I've been planning to join this since even before Joy announced it officially but somehow I never got around to posting about it until now. I really enjoyed the challenge last year because it encouraged me to actually read some non-fiction, something I rarely do even though I often tell myself I should read it more often. So it's little wonder I wanted that extra nudge to help me read more non-fiction this year too.The goal is to read 5 books between May and September. I can't quite narrow it down so I'll let my mood decide along the way, but I'll most likely choose from the following:
Tibet, Tibet: A Personal History of a Lost Land – Patrick French (TRAVEL/HISTORY)
Cave in the Snow – Vicki MacKenzie (BIOGRAPHY/RELIGION)
Goodbye Madame Butterfly – Sumie Kawakami (HISTORY/WOMEN’S STUDIES)
A Geisha’s Journey – Komomo (MEMOIR)
Farewell to Manzanar – Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston (AUTOBIOGRAPHY)
Embracing Defeat – John Dower (HISTORY)
Polite Lies – Kyoko Mori (MEMOIR)
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I don't think I've heard of any of these books! I really want to join the challenge but I'm already starting to fall behind on my others... We'll see. Anyway good luck and have fun :)
I wish I could participate in this one this year, but I won't let myself join any more challenges this year (because I'm doing so poorly with the ones I'm in).
I am excited that you will be reading Farewell to Manzanar. It was required reading for my 8th grade English class and it made a huge impression on me that still exists today.
I haven't read any of those, but they sound interesting - especially Goodbye Madame Butterfly. I look forward to your reviews!
The only one I've heard of is the Embracing Defeat book. I was going to pick it up for a club read, but decided it wasn't exactly my cup of tea!
Hope you enjoy. I'm really looking forward to this challenge!
There was a time when I read only non fiction then I stoped...there are 2 on your list I would like to read and will probably buy
GOODBY MADAME BUTTERFLY
TIBET TIBET
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I wasn't going to join any reading challenges at all; and now I'm in two, plus the Weekly Geek; I'm visiting your blog from there. :)
Iliana- Oh I thought you were joining this one too. I always need a push to read non-fiction so this one is good for me. :)
Literary Feline- I can understand that. I'm not doing too badly with my current challenges, and that extra nudge is nice.
And I'm looking forward to finally reading 'Farewell to Manzanar'.
Nymeth- They all sound interesting to me too. :)
Hopefully I can get through most of them this year.
Stephanie- I've been putting off reading it for years thinking it may be a bit dry but it did win the Pulitzer for NF so I'm hoping it'll be interesting.
Madeleine- I don't know why I've never really read much NF, some of it can be very interesting and informative. Maybe I just prefer getting lost in a story. Anyway, I'm looking forward to reading the two you mentioned.
Nancy- Oh cool! Thank you! I'm so behind on blogging and blog reading this week that I haven't stopped by for a couple of days. I'm always misplacing things too so no worries. I'll send you an email. Thanks again! :)
Maree- Sometimes I feel like I've taken on too much but the challenges are so fun I can't stay away! Nice to have you stop by. :)
Nice one. Although I am compelled to neter, I am at a lack of time to read all those boosk. sadly I will have a full time job during the summer + writing obligatiosn. Impossible. Maybe next year. I have several non-fiction books that I want to read. Mainly esoterics.
daydream- But writing obligations are good, no? :)
Of course they are! Very good indeed. One has to make the proper amount of time for them.
daydream- I hope you write some great stuff this summer! :)
Hey! I'm finally catching up with the NFF participants. Welcome!!! I'm glad you're joining us, Tanabata. :)
Joy- Thanks! I'm looking forward to reading some, if not all, the books on my list. :)
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