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When I was younger, I hated reading. While other kids devoured books as children, I fought tooth and nail. In fourth grade, I made up the ending to a book for a book report because I didn’t want to read the entire thing. Sad. Now that I’m older, I realize what the problem was all along: I just don’t like fiction. It doesn’t keep my attention like a good, thought-provoking nonfiction book does. I even enjoy reading textbooks if they’re interesting enough, but fiction just isn’t my cup of tea.
I went to a bookstore today and got some books for Spring Break beach reading. Airport kiosks are full of magazines, but nonfiction books? Not so much. Here’s what I found.
The cashier at the store definitely looked at me funny when I bought a book called A Map of the Child. Not exactly typical for a 19-year-old, especially one who looks like a 6th grader without makeup! I got all five books for around $17. Used bookstores are the best!
I’ll be sure to review these books after I read them, so check back in a few weeks for my thoughts.
Do you have any book recommendations for me? Have you read any of these books?
I lean towards fiction, but have you considered biographies? They might satisfy your thirst for fact based writing! Or true crime books are one of my favorites!
True crime books are great! 🙂
How fun!! As far as nonfiction goes, I really liked “Opening Skinner’s Box” by Lauren Slater, which is about various psychological experiments.
Now THAT sounds right up my alley! Thanks for the recommendation 🙂
I’m a big fan of biographies. You get to find out all the complexities of the person and it always holds my attention. I’ve heard Wild is a great book- I think it’s a nonfiction story about a woman who goes on a traveling adventure solo. Enjoy break!
I’ll check that one out. Thanks, Alex! 🙂
That’s so interesting – usually people love fiction much more than non! I’m not sure if it would be your thing, but have you ever tried historical fiction? The stories/characters are made up but based around real-life events in history. It’s my personal favorite genre. 🙂
I like some historical fiction; it all depends on the time period it is based upon! Any recommendations?
My absolute favorite book is “The Tea Rose” by Jennifer Donnelly. I also love anything by Phillipa Gregory (she wrote The Other Boleyn Girl – maybe you saw the movie?). Hope that helps!