17 Books Inspired by Real Events That Are Both Eye-Opening and Exhilarating

"There's a bit of an extra depth to books inspired by real events. They're often awe-inspiring, even when tragic, and they can make us laugh, cry, or jump for joy. They allow us to appreciate the past and learn something new as we look towards the future. This week's Year of Epic Reads challenge is to read a book inspired by real events. There are books in times of war and times of peace, books based on real historical figures, and books inspired by real eras and locations.
So whether you want something that's rooted in the fact of it all or are just interested in exploring a setting anew, we guarantee that one of these books is perfect for you!"
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Monday's Not Coming (Tiffany D.Jackson)

Romanov (Nadine Brandes)

The War Outside (Monica Hesse)

The Weight of Our Sky (Hanna Alkaf)

Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree (Adaobi Tricia N...

When We Caught Fire (Anna Godberson)

Like a Love Story (Abdi Nazemian)

The Game of Hope (Sarah Gulland)

The Language of Fire: Joan of Arc Reimagined (S...

Lovely War (Julie Berry)

Alex and Eliza (Melissa De La Cruz)

Stalking Jack the Ripper Series (Kerri Maniscalco)

A Very Large Expanse of Sea (Tahereh Mafi)

Ashes in the Snow (Ruta Sepetys)

My Lady Jane (Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi ...

Code Name Verity (Elizabeth Wein)

The Hate U Give (Angie Thomas)

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