#NonficNov
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Be The Expert/Ask the Expert
/Become the Expert
hosted by Julie @ JulzReads
Three ways to join in this week!
You can either share 3 or more books
on a single topic that you have read and can recommend (be the expert),
you can put the call out for good nonfiction on a specific topic
that you have been dying to read (ask the expert),
or you can create your own list of books
on a topic that you’d like to read (become the expert).
This year, I would love to become the expert, on reading these nonfiction books-on-books that have been on my TBR for a while
Click on the covers to know more about them
HAVE YOU READ ANY OF THESE?
WHICH ONE WOULD YOU RECOMMEND MOST?
WHAT’S YOUR AREA OF NONFICTION EXPERTISE?
Words And Peace 
I just added most of that list to my TBR. I recently enjoyed a small book about one’s reading life called “I’d Rather Be Reading.” The nonfiction I mostly gravitate to is true crime and humorous memoirs.
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funny, 3rd time this has been mentioned! What’s the best true crime you have read recently?
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I have definitely read a lot of true crime this year. Someone recommended Ann Rule to me, so that is where I started. She is fantastic! Her most famous book is “The Stranger Beside Me”. I also enjoyed Michelle McNamara’s “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark.” “The Poisoner’s Handbook” was really amazing as well. It was a bit of science, history and true crime all rolled into one book.
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Ah yes, one of my book club member presented that one a while ago. And so many bloggers mentioned I’ll Be Gone in the Dark. And thanks for The Poisoner’s Handbook, sounds fascinating indeed, just added it to my TBR!
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I haven’t read any of these, and I envy your reading list! What a wonderful thing to read about: books!!
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thanks, great theme, with so many more books on it though
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Holy cow, I love books about books but I haven’t read any of these yet! I did DNF one, though. 😉 Leave Me Alone, I’m Reading is the one I would start with because that’s exactly how I’ve been feeling lately, hehehe. Great list!
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lol. which one did you DNF?
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Ex Libris – right book, wrong time I’m afraid.
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ok, thanks
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You might like to add 84 Charing Cross Road to your list (if you haven’t already read it). I’m reading one by an Australian at the moment called Books that Saved My Life: Reading for Wisdom, Solace and Pleasure by Michael McGirr. It’s lovely.
I’ve been meaning to look out for the Susan Hill book as well, but keep forgetting – your list prompted me to add it to my goodreads wishlist so I don’t forget anymore.
Good luck – although I suspect your TBR pile will blow out even more by the time you reach the end of them all!
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your prediction is probably going to turn out true, lol.
I loved very much 84 Charing Cross Road, AND its sequel! Thanks, just added Books that Saved My Life to my TBR!!
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Books about books are always a joy to read. Of the titles you’ve shared I’ve read just the one – Howard’s End is on the Landing: A Year of Reading from Home by Susan Hill; I really quite enjoyed it. I hope you have a similar experience when you get to this book, and all the others!
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thanks for your feedback on these
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I love books about books. I haven’t read any of those ones (because I mostly read books I get for review) but I’ve heard of the first one and want to read it. I DO have a review book right now that’s about books though: I’d Rather Be Reading by Ann Vogel. I’m only a few chapters in but I love it already. You should definitely check it out.
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thanks, another blogger just recommended it as well!
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Great idea! I have read 4 of the ones you listed and loved them all. So Many Books, Ex Libris, Yellow-Lighted Bookshop, and Leave Me Alone. Perhaps I am mini-expert on this topic?
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good for you!
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Very interesting mix of books about books! I appreciate that you’ve included a wide range of recommendations here.
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you are welcome
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I remember seeing The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop a while back and thinking it sounded good. Leave Me Alone I’m Reading sounds good too. 🙂
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I know, too many good books!!
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I love books about books too. The only one of the ones you’ve listed that I’ve read is Howard’s End is on the Landing. It’s very good – I’ve also just finished Susan Hill’s, Jacob’s Room is Full of Books, also very good. I’d also recommend Bookworm by Lucy Mangan.
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oh wow, Susan Hill speaks about Aelred of Rievaulx!! One of my favorite medieval writer, it’s unusual to see his name outside scholars writings. thanks, added to my list! Bookworm is already on my list. Thanks so much!
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I’ve read Time Was Soft There – loved it! Just the mention of it makes me want to re-read it 🙂
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thanks for confirming it’s very good
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I haven’t read any of these, but what a great topic!
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yes, very interesting
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Great list! Howard’s End Is On The Landing is definitely on my TBR. Earlier this year I read Jorge Carrion’s Bookshops: A Reader’s History and really liked it:
http://reesewarner.blogspot.com/2018/01/jorge-carrions-bookshops-readers-history.html
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ooh, sounds good, adding it to my TBR, thanks!
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Books about books are my favorite too! 😍
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and there are so many of them!!
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I’ve read a number of these, but others are completely new to me. Great list!
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thanks, so glad I could add titles to your TBR
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This is one of my favourite topics too! I’ve read five of these and dabbled in the old/rare one. My favourite of the bunch you’ve listed is Anne Fadiman’s collection of essays. She has a very thoughtful way of writing. It’s the opposite mood from your first one (which I liked, rather than loved). Another I’ve heard good things about, which I just picked up from the library, is Michael Dirda’s Browsings.
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thanks! how come this Dirda was not on my TBR yet?! NOw it is
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I’ve read all of them but Phantoms on the Bookshelves. I will look for that one. Thank you, Emma.
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wow, bravo!
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I love books on books, but I’ve never read any of these! They all sound like fun reads.
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yes, that’s my problem, lol
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I have not read any of those. But they all look really good. I love bookish memoirs and books about books.
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yes, they are so fascinating
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