The sun is starting to shine more and more and I am already anticipating reading outside in my hammock. This was a month of wonderful reading but, goodness, lots of it made me mad. WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH BEST OF THE MONTH By far the best book I read this month (and the one I have... Continue Reading →
Black History Month is a great time to focus on reading books by and about Black History. I wish that I had planned this month better so that I had more available on my kindle for night time reading. To offset this I will be looking for fiction books written by black authors to read... Continue Reading →
As I get my energy back, I find the urge to write about books being met with the actual energy to do so. This month has found me very grateful for all the wonderful authors out there who write such lovely, or fascinating, books to keep me company. THIS MONTH'S FICTION READING MY THOUGHTS I... Continue Reading →
You know what I just did? I went over to Goodreads and changed my goal from 100 books to 50 books. Looking at my stats and seeing 58/100 made me sad. This is the least number of books I have read in years and years. But, it is still 58 books. C'mon! I haven't felt... Continue Reading →
Oh goodness. Look what I have done. This is a whole lot of books! If you are just looking at the NFN posts and you are wondering if you should participate next year - DO IT. Your TBR will explode but you will be inspired for the whole next year! BOOKS FROM WEEK ONE Come,... Continue Reading →
THE HOST Rebekah reads and writes about social justice, atheism, religion, science history, and more on She Seeks Nonfiction. I found Rebekah's blog through NonFiction November and it is my go-to to find new interesting NonFiction books. THE PROMPT Week 4 (11/20-11/24) Worldview Shapers: One of the greatest things about reading nonfiction is learning all kinds of... Continue Reading →
Week 3 (11/13-11/17) Book Pairings: This week, pair up a nonfiction book with a fiction title. Maybe it’s a historical novel and the real history in a nonfiction version, or a memoir and a novel, or a fiction book you’ve read and you would like recommendations for background reading. You can be as creative as you... Continue Reading →
THE HOST Frances blogs about the books she has read at Volatile Rune and is a published poet, reviewer, sometime storyteller and novelist. THE PROMPT Week 2 (11/6-11/10) Choosing Nonfiction: What are you looking for when you pick up a nonfiction book? Do you have a particular topic you’re attracted to? Do you have a particular writing style... Continue Reading →
It is time! I am so excited that it is finally November and time to dedicate the month to all things NonFiction. Well, except my night reading because, everyone needs variety. THE HOST THIS WEEK The first week of Nonfiction November our host is Heather from Based on a True Story When I checked out her... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, life only lets you do a little bit of something you love. Years ago I shrugged off the bulk of my perfectionism and realized that being able to just participate a little is fine. Doing something is better than doing nothing. I mean, as a perfectionist knows, it doesn't feel "fine" but you just... Continue Reading →
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