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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Armchair BEA: Non-Fiction

I was so sure that I wasn't going to write anything today because I have such a block when it comes to most non-fiction books. It isn't something I usually want to read. However, I was just reading Trish's post and realized that there have been books I have enjoyed that were not Fiction. 

What made them books that I actually enjoyed was the narrative used. When the book isn't just a collection of facts, when there is a story, and people to follow and relate to or sympathize with I do enjoy it. Who knew?

So, if you are like me, and have a difficult time finding non-fiction books to read here are some that I truly enjoyed:

 
True Crime is Non-Fiction, right?


Happy Reading!
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11 comments:

  1. HeatherMay 31, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    Henrietta Lacks was a great book. I also liked Jon Krakauer's Under the Banner of Heaven.

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    1. MariMay 31, 2013 at 10:46 AM

      Haven't read it, but have hear that I should.

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  2. The Relentless ReaderMay 31, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Have you read In Cold Blood by Truman Capote? Whoooo, what a book! I believe it was the first true crime story written in a narrative way. It really changed the way nonfiction was written. It's an amazing classic read that I highly recommend :)

    I very much enjoyed Henrietta Lacks too. Great story!

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    1. MariMay 31, 2013 at 10:47 AM

      Another book I have wanted to read and just not gotten around to. Thanks for reminding me about it. ;)

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  3. WendyMay 31, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    I'm like you - the narrative has to feel like fiction for me to love a non fiction. Into Thin Air was an amazing book!

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    1. MariMay 31, 2013 at 10:49 AM

      My book group got me to read Henrietta Lacks. Glad they did. Was really good. Into thin air I read after seeing a documentary about it. Really good, too.

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  4. Trish @ Love, Laughter, InsanityMay 31, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Narrative is a great way to put it. I love this type of non-fiction as well and suspect that many of those folks who say they don't read non-fiction actually do... I really liked Into Thin Air and agree with Jennifer regarding In Cold Blood!

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  5. LisaMay 31, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    True crime is absolutely non-fiction! I think that a lot of times we get caught up with the idea that "non-fiction" means boring, loaded with facts, and plodding. Sometimes it is loaded with facts and can be plodding and I still like the book but there are so many great non-fiction books that aren't. So often it's about really getting to know the people involved.

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    1. MariMay 31, 2013 at 6:30 PM

      Yes. Exactly. I forget that all non fiction isn't boring.

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  6. UnknownMay 31, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    You guys are clearly loading my book shelf with non-fiction!

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Thanks for taking the time to comment! :)