I am sure that I am not the only one here who enjoys non-fiction.
Normally I, of course, read non-fiction books about topics that interest me but I am looking to reading something new!
So shoot! What is your favorite non-fiction book (or books), and why?
I don't think I can pinpoint a favorite anything, but I really really enjoyed Stephen Kings "On Writing", a semi autobiographical story on the craft of writing. As a huge King fan I enjoyed reading about his childhood and growing up and struggles of becoming a writer. Its inspiring. In the second half he gives advice on writing on everything from grammer to structure in a clever, Kingish way that has stuck wtth me forever. I highly recommend it!!
Quite frankly, around 95% of what I read nowadays is non-fiction. In fact, I generally only read fiction to improve my writing vocabulary. For example, I've just started to read Rober Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island for about the fifth time over fifty years or so. He was a noted 'wordsmith.' Years ago I was into the great American writers such as Hemingway and John Steinbeck, but today it's non-fiction.
I have read widely over many subjects but over the past twenty or so years have learned heavily towards 'self-improvement' type books. A few favourites are Pyscho-cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz, MD FICS, The Act of Will by Roberto Assagioli, and The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy. All of these I've read several times.
by Chelsea Carter-Kern 14 years ago
What is the best fiction or non fiction book you have ever read?I'm in a constant search for good reads, and I found it infinitely easier and more rewarding if I just ask other people what their favorites are (kinda like asking a waiter/waitress what their favorite meal on the menu is... you can...
by Pete 11 years ago
What non-fiction book have you read that has changed your life?Personally, I have had a few, but the one that sticks out for me is "Wild at Heart" by John Eldredge. It talks about fatherhood and having a warrior heart.
by Stacy Clark 11 years ago
What's your favorite fiction book?What's your favorite novel? Title says it all
by Faith Reaper 11 years ago
When you read, what do you find yourself reading the most of, i.e., fiction, non-fiction . . .What do you find yourself reading the most, fiction, non-fiction, the classics, poetry, short stories, novels, etc.?
by Tim Mitchell 10 years ago
Do you read every fiction book you begin?Or, only those that come alive with the imagination?Or, only those that can be read in one sitting / day?Or, . . . ?
by Latifah 10 years ago
What is the best fiction book you have ever read and why?there is alot of good books out there, the best ones are those which changes your persepective on life and makes it better, the ones that give you wisdom and that could be easily done if you get hooked by a beautiful story, it doesn't need to...
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