By that I mean, for example, the novel explains through author’s research or experiences how certain machines work, tricks of the trade, patterns of behaviour, medical stuff, history and general knowledge condensed into something with narrative.
The series that comes to my mind is “The Cat Who…” by Lilian Jackson Braun , because the late author really liked explaining through her various characters certain processess, jobs and delicate nuances.
Thank you kindly for your help.
Edit: grammar
by Kaprotka
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How the World Really Works: The Science Behind How We Got Here and Where We’re Going –Vaclav Smil
Energy and Civilization: A History –Vaclav Smil
The Biggest Ideas in the Universe: Space, Time and Motion –Sean Carroll
The Beginning of Infinity: Explanations that Transform the World –David Deutsch
Existential Physics: A Scientist’s Guide to Life’s Biggest Questions –Sabine Hossenfelder
The Equations of Life: How Physics Shapes Evolution –Charles Cockell
Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs: The Astounding Interconnectedness of the Universe –Lisa Randall
The Vital Question: Energy, Evolution and the Origins of Life –Nick Lane
Every Life Is on Fire: How Thermodynamics Explains the Origins of Living Things –Jeremy England
Alien Oceans: The Search for Life in the Depths of Space –Kevin Hand
The Math of Life and Death: 7 Mathematical Principles That Shape Our Lives –Kit Yates
The Physics of Climate Change –Lawrence Krauss
This is a great question!
Peter Watts is a sci fi author whose novels are based on extensive biology research (I believe he has a marine biology PhD?) – it sounds like you’re looking for books with a more cross-disciplinary approach than that, but it’s something. Try *Blindsight* for more cognitive science/neurology, *Starfish* for more marine biology (the best nutrient cycle plot I’ve seen in literature).
Tom Clancy‘s books are apparently *very* well-researched, though focusing on military structures/strategies/technical detail. James Michener, maybe? More on the history side. *The Source* was good – ancient history, early Israel, and archaeology.
Wish there were more books in the style you’re describing…