1. books or written works that are not novels; works of nonfiction or other literary forms
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The bookstore has a large section dedicated to nonnovels including biographies and history books.
• She prefers reading nonnovels because she enjoys learning about real events.
• The library’s nonnovels collection includes poetry, essays, and memoirs.
• Many students struggle more with nonnovels than with fiction in their literature classes.
• The author is known for both novels and nonnovels, particularly her travel writing.
• Publishers often categorize books as either novels or nonnovels for marketing purposes.