If you are experiencing one of these conditions, reading books about other people's experiences, might help you to handle your situation better.


Fiction is stories that are not true, like fantasy, sci-fi, etc. There is also historical fiction. This is a story that is based on a historical event, but is still considered fiction. Love stories, are a good example of fiction. I love reading those 140 page love stories, which you can finish in one day.

How do you know if a book is fiction or non-fiction? The easiest way to find this, is at the back of the book, somewhere at the bottom. There you will see the word fiction or non-fiction.