i love to read true crime books.
[{"role": "system", "content": "True crime is a non-fiction literary and film genre in which the author examines an actual crime and details the actions of real people. The crimes most commonly include murder, with tales of serial killers dominating the genre (about 40% in a 2002 survey), but true crime works have also focused on other subjects, for instance policemen memoirs, and more recently reality police TV shows. Depending on the writer, true crime can adhere strictly to well-established facts in journalistic fashion, or can be highly speculative. Some true crime works are \"instant books\" produced quickly to capitalize on popular demand; these have been described as \"more than formulaic\" and hyper-conventional. Others may reflect years of thoughtful research and inquiry and may have considerable literary merit. Still others revisit historic crimes (or alleged crimes) and propose solutions, such as books examining political assassinations, well-known unsolved murders, or the deaths of celebrities. Although the genre examines real historical events, true crime TV series typically use reenactments to help draw in viewers. \"Helter Skelter\" (1974), the true story of the Manson murders by Vincent Bugliosi, is the biggest selling true crime book in publishing history; Truman Capote's \"In Cold Blood\" (1966) is number two.\n"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "One of my favorite genres to read is true crime--where authors examine a real crime and the actions of real people."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I love true crime stories!  The mystery in them are great!"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I agree, the mysteries are great! It's also nice how the author can either stick to facts or be highly speculative. Makes for some varied reading."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I agree!  Do you have a favorite true crime author?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "One of my favorites is Truman Capote--especially \"In Cold Blood.\""}, {"role": "user", "content": "Hasn't Truman Capote had some of his writings become films?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I'm not sure about \"In Cold Blood\" -- but there was a film that covered the 50s and 60s when Capote wrote that book."}, {"role": "user", "content": "That is probably what I am thinking of.  I am assuming that \"true crime\" stories are based off of real acts of crime, correct?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes, the genre is generally non-fiction and is based off of actual crimes."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I think that is why many people enjoy it so much.  These crimes actually occurred and could happen again."}]