41.   That nonfiction book is now the basis for one of the slyest, most unexpectedly fascinating television dramas of the year.

42.   The best nonfiction books are not just about school busing in Boston or a flood in the Mississippi Delta, Tobin said.

43.   The Demorest humorist and essayist has signed a six-figure deal with Warner Books to write a nonfiction book with a first-generation Irish theme.

44.   The first nonfiction book by the venerable Southern novelist examines the events that provided themes for her fiction.

45.   The Martha Moxley murder has already inspired a novel, a miniseries, two nonfiction books and a generation of speculation.

46.   The most surprising difference was that the nonfiction book turned out to require less research than my novels.

47.   The panel will nominate three nonfiction books and three fiction books from works submitted by publishers.

48.   This thoroughly researched and skillfully told profile of David Reimer deserves to be an early candidate for best nonfiction book of the year.

49.   This summer the bookstore chain Borders is starting a program to apply the market research techniques of the grocery store business to the sales of novels and nonfiction books.

50.   To Leggett, who was seeking material suitable for a nonfiction crime book at the time, the events were irresistible.