All the readers know what they prefer between fiction and non-fiction. A world of daydreams, possibilities, and fantasies, or a world where a theory is explained or a real story is relived all over. 

For a non-reader, these two categories may seem ocean deep, with numerous options to explore. The more you know, the better you choose. The more you read, the tougher it may get for you to decide between the two.

Each has its own distinct personality.

Nonfiction, in my opinion, nourishes the mind, whereas fiction feeds the spirit.

To put it another way, the former instructs the brain on what should and shouldn’t be done, whilst the latter teaches the soul to be more compassionate. I believe that a person cannot experience all of the emotions in his life, but he can experience them when he reads fiction. Non-Fiction, on the other hand, provides you with so much information that you can choose to improve your life by following the message that it gives.

Fiction 

Fiction is a type of literary work that may include any of the following:

Novels, parables, short stories, stage plays, and poetry are all forms of fiction. Fiction writers are known for having a highly inventive imagination. You’ve already read the fiction if you’ve ever finished a novel. In fiction, there are numerous genres. Juvenile fiction, horror fiction, historical fiction, and so on. When it comes to parables, are stories that are meant to convey an underlying moral. For example, George Samuel Clason’s “The Richest Man in Babylon” is a tale that teaches you financial tactics in the framework of a fictional city of Babylon, which you might as well apply to your real life. 

Few individuals enjoy fiction because it produces a mental sensation in the reader. It could be love, humor, sarcasm, or a fearful idea. I don’t know how French or American towns were from 1800–to the 1900s because I was not born then and nor do I have lived in any of those countries to know their history well enough.  I’m not familiar with the cultures of the various states in China or the United Kingdom. I can readily learn about the interests of people in those olden times by reading fiction created by authors during that period (known as the Victorian age).

What they utilize in their daily lives and how bright they are. There’s no need to read history any longer. You can learn about economic situations, scientific transformations, and social life by simply reading novels from 1900 to 1950. That is the magic of fiction. 

Another benefit of fiction is that it “allows us to admire the ingenuity and diversity of characters (whether it is a novel or story).” Reading a narrative allows you to forget about your childhood. That is why, as children, we prefer English (a lot of stories) to Social Studies (boring history and economics). As a result, reading fiction softens you and makes you happier.

Everyone has some magic and style of writing, from old Shakespeare, Arthur Conan Doyle, Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, Charles Dickens, Virginia Woolf, to current JK Rowling, Philip Pullman, and Julian Barnes. Oscar Wilde is a funny man. You cry when you read Jane Austen. JK Rowling leaves you in awe. Read the fiction of these amazing people, it will make you realize how short your life is to explore all the magic in the world of literature( about 100 years only if you are lucky enough.)our life is far too brief (just 100 years).

Non- fiction

Non-fiction is a type of literature that focuses on facts and events that already exist. It mostly addresses the following topics:

Auto Biographies and Biographies

Research & History in Philosophy & Theory

Suggestions

Opinion & Analysis

Nonfiction is good for the intellect. It increases your skills and general knowledge (GK).

Nonfiction can be either fact or opinion. Many university professors are increasingly publishing books based on their research. There’s a show called TED where individuals talk about a variety of topics. Those authors are publishing books that will assist you to comprehend various difficulties and solutions.

There are numerous advantages to reading nonfiction. It will first show you how the world works, and then it will reveal the secrets of a few great minds, allowing you to select them. You will be able to progress intellectually, rationally, and analytically by reading Non-Fiction. Reading books on your field (for example, software and IT) will set you apart from your peers. Reading literature on subjects outside your specialty (global issues, soft skills, economics) makes you a wise individual. Books are invisible teachers who gift us the valuable gift of wisdom. 

Fiction vs Non-fiction

The last argument is now underway. Non-fiction or fiction? There are two types of readers who debate the importance of the issue. Nonfiction readers rate it higher than fiction. They dismiss the importance of fiction by dismissing it as a waste of time. However, the truth is rather different.

A reader’s eyes are divided between fiction and nonfiction. If he drops one and only uses the other, he will miss out on something.

Non-fiction helps you learn from successful individuals through biographies, while fiction helps you develop imagination.

My recommendation is to read both fiction and nonfiction at the same time. It indicates you should read both books in your spare time.

You will become bored and dreamy if you read too much fiction.

Too much non-fiction can feel like an author is shoving his or her personal beliefs on you. As a result, both must be balanced.

Summary

There is no such thing as “better” or “worse.” Only personal preference and necessity exist. Even if you prefer to read a novel, you may be required to read a boring nonfiction book for class or personal research. Alternatively, you may be required to read a novel you dislike in order to pass an exam when you would rather read a code book. Both are equally valuable, and limiting oneself to one or the other is unfair.