tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post6430535552877409341..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Nonfiction November, Week #1: My Year in NonfictionJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-51420348129945827862019-11-13T20:16:09.749-05:002019-11-13T20:16:09.749-05:00Katie - The Supreme Court fascinates me. I'm e...Katie - The Supreme Court fascinates me. I'm especially glad to have the perspective of the John Roberts biography as it looks like we're headed toward an impeachment trial in the Senate.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-2828006513931408512019-11-13T20:12:24.744-05:002019-11-13T20:12:24.744-05:00Rachel -American Overdose belongs on my tbr list!Rachel -American Overdose belongs on my tbr list!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-54209442531010512722019-11-09T22:06:12.155-05:002019-11-09T22:06:12.155-05:00I also really enjoyed Maybe You Should Talk to Som...I also really enjoyed Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and In My Own Words. And I'd like to get to other books you read about the Supreme Court as well. Ginsberg is such a fascinating figure and now seems like a good time to know more about the Supreme Court generally, as well. <br /><br />Congrats on the move! I hope you're enjoying settling into your new home.DoingDeweyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902496432225294188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-26548440565611833792019-11-07T18:43:50.130-05:002019-11-07T18:43:50.130-05:00I recently read American Overdose, and want to rea...I recently read American Overdose, and want to read (already own) Dopestick. So tragic!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14629744053780948715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-70920214124041602592019-11-04T20:24:48.961-05:002019-11-04T20:24:48.961-05:00Susan - Dopesick was my introduction to the opioid...Susan - Dopesick was my introduction to the opioid crisis. Next on the list is Dreamland by Sam Quinones... not sure when I'll get to it though. I'm loving Ruth Reichl's latest at the moment, so may venture back into the food world for a bit. The Obama administration books are also appealing to me.... I'll be tuned it for your reviews!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-81786188070038802312019-11-04T18:28:46.533-05:002019-11-04T18:28:46.533-05:00You've had a great year with nonfiction! You&#...You've had a great year with nonfiction! You're my expert on the Supreme Court. What would you say the best opioid book is? Dope sick? I have been deep into all the staffer books from the Obama administration days. First that stenographer at the WH, then Michelle Obama's book ... and just finished Samantha Power's long memoir. Worthwhile. thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-53272967971124738332019-11-03T16:57:02.260-05:002019-11-03T16:57:02.260-05:00Emma - I seem to be doing read/listen combinations...Emma - I seem to be doing read/listen combinations more and more frequently.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-14592490212254147142019-11-03T16:56:34.940-05:002019-11-03T16:56:34.940-05:00Jessica - That 42% is the most ever. I was surpris...Jessica - That 42% is the most ever. I was surprised it was that high a percentage. We won't be actually moving into the new house until after renovations... hopefully sometime this spring.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7475203365576786242019-11-02T16:31:41.991-04:002019-11-02T16:31:41.991-04:00I like how you combine audio/print booksI like how you combine audio/print booksEmma at Words And Peace / France Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09426924864218623976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-24673608333781161552019-11-02T15:05:00.924-04:002019-11-02T15:05:00.924-04:00Wow, 42% non-fiction is amazing! Well done JoAnn a...Wow, 42% non-fiction is amazing! Well done JoAnn and I also hope you are settling into your new home well. :-)jessicabookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14164845796280572642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-34351626916690795452019-11-02T10:29:01.541-04:002019-11-02T10:29:01.541-04:00Beth F - Thanks. I feel a sudden interest in celeb...Beth F - Thanks. I feel a sudden interest in celebrity memoir coming on ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-74372212105795749442019-11-02T10:28:22.537-04:002019-11-02T10:28:22.537-04:00Thanks, Brona. The book about depression-era food ...Thanks, Brona. The book about depression-era food was a good idea, but it wasn't as interesting as I'd hoped... wouldn't be in rush to read it.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78451657016046664232019-11-02T06:18:18.683-04:002019-11-02T06:18:18.683-04:00A great selection. I've read a couple of these...A great selection. I've read a couple of these too. Good luck with upping your game this month.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-75813522547885077652019-11-02T02:28:54.925-04:002019-11-02T02:28:54.925-04:00Your new header is lovely.
