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Re: Week 5: My Full NonFicNov Recap

Katie @ Doing Dewey — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 02:46:49 -0000

I just read Radium Girls for my book club and I loved it, plus it led to great discussion. Glad to see it on your list :)

Re: Week 4: Nonfiction Favorites #nonficnov

Katie @ Doing Dewey — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 02:21:57 -0000

I didn't end up commenting on the posts answering this question as I was writing my summary, but yours really stuck with me. The depth at which a topic is covered is one of those things that didn't occur to me when I was writing my answer, but which immediately struck me as important when reading your answer. I've definitely read books where they go too deep and do feel like text books, as well as books that just skim the surface and leave me wanting more.

Re: Week 3: Be the Expert In Bookshops #nonficnov

Katie @ Doing Dewey — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 02:19:55 -0000

I love books about books, whether fiction or nonfiction, so I can't believe I've not read any nonfiction about book stores! This sounds like a delightful selection of books.

Re: Book Review: Want Not

tsutrav — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 09:08:51 -0000

It wound up being a fantastic book club read (plus, it's old enough that everyone was able to find $4-$7 copies). Parts of the story are in your face & others views are so very subtle, but it stoked strong responses from everyone. Everyone had strong opinions about the characters. If your book club has read something that lead to lively discussion - please share!

Re: Book Review: Want Not

Katie @ Doing Dewey — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 00:46:29 -0000

I've not seen any other reviews of this book, but it sounds fascinating. I'll keep it in mind as a possible book club read!

Re: Week 1: My Year in Nonfiction #nonficnov

Katie @ Doing Dewey — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 00:43:01 -0000

I love books about off-beat topics, so Trails caught my eye when it was published, but I've not yet picked it up. Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

Re: Week 5: My Full NonFicNov Recap

clp412 — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 19:57:06 -0000

A great list. I am a member of LibraryThing but haven't used it to track books. I need to look into that!

Re: Week 3: Be the Expert In Bookshops #nonficnov

Kazen — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 06:29:42 -0000

Books about books are my thing, so books about bookshops are a natural extension! The Yellow-lighted Bookshop looks especially good, I'll be keeping my eye out for it.

Re: Week 3: Be the Expert In Bookshops #nonficnov

Lory — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 09:14:15 -0000

If you like old-fashioned fiction, I recommend A City of Bells by Elizabeth Goudge, which has a wonderful bookshop in it. I've not read any of your picks and they sound lovely!

Re: Week 3: Be the Expert In Bookshops #nonficnov

Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness) — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 21:49:03 -0000

What a great list of books, we all love books on bookstores :) The Laura Miller book seems like it would be a great read for getting some context on current issues in publishing. Thanks for joining us this week!

Re: Week 3: Be the Expert In Bookshops #nonficnov

JoAnn @ Gulfside Musing — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:30:46 -0000

My post this week was on books about books... and I included The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop, which I loved. Have a feeing all of the books on your list would be a big hit with me!

Re: Week 3: Be the Expert In Bookshops #nonficnov

tsutrav — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:01:03 -0000

Yes! Bumping into people and books by similarly bookish folks is one of the best things in the world.

Re: Week 3: Be the Expert In Bookshops #nonficnov

Kristilyn Robertson — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:32:54 -0000

I love this! I love books that are about bookshops, or fiction that takes place in a bookstore. Not only am I reading, but the book then reaffirms my love of books. I'll definitely be adding some of these to my reading list!

Re: Week 2: Book Pairing #nonficnov

Lory — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 18:36:37 -0000

This is a great topic. I love reading about rare books.

Re: Week 2: Book Pairing #nonficnov

tsutrav — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 19:35:11 -0000

So glad you stopped by & can see the merit of those choices. There are some really good bibliomysteries out there. In fact, there's a new collection out that's been edited by Otto Penzler himself http://bit.ly/2ztXD2c I have not read it yet, but I have high hopes!

Re: Week 2: Book Pairing #nonficnov

tsutrav — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 19:32:41 -0000

Thank you. It's always fun to meet a like minded reader. I am always surprised how many people don't consider books about books as an option when looking for their next read. We'll have to start a movement!

Re: Week 2: Book Pairing #nonficnov

tsutrav — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 19:31:40 -0000

I really enjoyed that one and I agree with you, the cover is fun! It's a Tom McKeveny cover, I bet you'd recognize some of his other covers as well: http://www.tommckeveny.com/...

Re: Week 2: Book Pairing #nonficnov

JoAnn @ Gulfside Musing — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 20:03:48 -0000

I'm a huge fan of books about books... both appeal to me. Nice pairing!

Re: Week 2: Book Pairing #nonficnov

Kim@Time2Read — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 14:06:48 -0000

I love the cover on Nabolov's Butterfly! That sounds like an interesting read even if I didn't pair it up with the mystery!

Re: Week 2: Book Pairing #nonficnov

Ceri — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 11:25:36 -0000

That is a really cool pairing. :D I don't think I've read any bibliomystery type of books but you've made me want to seek them out now.

Re: Week 1: My Year in Nonfiction #nonficnov

tsutrav — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 18:19:39 -0000

I'm a sucker for photos of libraries too. I can't get enough. I have Schwalbe's book as well, but have not read it yet. I've heard nice things. I hope it's good.

Re: Week 1: My Year in Nonfiction #nonficnov

tsutrav — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 18:17:46 -0000

Whoa, M.A. Orthofer is a new name for me. Thanks for the tip! I'll have to look for that book. I just googled it and I LOVE that cover with all of the flags sticking out of the book.

Re: Week 1: My Year in Nonfiction #nonficnov

tsutrav — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 18:07:37 -0000

When Breath Becomes Air is on my bookshelf, but I've never picked it up. It seems to have spoken to a lot of people, I'll check it out. Thanks for bringing it back up to the top of the list for me.

Re: Week 1: My Year in Nonfiction #nonficnov

tsutrav — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 18:06:07 -0000

Pamela Paul is great. She's one of my favorites to follow on Twitter. She always seems to stay level headed & have good book recommendations.

Re: Week 1: My Year in Nonfiction #nonficnov

Kristilyn Robertson — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:17:19 -0000

I love books about books, too! I'm reading Will Schwalbe's The End of Your Life Book Club right now and I love how it's about books. And I can never get enough of pictures of libraries and bookshelves.