42 Popular Narrative Nonfiction Books for Riveting Reading

  
Narrative nonfiction is an interesting designation in the world of publishing. It refers to books in which traditional storytelling techniques are applied to material that is informative or factual, rather than fictional. You’ll hear it referred to sometimes as “literary nonfiction” or “creative nonfiction.”
 
We’ve collected 42 of some of the most popular narrative nonfiction books in circulation, according to your fellow Goodreads regulars. The more recent books are up top, and many of these are frankly fascinating. (We’re looking at you, Wolfish.) Scroll down further and you’ll find familiar names (Truman Capote, Joan Didion, John Krakauer) and stone-cold classics (Band of Brothers, The Three Mothers, The Devil in the White City).
 
Double secret bonus tip: Now is your chance to read up on true-crime animal stories.
 
Click through the book cover images below for more details on each individual title and feel free to add anything interesting to your Want to Read list.

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