Definitely 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote. It's based on the real - life murder of a Kansas family. Capote spent years researching and interviewing people involved. He painted a vivid and chilling picture of the killers and the events leading up to the murders. Also, 'The Devil in the White City' is a great pick. It combines the true story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with the real - life serial killer H. H. Holmes who used the fair to lure his victims.
Well, 'The Exorcist' is loosely based on a true exorcism case. The book details the demonic possession of a young girl and the attempts to save her through exorcism. It's filled with spine - chilling descriptions that will keep you up at night. 'Zodiac' is another one. It's about the real - life Zodiac Killer who terrorized California in the 1960s and 1970s. The book follows the investigations and the mystery surrounding the killer.
One such book is 'The Amityville Horror'. It's based on the alleged real - life experiences of the Lutz family in a haunted house. Another is 'Helter Skelter' which details the true - life horror of the Manson Family murders. And 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote also falls into this category as it's a non - fictional account of a brutal murder case.
'Into Thin Air' is another great one. It tells about a disastrous climbing expedition on Mount Everest. The author, Jon Krakauer, was actually part of the expedition and he details the events that led to the tragedy in a gripping way.
Then there's 'The Shining' by Stephen King. While it's a fictional novel, it was inspired by King's own experiences at the Stanley Hotel, which has a reputation for being haunted. The isolation and the supernatural events in the hotel in the story are bone - chilling.
One such book is 'The Amityville Horror'. It's based on the alleged real - life experiences of the Lutz family in a haunted house. Another is 'The Exorcist', which was inspired by a real exorcism case. There's also 'Helter Skelter', which delves into the Manson Family murders from a somewhat horror - tinged perspective as it reveals the terrifying and true events that took place.
One great book is 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank. It's the real diary of a young Jewish girl hiding during the Holocaust. It gives a very personal and poignant view of that terrible time in history.
One such book is 'The Amityville Horror'. It is based on the alleged experiences of the Lutz family in a haunted house. The story is filled with terrifying events like strange noises, cold spots, and apparitions, which made it a classic in the horror genre based on a supposed true story.
One is 'The Conjuring'. It's based on the real - life investigations of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. The movie features a family haunted by a malevolent spirit in their new farmhouse, and the Warrens step in to help. Another is 'Amityville Horror', which was inspired by the alleged hauntings at the Amityville house in New York. The events in the movie, like the strange noises and apparitions, were said to have happened in real life to the Lutz family who moved into the house.
Sure. 'The Splendid and the Vile' by Erik Larson is a recent best - seller. It's about Winston Churchill during the Blitz in London. Another is 'Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents' by Isabel Wilkerson which looks at the history of caste systems in the United States. And 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' by Michelle McNamara, which is about the hunt for the Golden State Killer. It was a huge hit.
I would also recommend 'Rosemary's Baby' by Ira Levin. It's about a young woman who becomes pregnant and begins to suspect that there is something horribly wrong with her baby. The sense of paranoia and the slow realization of the horror are what make this book so effective. It was quite revolutionary for its time in the horror genre.
One great book is 'Educated' by Tara Westover. It tells the story of her growing up in a strict and somewhat isolated family in Idaho and her journey to get an education. Another is 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' which is about the woman whose cells were used in medical research without her knowledge. Also, 'Becoming' by Michelle Obama, which details her life journey from her childhood to becoming the First Lady.