Fiction is known to be one of the best genres of all time. Readers of different ages are drawn into this genre. Book shelves from all over the world never ran out of books in this category. There are just so much beauty that fiction has to offer that makes readers enthusiastic when they hear the newly released titles under this genre.
Although fiction books are completely products of imagination, there are many aspects of it that are based on real life. They are not directly stated in the books. However, readers can definitely examine these factors and compare them to those that are in the real world. Also, authors often reveal the basis of their works in interviews, blogs, posts, and such. The elements that are commonly inspired by the aspects in the real life are characters, plot, theme, and more.
With that being said, here are the best fiction books that are inspired by true stories and people that you should check out.
Grandpa Nick’s Bump by Lynda Daniele
This heartwarming Christian book for children was written by Lynda Daniele to preserve some Grandpa Nick memories. Hence, the main character is based on her late husband, Nick. As a way to overcome the death of the love of her life, the author started to attend the local YMCA and started to take a writing class. She started to write tales for kids about Nick’s fight with meningioma and the kids in their neighborhood that Nick was babysitting. The four kids had no grandpa, so they persuaded Nick to be their grandfather. Grandpa Nick agreed to the request of the wonderful kids with a huge wide smile. Hence, Grandpa Nick’s Bump is a beautiful story of a playful and silly grandpa and the essence of being a grandfather.
Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn’t Sit Still by Karlni Gray
The illustrated edition of Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn’t Sit Still by Karlini Gray was published by HMH Books for Young Readers in 2016. It focuses on the story of a spirited and courageous little kid named Nadia Comaneci. She went from tree climbing in Romania’s woods to history-making at the Olympic Games in 1976. She won an incredible 7 perfect scores during the competition. The readers will truly examine and learn about the protagonist’s perfectly imperfect journey to winning the gold medal in the 1976 Olympics. Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn’t Sit Still shows how the little girl who lived in a small town became a world-renowned athlete.
Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian
Like a Love Story is a remarkable book by Abdi Nazemian. It is set in 1989 New York City and centers on the tale of three teenagers. The first character is an Iranian kid named Reza who recently moved to the area together with his mother to reside with his new father and brother. The second is Riza who dreams of becoming a fashion designer and is praising her gay uncle who is diagnosed with AIDS and a part of ACT UP. The third is Art who is the best friend of Judy and a proud part of the LGBTQ community. The three will be caught up in a love triangle that will complicate their relationships with one another. It shows some aspects of the queer life in the same city as the setting of the story during the 1980s, which made it more promising.
A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi
This stand-alone novel is written by Tahereh Mafi and is published by HarperCollins. The tale is set after the historical 9/11 attack and is revolving around a teenage girl named Shirin. Politically, it is an incredibly volatile moment for everyone — especially for the protagonist who is already exhausted from being objectified. She has never been shocked at how bad individuals can become. She is also tired of the unpleasant gazes, the disrespectful remarks, and the physical abuses that Shirin bears as a consequence of her ethnicity, faith, and the religious clothing that she wears daily. Hence, she created defensive walls and declines to allow anybody to come close enough to harm her. Alternatively, she hides her worries in music and makes use of the afternoon by doing some break-dances with her brother. But, would the walls that she created to be destroyed by a new person that enters her life?
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