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Friday, January 1, 2016

Turning Pages

I read 25 books in 2015! As Mr. Fleece said, that's a book every paycheck : ) This year I developed a deeper appreciation for nonfiction, & particularly fell for the non-fiction novel. I also acquired the gumption to STOP reading any book that wasn't holding my attention without feeling guilty (& regardless of whether or not it was highly regarded by others). So, here's my top five do, don't, & want-to reads.

WOULD GLADLY HOST A BOOK CLUB
1. The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson 
(An incredible true story!)
2. Contagious by Jonah Berger
(Must read for anyone that works with products.)
3. Delancey by Molly Wizenberg
(How to open a pizza restaurant.)
4. In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
(Haunting & chilling! The style of writing was so superb I went on to watch both movies, "Capote" & "Infamous")
5. The Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan
(Excellent writing. Beautiful sentences!)

NOT FOR ME
1. Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo
2. Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
3. Unabrow by Una LaMarche
4. The Intern's Handbook by Shane Kuhn
5. One More Thing by B.J. Novak

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Looking for a bookmark,

SJW

2 comments:

  1. Love your book recommendations! I'm going to try to do better about reading AND tracking what I read this year.... haven't fully gotten on board with non-fiction yet though :). I'm currently reading a "historical fiction" novel you might enjoy... The Geurnsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Happy New Year!

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  2. First, yes for tossing aside books you don't like. That has been a big turning point for me in the past couple of years. But I do feel guilty abt some of them ...!

    And I'm just here seconding the wonderful goodness of Bonhoeffer and The Nightingale. Especially Bonhoeffer. And now may crack open In Cold Blood... I really enjoyed Breakfast at Tiffany's! Say hi to Elliott Bay Books for me!

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