Non Fiction

[Anika]

I read MOSTLY non-fiction, with the occasional novel to lighten things up in between. I prefer biographies (mostly about literary figures), English & French history, anything to do with writing and books, exploration history, the paranormal, letter/diary collections, travel and gardening.

[BookJumper]

anything to do with writing and books

 

You might be interested in this old thread of mine, then others of the kind have been added to that wishlist since, I can find the titles out for you if you'd like me to?

[yairdoza]

Well it seems from browsing on your replays that I am an odd fish, I love non-fiction.

I try to read one fiction one non fiction book.

At the moment my non-fiction book is the

[lyn]

I don't often read non fiction but I am nearing the completion of History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell. its not a book you can read in a hurry. there is so much detail you can see that he knows his subject.

[BookJumper]

I used to have a copy of Berty's History but had to give it away to recuperate shelf-space, I've regretted it since so I will need to find myself a copy again, I think. Are you enjoying it?

[lyn]

hi Bookjumper, yes I am. its like the history of the world. BR starts way back with the Egyptian and Greek philosophers and comes right up to the 20th century. I'm currently up to Hegel so there are a few more to go. he goes into such detail. it shows that he knows his subject. its going to be one of those books you have to keep going back to because there'll always be more information there that you missed.

[burnsrunner]

I love all genres, but have been reading more Non-Fiction / Self-Help lately. I get great ideas from business books even. I tend to read different genres in phases.

[Ernie]

There's no getting away from it, I read mainly non-fiction. It has to be a very good read for me to read fiction, but I have read fiction, will again, and have a fiction 'to read' list.

[Coffin Nail]

I read a lot of non-fiction, to acquire new hobby related skills, film, theatre and writing books (academic mostly), and for fun too.

 

I like non-fiction that informs and entertains (but not always politically unbiased. I love Michael Moores books (and films), Culture of Fear by Barry Glassner, Naomi Klein's No Logo. Books like these make me be interested in the world, rather than wanting to escape into a novel.

[SFG75]

Before his work was questioned on the grounds of its validity, Joseph Ellis wrote history in an engaging way. His books reminded me of the historical fiction of Gore Vidal. I do like Bob Woodward's style of writing, which reconstructs detail, after minute detail of every meeting. You feel as if you are right there with the president. Veil and of course, All The President's Men are his best works.

 

Having been on a number of book forums, I am of the opinion that a lot of bibliophiles are too quick to discount non-fiction and instead, tend to stick with boutique fiction.

[Susie]

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie here.

 

I read ZEITOUN a few months ago. It's a true story about Zeitoun family and what they went through during hurricane Katrina.

 

It's one of those book that stays with you for days after you finish.

[infinity]

99% of what I read is non fiction..I love 'wacky' non fiction it started with books on occultism magic spirituality. Now I'm reading books on madness and society. There is so much strangeness out there in the world I just don't feel compelled to look for it in a work of fiction. I would rather try my own hand at say magic then read a harry potter book for example. I probably should read fiction more, but i like the idea of writing weird essays and referencing all that I have read and come to understand.

[Yellow Wallpaper]

I prefer non-fiction as I feel that it expands my intellect more than fiction. However, non-fiction is a much slower read for me as I have to process what I am reading and spend some time thinking about it. I usually mix in some fiction to lighten the load on my brain

[Himself]

I have long been a lover of trivia, so naturally I tend towards non-fiction, especially philosophical works. I have, however, found myself having more of a propinquity towards fiction. Perhaps it is because I have recently begun to more acknowledge and understand the philosophical underpinnings of much of what I read.

[mossygirl100]

When I was younger I like reading fiction especially love stories,, well girls stuff, mystery. Now though that doesn't interest me so much. I like reading autobiographies, self help books, inspirational stories, other books that uplift my humanity. Historical books like Roots, (to me they're more history) appealed much to me. I like non fiction because I know they say the real things, real life, real people, unlike non fiction although they're based on people and events but weaved in the mind of the writer.

[Kazee]

I like to read books on theoretical physics. Like: "The Black Hole War"; "A Brief History of Time".

[mossygirl100]

@Kazee, could you tell me more about "The Black Hole " who is the author? Thanx

[mossygirl100]

hi zzzzlin, thanks for the insight on The Last Eunuch of China, I think I'm going to love it. Its going to be in my reading list. I am just having trouble following threads on this site. Its not really user friendly but just the same I will still keep in touch.

[Janet]

In what way are you finding that it isn't user-friendly here - perhaps we can help?

 

ETA: I presume you're referring to the fact the post about the book was deleted? Unfortunately it was against our rules about linking which was the reason the post went, that's all.

Edited August 20, 2011 by Janet

[mossygirl100]

@Janet (staff) - I accidentally opened these review on the book A Thousand Splendid Suns, I read the book and I wanted to put my review on it but I couldn't open the site again. Some members send me email recommending books which I wanted to reply back and I am having trouble going back to their site. Thanks

[Janet]

I'm sorry, I'm not really sure what you're referring to here? Which site do you mean?

[Ruth]

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie here.

 

I read ZEITOUN a few months ago. It's a true story about Zeitoun family and what they went through during hurricane Katrina.

 

It's one of those book that stays with you for days after you finish.

I have this on my tbr list I used to read almost exclusively fiction, but I've been trying a lot more non-fiction these days.

[Snowla]

I'm now reading a biography of marie antoinette after watching the movie based on it. the next book on my list is yutang lin's my country and my people.

[Calexa]

I read both fiction and non-fiction in equal proportions. Most of my non-fiction reading consists of autobiographies, biographies, source/reference books, and those that relate to my hobbies and interests.

[vodkafan]

I like to read both fiction and non-fiction.