Can you recommend some history books that read like fiction?

Another is 'In the Garden of Beasts' also by Erik Larson. This book tells the story of the American ambassador to Nazi Germany in the 1930s. Larson's writing style is so engaging that it feels more like a fictional thriller as he delves into the political intrigue and the growing horror of the Nazi regime through the eyes of the ambassador and his family. It's full of real - life drama and suspense.

One such book is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It is set in a medieval monastery and involves a series of mysterious deaths. The detailed descriptions of the time period, from the architecture to the religious beliefs, make it feel like you are actually there. Another is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel. It brings to life the court of Henry VIII through the eyes of Thomas Cromwell. It has a great narrative flow that makes it as engaging as a fictional story.

Sure. 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves is a good start. It gives an account of the early Roman emperors in a very accessible and engaging way. It reads like a family saga filled with intrigue, power struggles, and all sorts of drama, which makes it easy to get into the historical events.

Yes. 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves. It reads like a personal memoir within the framework of Roman history. The characters are well - developed and the story is full of intrigue and power struggles. Also, 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett, though more of a historical epic that spans generations, it has the feel of a page - turning novel with its complex characters and detailed historical backdrop. 'The Alienist' by Caleb Carr is also a good choice. It's set in 1896 New York and the mystery unfolds in a very engaging way against the historical setting.

Sure. 'Lies My Teacher Told Me' by James W. Loewen. It's about American history and reveals a lot of the inaccuracies in the way history has been taught in schools. But it's not presented in a boring academic way. Instead, it reads like a story, with engaging arguments and real - life historical events presented in a thought - provoking manner.

'John Adams' by David McCullough is also excellent. It delves deep into the life of John Adams, one of the Founding Fathers. McCullough has a way of bringing Adams to life, along with the other historical figures around him. He presents the political and social context of the time in a way that is both educational and highly readable, similar to a well - written novel.

Well, 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline reads like science - fiction genre. It's set in a virtual world filled with 80s pop - culture references and has an exciting adventure. 'Big Little Lies' by Liane Moriarty reads like a domestic drama genre. It delves into the lives of different women, their secrets, and relationships. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson reads like a crime genre. It has a dark and gritty plot with a complex mystery to solve.

One such book is 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' by Rebecca Skloot. It tells the true story of Henrietta Lacks in a narrative style that reads like a novel. The story is full of interesting characters and complex emotions, making it hard to put down.

One such book is 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood. It presents a radical and disturbing vision of a future society where women are subjugated in a very extreme way. But it reads like a gripping story, full of tension and complex characters.

One great one is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's set in a medieval monastery and combines historical details of that era with a mystery plot. The characters are vivid, and as you read, you feel like you're really in that time period.