tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post6969081344255932142..comments2024-03-27T22:54:47.270+01:00Comments on Let's read: Nonfiction November 2021 Week 1 My Year in Nonfiction #NonficNovMarianne http://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-1867042669264897912022-11-05T13:46:33.513+01:002022-11-05T13:46:33.513+01:00I know how that goes, Emma. Even if you follow som...I know how that goes, Emma. Even if you follow someone's post meticulously, there is always the odd time where you miss it. But you found it in the end, and I'm glad you did.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-29538277845917285752022-11-04T16:32:09.212+01:002022-11-04T16:32:09.212+01:00Great year!
Somehow I had missed your review of Th...Great year!<br />Somehow I had missed your review of The Silk Roads, sounds like a must to meEmma at Words And Peace / France Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09426924864218623976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-14635211922945286122021-11-07T12:20:27.171+01:002021-11-07T12:20:27.171+01:00Why do I keep calling you Lisa when you are one of...Why do I keep calling you Lisa when you are one of the people who write under their name and to whom I talk outside of blogging generally? Too many Lisas here, I suppose. Sorry.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-29803156446724292112021-11-07T12:17:54.954+01:002021-11-07T12:17:54.954+01:00Thanks, Kate. That is a great idea. I loved that b...Thanks, Kate. That is a great idea. I loved that book. Michelle Obama is such a wonderful person, smart and strong yet immensely kind. Enjoy.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-58574496183594631682021-11-07T12:16:59.774+01:002021-11-07T12:16:59.774+01:00Thanks Lisa. I never pick up a book for it to fit ...Thanks Lisa. I never pick up a book for it to fit in a certain category, just because they interest me. <br /><br />I know what you mean about politics in the news. It gets worse all the time. But that's part of the reason why I want to know more about it, what's behind it all. And I'm glad you like my place in politics. I know quite a few people who don't so it's always great to know someone who shares that idea.<br /><br />"Ta tåget", you're probably one of the few people I know who can read the original. Enjoy.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-13560775734646433842021-11-06T06:01:28.260+01:002021-11-06T06:01:28.260+01:00Such a varied list! I'll be adding Behave to m...Such a varied list! I'll be adding Behave to my TBR stack.Kate @ booksaremyfavouriteandbesthttps://booksaremyfavouriteandbest.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-23761010649645633922021-11-05T12:48:26.157+01:002021-11-05T12:48:26.157+01:00You have already achieved a lot this year with you...You have already achieved a lot this year with your 24 books. Very interesting they are as well. Like the variety of subjects. I also want to read Ta tåget. Should be a more relaxed way of travelling and will make it easier to see things and talk to people. I am not much for modern politics. Just reading the news every day makes me depressed. Haha, I like your place in politics. Lisbeth https://www.blogger.com/profile/00466904375353041610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-18628336859702537632021-11-05T12:09:08.980+01:002021-11-05T12:09:08.980+01:00That's what I like, Carol. I know many people ...That's what I like, Carol. I know many people like easy reads but they just bore me. Not my thing. And if I can get some people to read something thought-provoking, then my work here is done. ;)Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-38895212039881696392021-11-05T12:08:22.684+01:002021-11-05T12:08:22.684+01:00I think we share a lot of interests, Maphead. I se...I think we share a lot of interests, Maphead. I see you are just reading "Sovietistan" which I thought was a great account of countries in the former USSR.<br /><br />Anyway, you've selected some great books from my list. Unfortunately, the History of the Jews in Germany has not been translated and since it is older, I doubt it ever weill. However, if many people ask for it ... you never know.<br /><br />It will be exciting to see what you say to those books you can get.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-38961402155555796502021-11-05T12:04:02.441+01:002021-11-05T12:04:02.441+01:00I absolutely love him. He is not only my favourite...I absolutely love him. He is not only my favourite Turkish author but one of my favourite authors overall.<br /><br />Happy reading, Lory!Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-81676834222886479292021-11-04T23:27:55.610+01:002021-11-04T23:27:55.610+01:00Your number of nonfiction reads is impressive! You...Your number of nonfiction reads is impressive! Your titles are always interesting and thought provoking, too!Carol (Reading Ladies)http://www.readingladies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-11368153716740808932021-11-04T16:14:06.194+01:002021-11-04T16:14:06.194+01:00Love to read an English translation of the History...Love to read an English translation of the History of the Jews in Germany. Would also like to read Science and Islam and Pamuk's book. Mapheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633083654264127516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-65065496049268773672021-11-04T11:55:49.485+01:002021-11-04T11:55:49.485+01:00I've been meaning to read Orhan Pamuk! Your re...I've been meaning to read Orhan Pamuk! Your recommendation adds even more to my incentive.Loryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08519976394732029323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-39856355119729580222021-11-04T11:23:17.193+01:002021-11-04T11:23:17.193+01:00Mmmh, I haven't read all that much about Ameri...Mmmh, I haven't read all that much about American politics this year, Susan, just the Kamala Harris and the Barack Obama book and two books by and about former slaves.<br /><br />However, we have worked with Americans for a long time and have always been interested in American politics, as we all should because it still has a huge influence on the whole world, i.e. on us.<br /><br />And I totally agree with your husband, the book is totally interesting. But I guess sworn-in ultra-Republicans wouldn't even want to touch it. They might learn something they don*t want to know about.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-89409974324583959862021-11-04T11:20:20.816+01:002021-11-04T11:20:20.816+01:00I absolutely love those kind of books, Lisa. Our h...I absolutely love those kind of books, Lisa. Our house is full of them and we get them out as often as we can. Even our German friends who don't speak English (or vice versa) have benn "treated" with them. LOL<br /><br />Thanks for introducing it.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-74221322177241386522021-11-03T23:56:29.581+01:002021-11-03T23:56:29.581+01:00Like you, I love languages and almost anything con...Like you, I love languages and almost anything connected to them. <br /><br />I hope you enjoy reading "The Little Book of Lost Words". It's a short read, but fun filled and interesting. It also makes for a great coffee table book and conversation starter with guests.Captivated Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789205839634527219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-43762578386896488422021-11-03T18:56:26.061+01:002021-11-03T18:56:26.061+01:00You've read A LOT more about American politics...You've read A LOT more about American politics and history than I have this year, that's for sure. I need to read both the Obama and Harris books. My husband loved the former, as I think I told you. He says it doesn't matter what your political preferences are, the book is just really interesting in general.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-90568955791450476312021-11-03T12:20:04.835+01:002021-11-03T12:20:04.835+01:00I know you do, Lisa, that's why we probably fo...I know you do, Lisa, that's why we probably found each other. Your titles all sound quite interesting. I think my favourite might be "The Little Book of Lost Words". I love languages and anything connected to them.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009417175818512962.post-67686701647061366672021-11-03T01:19:39.976+01:002021-11-03T01:19:39.976+01:00I read a lot of nonfiction annually on many topics...I read a lot of nonfiction annually on many topics. I've read quite a few memoirs and biographies this year and science related reads too.<br /><br />Best nonfiction books read so far this year have included: Rabid (rabies virus), Pandora's Lab, Diagnosis, Lady Killers (women serial killers), The Little Book of Lost Words, and Changing Laws: Politics of the Civil Rights Era to name a few of the titles.Captivated Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789205839634527219noreply@blogger.com