Black Coffee discussion

What are you thoughts on nf and biographies. I noticed I don't read them a lot. When I do I enjoy them typically. But you can't be as free with NF because it has to be so factual and what if the facts are that entertaining? Then when it comes to celebrity biographies you have to wonder how much is truth which is probably only say 20% lol. But I've read a lot of good ones. What's your thoughts?

I honestly can't remember the last time I read a biography. I'm not really sure why because I'm genuinely curious about people and their experiences. I guess I haven't come across one that appealed to me. As far as non fiction goes, I usually choose self-help or spiritual journal type things. I gravitate towards fiction when it comes to reading for enjoyment. I like getting caught up in another world and taking a break from reality.

It totally agree with you. But I've been vowing to expand my genre's and I'm thinking about reading a bit more non-fiction and biographies. I've been finding myself into self-help books a lot more as of lately. Now that I'm at an age where I realize that I don't know it all! That's been peaking my interest a lot lately.

Hellz yes,
Non-fiction is my favourite genre, why? I like to know about the lives of others, their struggles, their endeavours, and well their stories in general.

kisha wrote: "It totally agree with you. But I've been vowing to expand my genre's and I'm thinking about reading a bit more non-fiction and biographies. I've been finding myself into self-help books a lot mor..."

Yes, that's a good idea about expanding to include different genres. I've been trying different authors and types of books that I normally wouldn't have read. Some have been really interesting and enjoyable.

Diamond wrote: "kisha wrote: "It totally agree with you. But I've been vowing to expand my genre's and I'm thinking about reading a bit more non-fiction and biographies. I've been finding myself into self-help b..."

For many years I found myself stuck in a box only read one or two types of books. Then I realized there was a whole world of books out there that I'd never discovered! I told myself that each year I'd read at least 10 books in genres I'd never touch any other time. I'm about to put up a folder for personal reading challenges. Mine will outline 10 books in 10 different genres that I typically hide from or aren't familiar with. I used to stay away from time travel, now I love it and the book I'm currently working on has a bit of time travel in it.

Kerry wrote: "Hellz yes,
Non-fiction is my favourite genre, why? I like to know about the lives of others, their struggles, their endeavours, and well their stories in general."

I love a good biography if it's speaking on strong issues like abuse (of any kind) or an underdog type of story. But sometimes with these really famous celebs, the truth gets lost and sales tactics become more important. That's where the problem lies for me.

Most books I have read so far are fiction books, because that was what I started with.When it comes to non-fiction, I have only read seven books.

Jerry wrote: "Most books I have read so far are fiction books, because that was what I started with.When it comes to non-fiction, I have only read seven books."

Yeah, my list isn't that high either. I plan to expand that!

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Like Diamond, I also tend to gravitate to fiction books more just for the simple fact that they do seem to bring me more enjoyment. I have read and love self-help/motivational type books. Love books on relationships between men and women. I do, however, need to broaden my horizons a little more when it comes to reading different genres.

I do enjoy non-fiction and have read some very good books of this type in recent months.
My favourites include:

The Black Count by Tom Reiss – the true life story of General Alexander Dumas, the father of Alexander Dumas (Pere) who was the author of the Three Musketeers and the Count of Monte Cristo.


The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson – the story of the great migration of African Americans within the United States during the 20th Century.


Boy Days, Were Happy, Happy Days by Leroy S. Rose – his life growing up in the Caribbean island of St Vincent.


These are all excellent books which I would recommend to others!

kisha wrote: "What are you thoughts on nf and biographies. I noticed I don't read them a lot. When I do I enjoy them typically. But you can't be as free with NF because it has to be so factual and what if t..."

I have not read a lot of non-fiction in the past, but like you, I want to read more in the future. One of my favorite books that I read this year is a non-fiction. It is Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America. I would recommend it to anyone. My mouth was hanging open for most of it because I just could not stomach how truly evil the people in that book were. It is so dramatic that it reads like fiction!

@Andrew --- I have been wondering about The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo. Glad to see your recommendation. I will add it!

Londa wrote: "kisha wrote: "What are you thoughts on nf and biographies. I noticed I don't read them a lot. When I do I enjoy them typically. But you can't be as free with NF because it has to be so factual ..."

Hi Londa, I really enjoyed "The Black Count" and I'm sure you'll find it worth reading!

Londa wrote: "kisha wrote: "What are you thoughts on nf and biographies. I noticed I don't read them a lot. When I do I enjoy them typically. But you can't be as free with NF because it has to be so factual ..."

That's what I like, nf biopics that read like fiction. It's really hard to find. I did enjoy Mommie Dearest and A Child Called "It" which for both has been debated how much truth was in them. I'd just hate to think that a person would lie so hard on their parents. And if so, life couldn't have been so great for them anyhow. But those both read like fiction novels which appealed to me.