Can you recommend some history that reads like fiction?

Another one is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel. It focuses on the life of Thomas Cromwell during the reign of Henry VIII. Mantel vividly brings the Tudor court to life, with all its political intrigue, power struggles, and the complex character of Cromwell. You can really immerse yourself in the historical setting while enjoying a great story.

One great example is 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' by Rebecca Skloot. It tells the true story of Henrietta Lacks in a very engaging way, almost like a novel. The characters are well - developed and the narrative is full of drama and emotion.

Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is a great one. It's set in 12th - century England and tells the story of the building of a cathedral. The characters are vividly drawn, and the plot is full of drama, love, and conflict, just like a novel, but it's deeply rooted in historical research.

One great example is 'The Devil in the White City' by Erik Larson. It weaves together the true story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and the dark deeds of a serial killer. The detailed descriptions of the fair and the characters make it feel like a fictional thriller.

One great example is 'The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer' by Siddhartha Mukherjee. It weaves the story of cancer throughout history, from its earliest mentions to modern - day research, in a very engaging narrative style that feels like reading a novel.

Bill Bryson's 'A Short History of Nearly Everything' also fits. Although it's about scientific history, Bryson tells the stories behind scientific discoveries in such an interesting and accessible way, with his humor and engaging writing style, that it could easily be mistaken for a fictional adventure through time and knowledge.

One great example is 'The Glass Castle' by Jeannette Walls. It's a memoir that has all the elements of a great story. The characters are vivid, especially her parents who are complex and full of contradictions. The events in her life, from growing up in poverty to her journey of self - discovery, are told in a way that reads like a fictional adventure. It's a captivating read that blurs the line between memoir and fiction.

There are quite a few. 'The Island Adventure' is a 2024 summer fiction book that takes you on an exciting journey to a remote island. The characters face various challenges and discover new things about themselves. And 'Sunny Memories' is a heart - warming story about friendship and love that unfolds during the summer months.

Definitely consider 'The Bone Clocks' by David Mitchell. It's a complex and ambitious novel that spans different time periods and genres. It has elements of mystery, fantasy, and family drama, all combined in a really interesting way that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

One of the best 2018 fiction books was 'The Female Persuasion' by Meg Wolitzer. It's about female friendship, feminism, and the power of influence. It follows the story of Greer, a young woman who is inspired by an older feminist figure, Faith Frank, and how their relationship evolves over time.