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Today’s MUSING MONDAYS post is about reading non-fiction…
Do you read non-fiction regularly? Do you read it in a different way or place than you read fiction? (question courtesy of Diane)
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For the most part I read fiction of all kinds but occasionally I will pick up some non-fiction, mostly Disney/ animated or book related but I also enjoy a good biography too at times! I read non-fiction a little differently though, which is why it takes me forever to finish one. While I'm reading say an autobiography about, I dunno- Shirley Temple, whenever I come across a movie, song, etc. (anything I can look up in other words) I actually watch, listen, or in some cases read it. It's fun and interactive but it sure does take a long time!
Here are all my non-fiction reviews:
A Damned Serious Business by Rex Harrison
Hollywood Cartoons: American Animation in its Golden Age by Michael Barrier
The Animated Films of Don Bluth by John Cawley
Poetry for Young People: William Butler Yeats
Winnie the Pooh: A Celebration of the Silly Old Bear by Christopher Robin Finch
Dr. Seuss & Mr. Geisel by Judith & Neil Morgan
Why We Suck: A Feel Good Guide to Staying Fat, Lazy, and Stupid by Dr. Denis Leary
If you have any other non-fiction suggestions you think I might enjoy, please tell me!
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I am trying to read more non fiction books this year. That is why I joined the Non Fiction Five challenge and the In Her Shoes Challenge this year. The subject has to be of interest to me to begin with, I am really picky about the non fiction books I read.
ReplyDeleteI don't read much non-fiction. I will if something catches my eye, but I prefer fiction. The non-fiction I usually read would be celebrity type of books.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading memoirs and other non-fiction ocassionaly. Sometimes it's political or social, but it has to be something I'm interested in learning more about. But fiction is my escape and my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI tend to steer away from non-fiction but do read the occasional memoir or biography.
ReplyDeleteI love historical fiction, it makes me feel like I'm learning something and getting a great story at the same time.
My first love is nonfiction and I've grown to love fiction a lot. The thing is I started with fiction when I was a little girl but somehow shifted gear when I grew older. :D
ReplyDeleteohh...a another Disney fan!
ReplyDeleteDennis Leary is too funny. He says things people sometimes don't want to admit.
ReplyDeleteDidn't know he had a book out, I'll have to look it up.
I read some NF. Usually memoirs.
I don't read much non-fiction. I am trying to read more and this year have read 1776 and I've read a memoir: The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid which I really enjoyed. I have several more nonfiction on my list for this year and hopefully will read them!
ReplyDelete*sigh* I wish I've some time for non-fictions... the fictions are taking too much of my reading time, hehe.
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy reading nonfiction, but I more often gravitate towards fiction. That's why the Non-Fiction Challenge comes in handy. :-)
ReplyDeleteScrap Girl: I thought about joining the non-fiction challenge but knew that I wouldn't be able to get done on time since it takes me so long to read them.
ReplyDeleteYvonne: Yeah, me too.
Lisa: Anything political even if it's fiction tends to bore me. Fiction is the best though!
The Tome Traveller: Depends on the memoir but there are some out there I think sound interesting. :) That's why I love historical fiction too!
Alice Teh: I'd read whatever fiction was available at home but at the library as a kid I'd read mainly non-fiction (craft books, books about animals, etc.).
Caite: You bet!
Jenny Girl: It is crude at times but I hope you enjoy it if you pick it up!
Sharon: I'll be lucky if I even finish two!
Melody: Lol, know how that is :)
Wendy: I gravitate towards fiction too which is why that Shirley Temple Black book has been on my sidebar forever. I just haven't found time to pick it back up lol.