tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post3786389011669434167..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Literary Blog Hop: Non-FictionJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48127255708890842972010-11-27T12:13:22.471-05:002010-11-27T12:13:22.471-05:00Care - Well done narrative nonfiction often ends u...Care - Well done narrative nonfiction often ends up on my year-end favorite list... just wish I could find more of it!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81460665742946236362010-11-26T21:03:41.752-05:002010-11-26T21:03:41.752-05:00I love narrative nonfic, too.I love narrative nonfic, too.carehttp://Bkclubcare.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-57543337261433395932010-11-26T21:03:20.203-05:002010-11-26T21:03:20.203-05:00I love narrative nonfic, too.I love narrative nonfic, too.carehttp://Bkclubcare.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48431864997677536882010-11-22T14:28:35.285-05:002010-11-22T14:28:35.285-05:00Les - Thanks for pointing me toward your review! C...Les - Thanks for pointing me toward your review! Cooper's book sounds wonderful. I'll bet my husband and father would like it, too. <br /><br />Letter4no1 - The best part about The Devil in the White City was that it reads just like a novel! It's the book that got me started reading nonfiction again. But you have to choose the right book to suit your mood... thanks for visiting!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-37880828523437511882010-11-21T23:28:03.095-05:002010-11-21T23:28:03.095-05:00You have a very impressive list. I've heard gr...You have a very impressive list. I've heard great things about Devil in the White City, but it's non fiction status usually has me putting it back on the shelf in favor of something a little lighter. <br /><br /><a href="http://always-books.blogspot.com/2010/10/booking-through-thursday.html" rel="nofollow">Sarah @ Loving Books</a>Sarah Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11116130581597537480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-80181489240880512662010-11-21T22:24:23.280-05:002010-11-21T22:24:23.280-05:00One of my favorites is Dispatches From the Edge (A...One of my favorites is <a href="http://lesleysbooknook.blogspot.com/2007/03/dispatches-from-edge.html" rel="nofollow">Dispatches From the Edge (Anderson Cooper)</a>.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-90150297771240175902010-11-21T12:51:47.042-05:002010-11-21T12:51:47.042-05:00Bookaddict4real - Thanks, you too!
Em - Thanks so...Bookaddict4real - Thanks, you too!<br /><br />Em - Thanks so much for visiting. I'm enjoying all the new people and blogs I've met through the hop. My header photo changes with the seasons, and it's about time for a new one with the leaves gone.<br /><br />Jillian - Thanks... I was worried that definition would seem too simplistic, but it works for me :-)<br /><br />Jessica - Hope you like In Cold Blood. Book clubs are perfect for getting us to read outside our 'comfort zones'!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-59850931493224039082010-11-21T04:41:28.102-05:002010-11-21T04:41:28.102-05:00I cold blood in the one of two non-fiction books o...I cold blood in the one of two non-fiction books on my American Project list, its such a huge American classic and I can't wait to read it.<br /><br />Unlike my husband I tend to only read non-fiction as part of book groups which is how I read the Devil in the White City.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08861424110678889637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43754484394606250432010-11-20T18:49:29.292-05:002010-11-20T18:49:29.292-05:00*Literary non-fiction, in my opinion, is the polar...*Literary non-fiction, in my opinion, is the polar opposite of a textbook. It's purpose is not solely to impart fact upon fact. The writing style is not dull, dry, or boring. Instead, the topic is explored in a style worthy of the best novelists.*<br /><br />What an excellent definition! I had trouble defining it myself, since I've read so little of it at this point, but 'the polar opposit of a text book' really says what I was trying to say. :-)*ೃ༄ Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139487177036647728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-45218771157640780732010-11-20T16:51:08.325-05:002010-11-20T16:51:08.325-05:00I think your semi-definition is quite spot on and ...I think your semi-definition is quite spot on and as it is not exclusive, which definition tend to do. You could probrably have a spectrum with the textbook as one extreme and whatever we are trying to define with these posts at the other extreme...<br /><br />First time visiting your blog and I love your picture heading :)Emhttp://emere.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-43454575519348635842010-11-20T13:50:43.166-05:002010-11-20T13:50:43.166-05:00Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.bookaddict4realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12534665130992029124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79066562332221778002010-11-20T10:00:56.438-05:002010-11-20T10:00:56.438-05:00Beachreader - LOL! I know that feeling...my tbr li...Beachreader - LOL! I know that feeling...my tbr list has grown quite a bit with this hop.<br /><br />Petekarnas - The Spirit Catches You is one of my all-time favorites, and it also produced one of our best book club discussion ever. I'd love to reread it one of these days. BTW, I haven't been able to comment on your blog... maybe I'm ending up in your spam folder?<br /><br />Readerbuzz - It's not too late to read Henrietta ;-)<br /><br />Leeswammes - Henrietta Lack's story is truly amazing. I highly recommend the book!<br /><br />Trish - Definitely great minds thinking alike with this one. I think you'd like The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.<br /><br />Mywordlyobsessions - In Cold Blood has been showing up in a lot of answers this week!<br /><br />IngridLola - Thanks again for hosting this event!<br /><br />Bookaddict4real - They are both great books... hope you are able to get to them.<br /><br />Parrish lantern - I think In Cold Blood has been the book most often mentioned this week.<br /><br />Booksnyc - You're welcome. I think you're going to love The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks!<br /><br />Stephanie - Thanks!<br /><br />Heather - So interesting that you know someone with first-hand knowledge of the situation. That was such an exceptional book... wish there was something else like it I could read.