A novel disguised as a guide or manual
1. 
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #1)
by:
Douglas Adams
4.22 avg rating — 1,969,852 ratings 2. 
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
by:
Grady Hendrix
3.79 avg rating — 279,120 ratings 3. 
Murder Your Employer (The McMasters Guide to Homicide, #1)
by:
Rupert Holmes
3.81 avg rating — 51,878 ratings 
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The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue (Montague Siblings, #1)
by:
Mackenzi Lee
4.02 avg rating — 144,086 ratings 6. 
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The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy: What Animals on Earth Reveal about Aliens – and Ourselves
by:
Arik Kershenbaum
3.96 avg rating — 2,085 ratings 
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A Practical Guide to Conquering the World (The Siege, #3)
by:
K.J. Parker
4.14 avg rating — 2,641 ratings 16. 
Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide (Pottermore Presents, #3)
by:
J.K. Rowling
4.18 avg rating — 33,513 ratings 16. 
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
by:
William Zinsser
4.24 avg rating — 30,208 ratings 
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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, #1)
by:
Holly Jackson
4.29 avg rating — 1,630,540 ratings 21. 
The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry (Unnatural Magic, #2)
by:
C.M. Waggoner
3.74 avg rating — 7,574 ratings 
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A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem (Ladies Most Scandalous, #1)
by:
Manda Collins
3.44 avg rating — 15,547 ratings 
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A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting (A Lady's Guide, #1)
by:
Sophie Irwin
3.91 avg rating — 47,110 ratings 
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A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons (Saffron Everleigh Mystery, #1)
by:
Kate Khavari
3.52 avg rating — 20,720 ratings 31. 
Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes: A No-Bullshit Guide to World Mythology
by:
Cory O'Brien
3.99 avg rating — 6,348 ratings 32. 
5 Very Good Reasons to Punch a Dolphin in the Mouth and Other Useful Guides
by:
Matthew Inman
4.04 avg rating — 12,465 ratings 33. 
The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead
by:
Max Brooks
3.86 avg rating — 105,082 ratings 34. 
A Drag Queen's Guide to Life: A hilarious and inspiring guide to transforming your life, from the star of RuPaul's Drag Race UK 3.92 avg rating — 1,755 ratings
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I'll Be Home for Christmas Movies: The Deck the Hallmark Podcast’s Guide to Your Holiday TV Obsession
by:
Brandon Gray
4.26 avg rating — 155 ratings 
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Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness
by:
Maria Failla
3.92 avg rating — 272 ratings 39. 
A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon (Glimmer Falls, #1)
by:
Sarah Hawley
3.63 avg rating — 48,641 ratings 39. 
Anna Olson's Baking Wisdom: The Complete Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Make You a Better Baker (with 150+ Recipes)
by:
Anna Olson
4.74 avg rating — 138 ratings 39. 
F*ck, That's Delicious: An Annotated Guide to Eating Well
by:
Action Bronson
4.24 avg rating — 1,023 ratings 
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How to Save an Undead Life (Beginner's Guide to Necromancy, #1)
by:
Hailey Edwards
really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 9,989 ratings 44. 
The Shambling Guide to New York City (The Shambling Guides, #1)
by:
Mur Lafferty
3.73 avg rating — 4,398 ratings 44. 
How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines
by:
Thomas C. Foster
3.59 avg rating — 33,004 ratings 44. 
The Little Black Book of Martinis: The Essential Guide to the King of Cocktails
by:
Nannette Stone
4.07 avg rating — 29 ratings 44. 
How to Be a Budget Fashionista: The Ultimate Guide to Looking Fabulous for Less
by:
Kathryn Finney
3.42 avg rating — 194 ratings 44. 
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf (Naked Werewolf, #1)
by:
Molly Harper
3.96 avg rating — 20,964 ratings 49. 
The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century
by:
Ian Mortimer
4.01 avg rating — 25,924 ratings 49. 
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The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider's Guide to Careers in Fashion
by:
Teen Vogue
4.17 avg rating — 1,282 ratings 52. 
