Recs if you like Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties...
Nonfiction that's actually fun to read
These are some of my favorites and books I want to read--nonfiction that reads like fiction or is otherwise compelling. If you're intimidated by books on history, science, memoir, or other subgenres in nonfiction, start here.
pop culture non-fiction
... or pop culture leaning.
So weird they should be shows on History Channel
Conspiracy theories, bat-shit level shenanigans, and bizarre situations abound. Definitely give me your unhinged recs.
we love a good cult
non-fiction and memoirs about cults and high control groups/religions. some of these are on my tbr, some are books I've already read
CIA Reads
Books about the CIA This list is made of books both critical and supportive of the agency. It's up to you to exercise media literacy while reading anything from this list. Remember that anything a CIA agent, current or former, shares with the public must be approved by the CIA.
Sounds like a Cult
Who doesn’t love a good ole fashion cult?
Contains fiction & nonfiction.
required conspiracy reads
Journalists as Authors
Mostly nonfiction books written by current and former journalists.
Niche Nonfiction 📚
For nonfiction readers with ✨ specific ✨ interests 🤓
conspiracy central
just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're (not) out to get you. a healthy mix of fiction, fact, falsehoods, and findings.
true crime, all the time
nothing but the best here
Nonfiction Recs
I truly believe that there’s nonfiction for everyone out there; here’s some I’ve read & enjoyed
Doorstoppers
Big book worth the time (500+ pages)
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