A little late to the party, but happy to be participating in 2016’s Nonfiction November hosted by a group of lovely bloggers. Many thank yous to co-hosts Katie of Doing Dewey Decimal, Julie of JulzReads, Lory at Emerald City Book Review, Sarah atSarah’s Book Shelves, and Rachel at Hibernator’s Library.
Nonfiction November is a celebration of the nonfiction books we’ve read throughout the year. I had a good year of nonfiction, twenty-one percent of my overall books read have been from the nonfiction category. I’m hoping by year’s end I’ll have that figure up to a solid quarter percentage.
What was your favorite nonfiction read of the year?
It’s difficult to narrow down a favorite nonfiction read this year. Of the twelve books I’ve finished, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed most each and every one for vastly different reasons: Love Warrior for the empowering message; The Poisoner’s Handbook for the history of forensic science; Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living for the lesson in mindfulness, and 100 Days of Real Food Fast and Fabulous for the quick, easy and delicious recipes.
What nonfiction book have you recommended the most?
I’ve recommended Being Mortal and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande to so many people I’ve lost count. And although I read it in December of 2015 it continues to be the one I recommend most. As long as we continue to age I’ll be recommending this book on dying with dignity.
What is one topic or type of nonfiction you haven’t read enough of yet?
History. While I love history I’ve shied away from reading many nonfiction historical books. I expect {though haven’t given the genre much of a chance yet} something like those dry textbooks from high school. Would love your recommendations!
What are you hoping to get out of participating in Nonfiction November?
Quality time spent amongst this wonderful bookish community, book recommendations and to meet new or new-to-me bloggers
Please do share your recommendations with me in the comments!
