Oh man…my library holds are rolling in (don’t you love how they all invariably come in at the same time?!) and I’m hoping I can get through them before Nonfiction November starts!
On that note, join us for a month celebrating the often pushed-to-the-backburner genre of Nonfiction! There will be themed link-ups, a book swap, an Instagram challenge, and lots of nonfiction reading…learn more here.
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I finished reading…
Sing, Unburied, Sing
I felt the same about this National Book Award Finalist as I did about A Gentleman in Moscow and Exit West. Full review to come later this week.
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Daring to Drive
This is one eye-opening, heart-breaking, and enraging read. And al-Sharif is one brave woman. She started the campaign for women to drive in Saudi Arabia and this book is the story of her life as well as a stark portrayal of the oppression women face in Saudi Arabia. Perfect for anyone who loved The Underground Girls of Kabul by Jenny Nordberg (my review) and excellent on audio.
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I’m currently reading…
Ranger Games
This is one crazy story (a couple U.S. Army Rangers rob a bank). A bit overly long (not not even close to the point where I’m dying for it to be over), but entertaining and has some interesting insights to chew on. I’m almost finished with it. And, keep this one in your back pocket as a great “Dad” gift for the holidays!
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Upcoming reading plans…
The Heart’s Invisible Furies
This hefty novel has been getting raves from bloggers I trust and my library hold finally came in! I’m trying, but failing, to keep my expectations at a reasonable level. Who am I kidding…I actually think this is my last hope for a clear Best Book of 2017.
I was reading…
One Year Ago: I finished reading one of my favorites of 2016…and was about to start another!
Two Years Ago: I was in a bit of a slump…kind of like right now!
How was your reading week?
So funny, I had three library holds come through last week too. And this was the week I had no time to read. OF COURSE! I’m not quite sure what my top read of the year is going to be.
I know, of course! I’m now frantically trying to finish Heart’s Invisible Furies before it’s due back. It’s a long book and I have 5 days left.
I’m so glad you mentioned that Ranger Games would be a great Dad gift…I always buy my dad nonfiction books for Christmas and that’s going on the list!! My fingers are so tightly crossed that you love Heart’s:)
Oh good! And loving it so far!
I read a sample of The Heart’s Invisible Furies and thought it was great! Now I need to find time to read all of it. Hope you love it… can’t wait to hear what you think!
The writing is just fantastic. I think you’ll love it based on the 22% I’ve read so far!
I’m so glad you liked Daring to Drive. That is my favorite nonfiction so far this year. (Not that I read a lot of nonfiction!) I hope you love The Hearts Invisible Furies as much as I did. I know it will be very high on my end of year list. Have a great week!
So far, so good! It’s a contender for the #1 slot.
These all sound good. I don’t read nonfiction often and want it to be a five-star book when I do. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
I agree! I usually let others vet nonfiction before I jump in.
I downloaded Sing, Unburied, Sing…it sounds like you enjoyed it. I do occasionally read nonfiction; the ones I choose are usually memoirs.
Enjoy those library books…and thanks for sharing. Here are MY WEEKLY UPDATES
Hmm…I didn’t actually enjoy it that much. More I could rationally see why it’s getting praise, but didn’t actually enjoy reading it. Hope it’s better for you!
Oh, no! Sounds like things did not go well for you with Sing, Unburied, Sing, based on your comparison; I’ll be curious to read your thoughts. I’m feeing pumped about your early comments on Heart’s, though…maybe some redemption? I’m nearly finished with The Rules of Magic and I have really enjoyed it.
Yes and yes! Catherine was telling me how much she loved Magic, but I’m just not into magical realism so am nervous about trying it.
The Underground Girls Of Kabul is on sale today on kindle and I just scooped it up to add to my Women’s Rights in the Middle East book list, which also includes Daring To Drive (I already read it and found it a really important read).
Oooh – awesome! And that’s a great list topic. Maybe for Nonfiction November’s Be/Ask the Expert?!
It is currently scheduled for November so hopefully! 🙂
Nice selection of books. Come see what I’m reading
I’m so glad you loved Daring to Drive! It was such an emotional read for me but so good. Sing, Unburied, Sing and The Heart’s Invisible Furies are both on my TBR stack.
Yup – I’m finding I’m drawn to women in the Middle East nonfiction. And Heart’s Invisible Furies is fantastic so far!
Glad to hear it! If you’re looking for more women in the Middle East nonfiction you might also like Headscarves and Hymens by Mona Eltahawy.
That’s on my TBR!
I’m trying to convince myself to read one nonfiction book in November. It’s so good to hear that you and so many others enjoyed Daring to Drive. I was thinking of heading in the direction of true crime but I’m leaning toward this one now!
That’s a tough one! I love true crime as well! But, Daring to Drive is really fantastic!
I’m finishing After the Eclipse, which was my October BOTM pick. It’s such hard material but extremely well written. Sarah Perry has her MFA in non-fiction and I will absolutely read her next books.
Thrilled to hear that! I haven’t gotten to it yet, but it was my BOTM pick. Planning to read it during Nonfiction November!
The Heart’s Invisible Furies is on my TBR stack, too. I just need my stepmother to finish it quicker!
I always mean to read more non-fiction but get distracted by all the enticing fiction out there. I’ll definitely try to read more so I can participate in the Non-fiction November fun!
Haha! It’s a long one! I’m annoyed that I’m having to speed through it before it has to go back to the library.
I didn’t know that John Boyne had a new book out! I haven’t read anything by him yet, but I’ve heard a ton of good things — keep me posted on how that goes!
It’s SO amazing so far! If it keeps up like this, it will be in my top for the year for sure. I’m at 22% as of now.