Books based on true stories

Reality is full of compelling narratives. Explore our selection of the best books based on true stories and be captivated.

From novels to historical fiction, sometimes the best stories are based on reality. While literature can bring readers to a faraway galaxy or a disturbing dystopia, sometimes the best writing stems from reality. From time to time, historical fiction authors incorporate real-life people and stories into their works, extending the genre beyond just fiction set in the past. Other writers base their books around a true news story or mystery, lending their imagination to a nonfiction event. And…

Thrilling fiction novels are exciting enough as it is, but when you know that a book is based on a true story, it makes for an even more fascinating read! #bookstoread #hookedtobooks #books #truestories

true doesn't have to mean boring

"The Good People" jumps off from an old account of strange happenings in "this peculiar valley, a very claustrophobic place."

Art imitates life, as the saying goes, and it's not always accidental. Some of the most amazing fiction books are based on true stories. Props to the authors who are frank about this, and don't hide behind any disclaimers about resemblances being "coincidental"...

We’ve rounded up some of the best new historical novels that are based on the lives of real women in this reading list.

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