I’m going through a bi...Your new header is lovely. <br />I’m going through a bit of a foodie phase again, so I’ve taken note of your two choices, though not sure that food from the depression is likely to inspire me!!Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25667413106334412862019-11-01T20:16:22.602-04:002019-11-01T20:16:22.602-04:00Judith - I'm wrestling with my next audio sele...Judith - I'm wrestling with my next audio selection tonight. The plan was to begin The Only Plane in the Sky, but I'm increasingly drawn to Elton John's memoir. Your remarks about Springsteen have further clouded the picture! I remember seeing him at the RPI fieldhouse in Troy before I was a fan (1979 or 80).... what's a reader/listener to do???JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79636703063265070572019-11-01T20:08:24.666-04:002019-11-01T20:08:24.666-04:00Judy - I read Sisters in Law last year and thought...Judy - I read Sisters in Law last year and thought it was very well done. It propelled me to continue with more Supreme reading this year. Especially glad to have read the John Roberts bio... it makes me feel somewhat better about him presiding over an eventual impeachment trial in the senate. I'd like to read an LBJ bio eventually, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-613408838967836612019-11-01T17:48:29.495-04:002019-11-01T17:48:29.495-04:00If I may be so bold, Bruce Springsteen's memoi...If I may be so bold, Bruce Springsteen's memoir is a masterwork. So incisively introspective, so revealing, so well-written, so lyrical, it was an unforgettable experience listening to it. I responded on so many deep and very personal levels. And back in the day, I was not a Springsteen fan, although I came to appreciate his work after 2000. <br />And guess what--I bought the Elton John memoir on Audible the same day as Julie Andrews's. Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-85811498126757247392019-11-01T12:52:53.582-04:002019-11-01T12:52:53.582-04:00I read a good bit of nonfiction this year. Biograp...I read a good bit of nonfiction this year. Biographies of Martin Luther King and Lyndon B Johnson, memoirs, Supreme Court (Sisters In Law) and others. Right now I am slowly reading a long one that will take me months as I read a small portion most days: Black Lamb and Grey Falcon by Rebecca West. I am learning so much about the Balkans and all the events that led to the Kosovo War in 1999.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87704965487414855972019-11-01T08:38:14.915-04:002019-11-01T08:38:14.915-04:00Shelleyrae - I loved both of those books! My book ...Shelleyrae - I loved both of those books! My book club had an excellent discussion with Inheritance, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-82363383545474159012019-11-01T08:36:27.763-04:002019-11-01T08:36:27.763-04:00Unruly Reader - I listened to I Miss You When I Bl...Unruly Reader - I listened to I Miss You When I Blink. Authors reading their own memoir or essay collection is usually a draw for me.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-16078451209637873062019-11-01T01:05:37.509-04:002019-11-01T01:05:37.509-04:00I added Inheritance to my list for this month, May...I added Inheritance to my list for this month, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone Is a popular pick<br /><br />shelleyrae @ book'd outhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888977858862922561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-87696572295899323642019-10-31T20:24:19.845-04:002019-10-31T20:24:19.845-04:00What a great list! I've been reading lots of p...What a great list! I've been reading lots of personal essays this year, too. I Miss You When I Blink really stood out for me. Unruly Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497236563247359759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-49535013923921951552019-10-31T18:30:32.275-04:002019-10-31T18:30:32.275-04:00Lisa - No, I have not read Dreamland but it's ...Lisa - No, I have not read Dreamland but it's on my list. Maybe I'll get to it before next year's Nonfiction November! ;-)JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-27394092848440175572019-10-31T18:29:29.068-04:002019-10-31T18:29:29.068-04:00Tina - Audio is definitely the way to go with the ...Tina - Audio is definitely the way to go with the RBG book. Even listening, some parts were slow, but it was always interesting! JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-66147848930254636212019-10-31T18:28:37.783-04:002019-10-31T18:28:37.783-04:00Thanks, Monica. I've read more memoir this yea...Thanks, Monica. I've read more memoir this year. People have such interesting lives and I love it when they can write well, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com