Click on the icon for an introduction to Nonfiction November.
Week 1: Your Year in Nonfiction: Take a look back at your year of
nonfiction and reflect on the following questions –
What was your favorite
nonfiction read of the year?
If I counted right, I've read 61 nonfiction books this year (out of 73), so narrowing it down to one is a mighty big task--although I do think it's easier than narrowing it down to ten! I'd have to say the nonfiction book that rocked my world the most was Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand. It was flawlessly written and so full of heart. It was one of those books I seriously considered reading again as soon as I finished it.
What nonfiction book have you recommended the
most?
Gosh, I don't know. I did a lot of talking about Open, Andre Agassi's autobiography.
What is one topic or type of nonfiction you haven’t read enough of yet?
Historical. Presidential biographies, narratives about events and people throughout history, etc. I discovered this year that I just couldn't get enough of all of it.
What are you hoping to get out of participating in Nonfiction November?
Frankly, even if I wasn't participating in Nonfiction November, I'd be reading nonfiction, so I don't think I'll up my n/f reading, but I do look forward to the community feeling of lots of bloggers talking about good nonfiction books. And I'm always looking for titles to add to my TBR list!
I'm big on the history reading, too, and love anything that circles around an event or movement. Looking forward to hearing about ore of your reads this month!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Shannon. I love the same thing--a whole book about a tiny moment in history.
DeleteTry Sarah Vowell. She does a lot of fun, irreverent takes on history.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestion. I'm familiar with her Take the Cannoli, but I haven't read anything by her yet. I'll check her out.
DeleteI love sports nonfiction, so I imagine that I will love Seabiscuit when I get around to reading it! I always think I want to read historical biographies, but when I sit down to actually dive in I get distracted. It's something to keep working on, I think. Thanks for joining us for Nonfiction November!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Seabiscuit might be my favorite reading experience of all time. The race scenes literally made my heart pound with excitement. Hillenbrand is brilliant.
DeleteI'm definitely trying to read more historical nonfiction too. There are so many things I want to understand better! Thank you for joining in Nonfiction November!
ReplyDeleteI agree. I have a hard time with most fiction in part because I don't feel like I'm learning anything. And I need to be learning when I read, I guess. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteOoohhh you've read so much nonfiction, I love it. I haven't read nearly enough this year, but hope to read more!
ReplyDeleteI tell people that had I never discovered nonfiction, I wouldn't be a reader at all. I read so little fiction, I'm kicking around the idea of having a "Fiction February." :)
DeleteGood luck with your reading goals.
I have both these books on my radar...you're rave has just bumped them up the list - thanks :-)
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy them as much as I did. I think Seabiscuit might be my favorite book of the year--and a top ten favorite of all time.
DeleteI have to say that I don't read as much nonfiction. I am kind of picky about it. But I do like autobiographies or books about war, especially the Civil War. I read a book a couple of months ago called Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy. It was about four women who helped in the Civil War efforts. One of them actually posed as a man to fight in the war. It was a great read. I do enjoy reading a book with strong women.
ReplyDeleteI bought Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy when it came out, and I haven't gotten to it yet. So many books! Glad you liked it. You might also like George Washington's Secret Six, about spies during the Revolutionary War.
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