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Narrative Nonfiction Picks for Compelling True Stories
Pageturners are by no means limited to the world of fiction. In fact, a great narrative nonfiction book can often read like the most twisty of mysteries, or the most lovely of literary novels.
Below are 21 reader favorites in narrative nonfiction that run from true crime to history to contemporary issues. If these books are your jam, there are some definite reader-favorite authors to continue to explore, including Patrick Radden Keefe, Isabel Wilkerson, Jon Krakauer, Susan Orlean, Erik Larson, David Grann, and Mary Roach.
Scroll over the book covers to learn more about each title, and add the ones that pique your interest to your Want to Read shelf!
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Have a great narrative nonfiction book to share with your fellow readers? Drop it into the comments below!
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I agree with Fez - it’s hard to find a non-fiction book compelling if you’re reading only about a country you’re not part of.
I understand the sentiment for more diversified lists, Fez, but there’s no need to be offensive about it.
Lots of good reads on this list! I'd add:-The Body by Bill Bryson,
-Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow
-Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
Hmm... None of them seems familiar to me....interesting...
"Behind the Beautiful Forevers" by Katherine Boo should be included on the list.
I read Bad Blood. It reads like a thriller! Agree with Fez, this list is way too United-Statesified.
-Hot Zone by Richard Preston is practically a classic-The Golden Thread, How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair
-Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
-Pure Invention: How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World by
Matt Alt
-Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution by Steven Levy
Lyndon wrote: ""Behind the Beautiful Forevers" by Katherine Boo should be included on the list."Yes! Such a good book!
Fez wrote: "From what I've seen pretty much all of these are about America(n people) :/Can we get some more diversity, I really can't care about that sh*tstain of a country anymore"
So true man
Fez wrote: "From what I've seen pretty much all of these are about America(n people) :/Can we get some more diversity, I really can't care about that sh*tstain of a country anymore"
being such a shitstain of a country makes for a more interesting read I guess *shrugs*
Lisa wrote: "Lyndon wrote: ""Behind the Beautiful Forevers" by Katherine Boo should be included on the list."Yes! Such a good book!"
It should definitely be on this list.
This chronicle of the history of the Comanche people is superb. It was nominated for a Pulitzer in 2011 and reads like the best of thrillers.
Can we get some more diversity, I really can't care about that sh*tstain of a country anymore