Recommended Reading for Your Current Nonfiction Phase: 7 Must-Read Books
Anne Felicitas, a self-proclaimed fiction enthusiast, has recently ventured into the world of nonfiction, discovering a new realm of captivating stories that resonate with her love for character-driven narratives.
In her late 20s, Anne's life was dominated by thrillers, with books like "Sociopath" by Patric Gagne and R.L. Stine's horror novels gracing her bookshelves. However, her curiosity has led her to explore beyond the pages of fiction.
For fiction readers new to nonfiction, the transition can be a daunting one. But Anne has found solace in books that read with narrative engagement and vivid storytelling akin to fiction. One such book is "All Boys Aren’t Blue" by George M. Johnson, a memoir that handles difficult topics with a relatable and captivating voice, making it compelling for fiction readers.
Anne has also delved into the memoirs of Viola Davis, the acclaimed actress, with her engrossing and heartfelt life story detailed in "Finding Me". Other engaging nonfiction books recommended for general readership include "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote, a classic nonfiction novel often recommended for fiction lovers because it combines factual reportage with literary storytelling.
Apart from these, Anne has found enjoyment in books like "The Art Thief" by Michael Finkel and "Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family" by Robert Kolker. She is currently engrossed in "Devil in the White City" and plans to read "Kingmaker" after finishing it.
Anne's nonfiction streak has led her to discover titles such as "I'm Glad My Mom Died" by Jennette McCurdy, "Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland" by Patrick Radden Keefe, and "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann.
At 14, Anne discovered the Harry Potter series, and at 12, she was a fan of R.L. Stine's horror books. It seems that Anne's love for storytelling is as enduring as it is diverse, and she may continue her nonfiction streak or try sci-fi later this fall.
[1] https://www.npr.org/2020/06/02/869998128/all-boys-arent-blue-by-george-m-johnson-review [2] https://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/19/books/review/In-Cold-Blood.html [3] https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/08/books/review/finding-me-viola-davis-book-review.html [4] https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/08/books/review/finding-me-viola-davis-book-review.html [5] https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/28/books/review/secondhand-time-svetlana-alexievich-book-review.html [6] https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/19/books/review/white-girls-hilton-als-book-review.html [7] https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/26/books/review/a-thread-of-violence-mark-oconnell-book-review.html [8] https://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/12/books/review/this-house-of-grief-helen-garner-book-review.html [9] https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/12/books/review/the-art-thief-michael-finkel-book-review.html [10] https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/03/books/review/hidden-valley-road-robert-kolker-book-review.html
- Anne recently discovered the captivating memoir "All Boys Aren’t Blue" by George M. Johnson on GeekyFB, a site she visits for book recommendations.
- In her quest for evergreen reads, Anne has added "Finding Me" by Viola Davis to her booksfb collection, as well as the classic nonfiction novel "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote.
- Experimenting with different genres, Anne has found a new lifestyle that involves delving into thought-provoking nonfiction books like "The Art Thief" by Michael Finkel and "Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family" by Robert Kolker.
