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7 Best Nonfiction Book Titles

Creating a title for your nonfiction book can be a daunting task. Get inspiration from these 7 successful book titles!
Angelica Hartgers

"A Brief History of Time" - by Stephen Hawking

Short, yet powerful, this nonfiction book title gives a glimpse of the topic, but leads the reader wanting to discover more.

"In Cold Blood"- by Truman Capote

Mysterious and catchy, this nonfiction book title draws suspense for the reader.

"Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" - by Dee Brown

While a bit lengthier, this book title still manages to intrigue. The first half of the title appeals to the reader's emotion, while the last half of the title shows the book's historical event.

"Hiroshima" - by John Hersey

Simple and straightforward, this nonfiction book title cuts right to the chase. However, because of the intrigue that surrounds "Hiroshima" the book title catches the attention of any avid history lover.

"How to Win Friends and Influence People" - by Dale Carnegie

This seemingly effortless "How-To" book title is considered a timeless classic, and the straightforward title clearly conveys what the reader will learn.

"Blink" - by Malcom Gladwell

The short, simple title piques readers' curiosity, causing them to read the subtitle, which further explains the book's specific topic.

"We Should All Be Feminists" - by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

This call-to-action title is a direct approach to the reader, and the author makes it crystal clear not only what her book will be about, but also her opinion on the matter. It leaves the reader wanting to know why the author makes that claim.

Finding Inspiration for Book Titles

There are plenty of genius nonfiction titles to glean inspiration from. You can also use a Book Title Generator to help generate random book title ideas based on your topic. When in doubt, start with a working title, and don't feel pressured to finalize it until your manuscript is complete!