It's Nonfiction November and I've vowed to read nothing but nonfiction this month. To that end, I've started eight nonfiction books that I hope to read this month. So far, I've finished only one, but I'm still hopeful I can finish the others despite the huge number of Cybils fiction books I'm also trying to read. Here's what I'm hoping to finish this month:
        
What are you looking for when you pick up a nonfiction book?
I would rather read a bad nonfiction book than I would a mediocre fiction book. Why is that? I don't know.
Of course my favorite nonfiction is good nonfiction. I will read almost any kind of narrative nonfiction.
Do you have a particular topic you’re attracted to?
I love books about happiness, moving-and-starting-over books, books about spirituality, travel stories, foodie stories, memoirs, doctor stories, books that help explain what makes people do the things they do, stories set in Italy, stories set in Paris, and history stories.
I never read celebrity memoirs or self-help or textbooks.
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Oh Deb I have to admit I HATE non-fiction. I struggle even with collections of short stories and the like and self-help books. Having said that I'm working through The Artist's Way at the moment and enjoying that.
ReplyDeleteWell, this is something I must remedy.
DeleteThe Bread Baker's Apprentice looks fab. I like reading about food related subjects. I loathe self-help books, ha ha. I have read some biographies of rock musicians, but never any celebrity memoirs. Have wonderful week. :)
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, I've read a couple of celebrity memoirs and...well, these folks should stick to being a celebrity.
DeleteThat's a lot of good non fiction reads there! I might need to read some non fiction books too!
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I like the sound of Am I Alone Here?
ReplyDeleteAnd, so far, it is much better than I even hoped.
DeleteMy head has been elsewhere and I forgot all about Nonfiction November. Perhaps I should attempt to go back and get a late start...or...not. Looks like you found some good ones.
ReplyDeleteIt's certainly not too late. You may have a bit of time over Thanksgiving to do some reading.
DeleteThat is a nice mix of reads. Enjoy them all.
ReplyDeleteWow! You're doing so well at NFNov! That's awesome. I hardly ever read NF and really should work on that a bit more. There's a few on my TBR - maybe I could squeeze one into my November reading schedule!?
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great week!
You are rocking Nonfiction November! I'm still reading some fiction, but I'm trying to bump up the number of nonfiction books I read.
ReplyDeleteI've heard great things about Neurotribes. I hope you enjoy it!
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ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of nonfiction! I wish I could do that much, but I still am having to throw a little fiction in here and there. Thanks for the tip on Everyone Loves Paris. I do, and I need that book!
ReplyDeleteI usually read at least 1 NF a year but they haven't spoke to me. Nor memoirs or True Crime either, hmmm. Enjoy the rest of the month.
ReplyDeleteGood luck. It looks like you have interesting assortment to choose from. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThe best nonfiction tells a story and reads like a novel.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could read only non fiction for an entire month. Which is funny because it used to be my favorite genre.
ReplyDeleteStart Where You Are looks intriguing!
ReplyDeleteI really like a well-written memoir. Author's memoirs can be the best, since (unlike celebrities), they are good writers. Just read Chris Crutcher's memoir this weekend, and it was terrific--lots of insight into him as well as the real-life inspiration for several of his books I've read.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of any of these, but I'm intrigued by "White Trash"
ReplyDeleteYou have me curious about the Start Where You Are journal. I have not heard of it but if it is a self-empowering type of book then I'd probably dig it. thx. I'm just reading one nonfiction this month: Springsteen's autobiography which is pretty great.
ReplyDeleteI rarely read non-fiction, so I am impressed.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy women's fiction and happy endings in any book. :) I also enjoy historical fiction and mystery.
I don't read memoirs or self=help books either.
Have a wonderful week of reading.
Elizabeth
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