Ancient Guide to Modern Life: The Parallels with 2,000 Years Ago Come to Life in Entertaining and Surprising Ways
by:
Natalie Haynes
3.83 avg rating — 1,436 ratings 52. 
Accidence Will Happen: A Recovering Pedant's Guide to English Language and Style
by:
Oliver Kamm
3.66 avg rating — 189 ratings 52. 
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The 7 Steps to Emergency Preparedness for Families: A Practical and Easy-To-Follow Guide to Prepare for any Disaster
by:
Kim Fournier
4.67 avg rating — 9 ratings 52. 
Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Beauty: The Best Hair, Skin, Nails & Makeup Ideas For You
by:
Ann Shoket
3.93 avg rating — 219 ratings 
57. 
The Complete Guide to Absolutely Everything (Abridged): Adventures in Math and Science
by:
Adam Rutherford
4.11 avg rating — 1,720 ratings 57. 
Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Style: How to Find Your Perfect Look
by:
Ann Shoket
3.90 avg rating — 485 ratings 57. 
The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love (Love's Academic, #1)
by:
India Holton
3.90 avg rating — 14,277 ratings 61. 
Inflight Science: A Guide to the World from Your Airplane Window
by:
Brian Clegg
3.49 avg rating — 473 ratings 
61. 
Sound Reporting: The NPR Guide to Audio Journalism and Production
by:
Jonathan Kern
4.19 avg rating — 343 ratings 61. 
The Good Girl's Guide to Rakes (Last Chance Scoundrels, #1)
by:
Eva Leigh
3.77 avg rating — 3,657 ratings 
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The Whole 30: The Official 30-day Guide To Total Health And Food Freedom
by:
Melissa Urban
4.05 avg rating — 19,017 ratings 68. 
Unmentionable: The Victorian Lady's Guide to Sex, Marriage, and Manners
by:
Therese Oneill
3.82 avg rating — 9,082 ratings 72. 
A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder (Countess of Harleigh Mystery, #1)
by:
Dianne Freeman
3.81 avg rating — 14,812 ratings 
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How Not to Write a Novel: 200 Classic Mistakes and How to Avoid Them—A Misstep-by-Misstep Guide 3.99 avg rating — 4,157 ratings
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The New Vampire's Handbook: A Guide for the Recently Turned Creature of the Night
by:
Joe Garden
3.56 avg rating — 287 ratings 
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A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel (The Doomsday Books, #2)
by:
K.J. Charles
4.24 avg rating — 7,248 ratings 82. 
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The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt (Hey, How About Treason?), Vol. 1 (light novel)
by:
Toru Toba
4.21 avg rating — 681 ratings 89. 
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A Newlywed’s Guide to Fortune and Murder (Countess of Harleigh Mystery, #6)
by:
Dianne Freeman
4.08 avg rating — 3,615 ratings 91. 
Real Women Don't Pump Gas: A Guide to All That is Divinely Feminine
by:
Joyce Jillson
3.03 avg rating — 38 ratings 92. 
Terror on Tape: A Complete Guide to over 2,000 Horror Movies on Video
by:
James O'Neill
4.26 avg rating — 47 ratings 92. 
A Botanist's Guide to Flowers and Fatality (Saffron Everleigh Mystery, #2)
by:
Kate Khavari
3.79 avg rating — 6,708 ratings 94. 
Rocky Horror Picture Show: Audience Part-tic-i-pation Guide
by:
Sal Piro
4.40 avg rating — 30 ratings 94. 
A Bride’s Guide to Marriage and Murder (Countess of Harleigh Mystery, #5)
by:
Dianne Freeman
4.06 avg rating — 4,544 ratings 96. 
The Movie Tie-In Book: A Collector's Guide to Paperback Movie Editions
by:
Moe Wadle
3.25 avg rating — 4 ratings 
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Ritual America: Secret Brotherhoods and Their Influence on American Society: A Visual Guide
by:
Adam Parfrey
4.01 avg rating — 92 ratings