Stargazer at For Book Lovers and Random People introduced me to the concept of Nonfiction November last year, and I’ve been looking forward to it ever since.
Recently I discovered that it’s hosted by bloggers at What’s Non-Fiction?, so I thought I’d take part in an effort to read more nonfiction and find some new nonfiction books to add to my TBR list.
Each week has a theme and is hosted by different bloggers. Week one was hosted by Julie @ Julz Reads, who encouraged me to look back at my year in nonfiction and answer the following questions:
What was your favorite nonfiction read of the year?
I’m ashamed to say that I’ve read only five nonfiction books since last November. Shocking, I know!
My favorite was Eerie Edmonton by Rhonda Parrish, about haunted buildings in the titular Canadian city.
Do you have a particular topic you’ve been attracted to more this year?
Yes, books about Big Foot, but as regards non-fiction. No, can’t say that I have.
What nonfiction book have you recommended the most?
I’m not sure.
What are you hoping to get out of participating in Nonfiction November?
To read more nonfiction books! I’d like to get my number up to ten at least.
I’ve writing books on TBR list for this month, as well as dog training books, so I’m hoping to learn lots of practical skills on both of those topics. I’ve some autobiographies that I’ve wanted to read for ages, but I also have true ghost stories and spooky tales, because I couldn’t go a month without horror. I will probably squeeze in an animal book as well. I love reading about people who share their lives with animals.
Are you taking part in Nonfiction November? Any favorite nonfiction books you’d recommend? Let me know in the comments.
Iseult Murphy 
Neat. I highly recommend “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Granny.
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Wonderful! Thank you. 😁
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Sure thing!
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Grann, not Granny.
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I really want his name to be Granny.
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Sorry to let you down on that one. Interestingly enough, the events recounted in this book took place very close to the where my Grandfather grew up in rural Oklahoma.
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Ah well. I’m used to disappointment.
It sounds fascinating and is on my list for this month. Nice to know of your personal connection when I read it.
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Autobiographies shouldn’t be on the non-fiction shelves but over with the fiction. Sometimes I can’t decide if my life is straight out of “Wuthering Heights” or from the pages of “Pride and Prejudice”. All the best for your November foray into non-fiction.
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Haha! True. You should write your autobiography, Bruce. It sounds incredible!
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I have! at least the first 17 years!https://weaveaweb.wordpress.com/autobio-bits-of-a-boyhood/ But don’t feel it’s a priority!!
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Excellent!
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I didn’t know about nonfiction November. It’s a good idea, but I may have to wait until next year to participate because my TBR is so darn long. The Writing Life by Annie Dillard is my favorite most recent nonfiction. It’s about, well, being a writer.:-)
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As the month is just starting, I say yes! Join in next year, the water’s fine! Might think differently by end of month.
Will look into it, thank you Priscilla.
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Great to see you are participating in Nonfiction November. I didn’t know Edmonton had haunted buildings! I should have known that when I went there, I didn’t find it that interesting otherwise. Look forward to see what you decide to read during November. 🙂
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Thank you! And thank you for telling me about it. 😊
If only you knew, you might have seen a ghost while you were there!
Are you reviewing nonfiction this month?
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Exactly, that might have been my one chance of spotting a ghost! 😉 I will perhaps post a review next week and I will definitely participate in the prompt in week 3.
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Great! Looking forward to your posts. 😁
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I love that Big Foot was your biggest reading theme this year, that’s kind of wonderful! Eerie Edmonton sounds fascinating.
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Thank you! I’ve even got a book about him for this month. 😁
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Which one?? I’ve read In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond. It was pretty interesting, and had some great nature writing. Maybe you’d like it for your Bigfoot collection 🙂
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That’s the one I’m planning to read this month! 😁
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Yay! Looking forward to hearing what you think of it!
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