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Non-Fiction That Reads Like Fiction By Kira Walton
Sometimes non-fiction is perceived as difficult to read, and not too entertaining. But what’s better than reading a work of non-fiction that reads like a novel? You learn about people and places as you would when reading history, and find yourself swept along, compelled by the characters and the story as you would when reading a novel. It’s the best of both worlds, and only a few authors out there have mastered it. We’ve collected some of our favorites.
OFF THE SHELF: 9 Nonfiction Books That Read Like Novels March 5, 2018 By JULIANNA HAUBNER
Sometimes, we’ll admit, nonfiction can be intimidating. There are dates and details, people and places to remember, and the endings aren’t necessarily happy. But those details don’t mean that real life doesn’t make a good story. In case you need some recommendations for your nonfiction reading resolutions, here is a list of some of our favorite true tales, with characters, settings, and fast-paced action that makes us forget they aren’t novels.