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Nonfiction Books That Read Like Novels

Narrative nonfiction sweeps us through vast worlds and personal stories, and often leaves us feeling as though we're reading fiction. These unique books weave literary techniques with the intrigue of true stories to create gripping journeys. Whether you're in the mood to read a true crime book like I'll Be Gone in the Dark or an exposé thriller like Bad Blood, this list of the best narrative nonfiction books can help you find your next great read.
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Behind the Beautiful Forevers
Behind the Beautiful Forevers
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Diary of a Young Girl
Diary of a Young Girl
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In Cold Blood (Truman Capote)
In Cold Blood (Truman Capote)
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Men We Reaped
Men We Reaped
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Night
Night
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Packing for Mars
Packing for Mars
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Slouching Towards Bethlehem
Slouching Towards Bethlehem
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The Devil in the White City
The Devil in the White City
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The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukhe
The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukhe
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
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The Boys in the Boat (Daniel James Brown)
The Boys in the Boat (Daniel James Brown)
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Dead Wake (Erik Larson)
Dead Wake (Erik Larson)
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Killers of the Flower Moon (Grann)
Killers of the Flower Moon (Grann)
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The Romanov Sisters (Helen Rapparport)
The Romanov Sisters (Helen Rapparport)
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Hillbilly Elegy (JD Vance)
Hillbilly Elegy (JD Vance)
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Bad Blood (John Carreyrou)
Bad Blood (John Carreyrou)
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Into Thin Air (Jon Krakauer)
Into Thin Air (Jon Krakauer)
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Negroland (Margo Jefferson)
Negroland (Margo Jefferson)
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The Blind Side (Michael Lewis)
The Blind Side (Michael Lewis)
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I'll Be Gone in the Dark (Michelle McNamara)
I'll Be Gone in the Dark (Michelle McNamara)
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Hidden Figures (Shetterly)
Hidden Figures (Shetterly)
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The Library Book (Susan Orlean)
The Library Book (Susan Orlean)
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Between the World and Me (Ta-Nehisi Coates)
Between the World and Me (Ta-Nehisi Coates)
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Educated (Tara Westover)
Educated (Tara Westover)
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Ordinary Light (Tracy K. Smith)
Ordinary Light (Tracy K. Smith)
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