This week's host is Frances at Volatile Reader blog.
The topic is Choosing Nonfiction: There are many topics to choose from when looking for a nonfiction book. For example: Biography, Autobiography, Memoir, Travel, Health, Politics, History, Religion and Spirituality, Science, Art, Medicine, Gardening, Food, Business, Education, Music. Maybe use this week to challenge yourself to pick a genre you wouldn’t normally read? Or stick to what you usually like is also fine. If you are a nonfiction genre newbie, did your choice encourage you to read more?
I have to admit that when it comes to nonfiction, I don't often go outside my favorite types: memoir, outdoors/nature, travel, health, and a sprinkling of history.
My current nonfiction on audio is squarely inside my comfort zone, but it's a genre I rarely read: science. I'm thoroughly enjoying listening to Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach. I've been meaning to read one of her books for many years, and I'm so glad I finally got to it. It's absolutely fascinating, hilariously laugh-out-loud funny, and really gross. My husband heard me laughing while I was cooking dinner while camping this week (he was outside grilling), and when he came in for dinner, he asked what was so funny. So I told him, as he looked at me open-mouthed and said, "We're eating dinner!" He has forbid me from sharing any more of the book with him. ha ha
What kinds of nonfiction do you prefer to read?
Can you remember a time when you tried something different? Did you enjoy it?
Let me know in the comments below!