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-11380686377531434552010-11-19T23:24:44.610-05:002010-11-19T23:24:44.610-05:00I loved The Spirit Catches You. I was fascinated ...I loved The Spirit Catches You. I was fascinated by the way the cultural dynamics played out in that book. I actually know a woman who was a nurse in that hospital, and she said that the story was fairly close to her memories of the case. Thanks for mentioning it-I hadn't thought of it in years.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606360048165203407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-62047956224565645682010-11-19T21:55:23.860-05:002010-11-19T21:55:23.860-05:00You mentioned some REALLY good books.You mentioned some REALLY good books.Stephaniehttp://www.reviewsbylola.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39221406046646345792010-11-19T20:55:04.500-05:002010-11-19T20:55:04.500-05:00I read The Spirit Catches You . . . and really enj...I read The Spirit Catches You . . . and really enjoyed it - I learned so much! Next on my list from your selection is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Thanks for the great recommendations!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-6646547849472188982010-11-19T17:24:46.430-05:002010-11-19T17:24:46.430-05:00"Literary non-fiction, in my opinion, is the ..."Literary non-fiction, in my opinion, is the polar opposite of a textbook" I like your definition I would add that Litnonfict doesn't just reveal facts, it lights them up from the inside.Although I,ve not read any of these & the capote one is popping up alot on this hop, so gonna have to look it up.@parridhlanternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793548943992250238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16727126375036175402010-11-19T13:40:13.627-05:002010-11-19T13:40:13.627-05:00I haven't read "In Cold Blood" or &q...I haven't read "In Cold Blood" or "Devil in the White City" but I may have to include this on my book challenge (2011) Thanks for sharing this.bookaddict4realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12534665130992029124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-72648518856926364832010-11-19T12:50:04.460-05:002010-11-19T12:50:04.460-05:00Excellent examples. I agree that literary non-fict...Excellent examples. I agree that literary non-fiction is much more than just facts ... it has some sort of aesthetic quality to it.<br /> Thanks for participating!IngridLolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079137600900264656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-33264638871771314972010-11-19T11:23:25.218-05:002010-11-19T11:23:25.218-05:00I haven't read any of those novels... except &...I haven't read any of those novels... except 'In Cold Blood'. Truly a great read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-69760518504880849122010-11-19T09:21:22.950-05:002010-11-19T09:21:22.950-05:00I've been wanting to read Henrietta Lacks afte...I've been wanting to read Henrietta Lacks after seeing so much buzz! I almost included Devil but since I haven't read it since blogging I didn't. I did pick In Cold Blood. Great minds think alike, huh? ;)<br /><br />And I like your "I know it when I see it" attitude--that's how I am, too.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-31296321130536564332010-11-19T07:30:11.829-05:002010-11-19T07:30:11.829-05:00I should read more non-fiction. Somehow, I don'...I should read more non-fiction. Somehow, I don't or do it by accident (when a story turns out to be an account of a real event). <br /><br />I do want to read Henrietta Lacks. It sounds like an amazing story. <br /><br /><a href="http://leeswammes.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">http://leeswammes.wordpress.com</a><br /> Leeswammes (Judith)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-44386830901936943712010-11-19T07:28:18.481-05:002010-11-19T07:28:18.481-05:00Why is it that every blogger on earth has read the...Why is it that every blogger on earth has read the Henrietta book...except me?! And I call myself a nonfiction reader? <br /><br />Here's <a href="http://readerbuzz.blogspot.com/2010/11/literary-blog-hop_18.html" rel="nofollow">my post</a> on literary nonfiction. I'd love to hear what you think. <br /><br />And if you have read any wonderful literary books <br />published in 2010, I urge you to nominate your favorites <br />for <a href="http://indielitawards.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">The Independent Literary Awards</a>. The awards <br />include categories of <a href="http://indielitawards.wordpress.com/literary-fiction/" rel="nofollow">Literary Fiction</a> and <a href="http://indielitawards.wordpress.com/non-fiction/" rel="nofollow">Literary Non-Fiction</a>. <br />Nominations close December 15.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-46229320252135311532010-11-19T04:05:07.826-05:002010-11-19T04:05:07.826-05:00Nice post, I loved The Spirit Catches You and You ...Nice post, I loved The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down. Wonderful, wonderful book and certainly a great example of literary non-fiction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-47379196284439053892010-11-18T23:21:38.413-05:002010-11-18T23:21:38.413-05:00I TBR list is getting longer, and longer, and long...I TBR list is getting longer, and longer, and longer... THanks for the great ideasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-9052046016274797532010-11-18T22:13:00.442-05:002010-11-18T22:13:00.442-05:00Gautami - Hope you get to read some of these.
Amy...Gautami - Hope you get to read some of these.<br /><br />Amy - I LOVED The Spirit Catches You. You must read Henrietta Lacks... my favorite nonfiction this year!<br /><br />Melody - Can't wait to check out Thunderstruck. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.<br /><br />Carolsnotebook - Wasn't The Devil in the White City a great book?! I didn't know he had a newer one.<br /><br />Softdrink - I could read all nonfiction if they were written like the ones I listed!<br /><br />Mel u - It took me a while before I convinced myself to read In Cold Blood... it's quite a story.<br /><br />Christina - Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight was mentioned at a recent book club meeting, but I didn't know much about it. I'm adding it to my list!<br /><br />Erin - The fourth is a little scary... but hard to turn away from once you get started. I forgot about Nick Hornsby - loved The Polysyllabic Spree. David Sedaris is an audio favorite... even got to see him live last year!<br /><br />Coffee and a Book Chick - I'm looking forward to that movie... and you MUST read Henrietta Lacks. What an amazing book.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com