Biography And Memoirs That Are Better Than Fiction
2,437 books
— This list was created and voted on by Goodreads members.
Sometimes true stories are even more captivating than those that are made up. Here are the best of the nonfiction books:
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Angela’s Ashes (Frank McCourt, #1)
Angela’s Ashes (Frank McCourt, #1)
4.15
657,885
ratings
15,524
reviews
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Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption
4.39
996,495
ratings
52,532
reviews
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All Creatures Great and Small (All Creatures Great and Small #1-2)
All Creatures Great and Small (All Creatures Great and Small #1-2)
4.35
158,212
ratings
8,332
reviews
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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster
4.26
566,876
ratings
23,231
reviews
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
4.13
803,345
ratings
44,452
reviews
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Maya Angelou's Autobiography, #1)
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Maya Angelou's Autobiography, #1)
4.30
580,073
ratings
19,259
reviews