The Greatest Russian, American Mystery and Nonfiction Books Since 1980
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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 429 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books. For those interested in how these books are chosen, additional details can be found on the rankings page.
| Rank | Book | Authors | Year | Country | Language | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1240 | The Devil In The White City | Erik Larson | 2003 | American | English | |
| 2614 | Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil | John Berendt | 1994 | American | English | |
| 4253 | The Lost City of Z | David Grann | 2009 | American | English | |
| 7044 | The Mysterious William Shakespeare | Charlton Ogburn | 1984 | American | English | |
| 7379 | The Woman Who Knew Too Much | Gayle Greene | 2005 | American | English | |
| 7940 | The Samaritan Treasure | Marianne Luban | 1990 | American | Unknown | |
| 9428 | Shadow Divers | Robert Kurson | 2004 | American | English | |
| 13159 | Communion | Whitley Strieber | 1987 | American | English | |
| 13159 | Book Lust | Nancy Pearl | 2003 | American | English |