- Share - [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://about.ebsco.com/markdownify/node/81281) - []() - []() - []() # Nonfiction to read (and stream) Whether your readers are into adaptations of contemplative memoirs and pulse-pounding true crime tales or are just getting started on their nonfiction-loving journey, NoveList has got you covered. ![true stories on TV blog image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/true-stories-on-TV-blog-image-780.jpg) [Kaitlin Conner](/novelist/bio/kaitlin-conner) 7 June 2022 Are your patrons buzzing over TV adaptations of [true crime](https://learnwithnovelist.talentlms.com/catalog/info/id:143) books like *Under the Banner of Heaven* or *We Own This City*? Are you looking to better serve “the owl did it!” *Staircase* obsessives? Do you have patrons who are interested in reading nonfiction, but aren’t sure where to begin? Whether your readers are into adaptations of contemplative memoirs and pulse-pounding true crime tales or are just getting started on their nonfiction-loving journey, NoveList has got you covered. TV series inspired by true events are certainly having a moment — look no further than lauded series like *Dopesick* and *Maid* (both adapted from bestselling books). To find nonfiction titles that have been adapted for the screen, type **GX Page to Screen** into the NoveList Plus search bar and limit your results to adult nonfiction. And while you’re at it, if your library subscribes to [LibraryAware](/novelist/products/libraryaware-1 "LibraryAware"), make sure you’re offering your community the newest NextReads newletter, [Page to Screen](/blogs/novelist/upcoming-changes-nextreads-newsletters), which highlights all the latest and greatest TV and movie adaptations of both fiction and nonfiction titles. What about readers who are new to nonfiction? Everybody’s got to start somewhere! For titles that will appeal to readers who usually stick with fiction, try searches in NoveList Plus including **GX Nonfiction that reads like fiction**. ![gx ntrlf image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/gx-ntrlf-image-625.jpg) These books tend to be compelling, suspenseful, or fast-paced (think: page-turning!), making them more accessible to readers who might think nonfiction is dry or boring. Need a quick list of tried-and-true favorites? Check out our Genre Guide: Nonfiction That Reads Like Fiction for Adults. (You can read more about our genre guides [here](/blogs/novelist/become-genre-expert).) And if you’re looking for more tips and tricks to help you recommend nonfiction to your readers, be sure to watch a replay of our [Crash Course in Narrative Nonfiction webinar](https://learnwithnovelist.talentlms.com/catalog/info/id:148). Happy reading! ![ffp under banner heaven flyer image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/ffp-under-banner-heaven-flyer-image-600.jpg) Download the flyer [here](https://bit.ly/UnderTheBannerOfHeavenFlyer) or make your own in [LibraryAware](/novelist/products/libraryaware-1 "LibraryAware"). ### Genre Foundations Help your staff develop a basic understanding of a broad range of the most popular and challenging fiction genres. An expert from NoveList will introduce participants to a wide array of genres and present an overview of current genre trends for adults and teens, tips on keeping up with trends, and must-know titles, with an emphasis on diverse titles and authors. [ Learn more ](/novelist/products/learn-with-novelist#sect1) [Kaitlin Conner](/novelist/bio/kaitlin-conner "Kaitlin Conner") is a Senior Readers’ Advisory Librarian at NoveList. She is currently listening to *We Had to Remove This Post* by Hanna Bervoets. Category: [Articles ](/blogs/novelist/category/articles) Tags: [Genres](/blogs/novelist/tag/genres) - Share - [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://about.ebsco.com/markdownify/node/81281) - []() - []() - []() ## Related Posts [ ![starter pack true crime blog image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/starter-pack-true-crime-blog-image-780.jpg) ](/blogs/novelist/true-crime-starter-pack) [True Crime Starter Pack ](/blogs/novelist/true-crime-starter-pack) 28 October 2021 [ ![nextreads changes blog image ](/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/nextreads-changes-blog-image-780.jpg) ](/blogs/novelist/upcoming-changes-nextreads-newsletters) [Upcoming changes to NextReads newsletters](/blogs/novelist/upcoming-changes-nextreads-newsletters) 25 January 2022