I’m working on extending this list (if anyone knows any good true stories, leave them in the comments). But sometimes getting my head out of the fantasy books and into a true story is a great change of pace and a great way to learn more about the world around me.

Babylon’s Ark by Lawrence Anthony
Subversive Spiritualities by Frederique Apffel-Marglin
Fortress Conservation by Dan Brockington
Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham
Gogo Mama by Sally Sara
An African Love Story by Daphne Sheldrick
Chinese Cinderella: The Secret Story of an Unwanted Daughter by Adeline Yen Mah
Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah