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Reviewing for a book blog with a specific focus means I read a lot in that genre, and I've fallen off reading nonfiction. So, I'm plumbing the depths of my tbr list for those that caught my fancy in recent years to return the nonfiction in my diet to more normal levels.

1. And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic

2. Assata: An Autobiography

3. The Attention Merchants: The Epic Scramble to Get Inside Our Heads

4. The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening

5. Blurb Your Enthusiasm: A Cracking Compendium of Book Blurbs, Writing Tips, Literary Folklore and Publishing Secrets

6. Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture―and the Magic That Makes It Work

7. The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church

8. The Flag and the Cross: White Christian Nationalism and the Threat to American Democracy

9. Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present

10. Pictures at a Revolution: Five Movies and the Birth of the New Hollywood

11. Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement

12. The World's Strongest Librarian: A Memoir of Tourette's, Faith, Strength, and the Power of Family


AND

Bad Faith: When Religious Belief Undermines Modern Medicine

The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions

Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993

Women, Race & Class

Great list, Jovan! I have a few on my tbr and even added some NF to my individual list. I need to get back to it.

Good luck and happy reading

I need to read more non-fiction as well. Looks like an interesting list.

How interesting that you review for a book blog! I love the idea of trying to challenge yourself to read the books outside that genre, and your list looks really interesting. I haven't read any of them, but they look great! Best wishes!

Great list, I love it, especially because I read a lot of NF too. Some of these are on my TBR, and of course I've added now a few more. Can't wait to read your reviews, happy reading!

Great N/F list - Good Luck!

I haven't read any of these. Nice selection though.

Thanks all! I'm looking forward to the challenge.

Always good to keep NF in the mix -- you learn so much!

Jovan, how is the challenge going (or not)?? Just checking in. ☺️

Alondra wrote: "Jovan, how is the challenge going (or not)?? Just checking in. ☺️"

Not well lol! I participated in the Tournament of Books this year and read all 19?20? books for the bracket and got backlogged. A few of my books should be coming in soon so I'll be able to check a few off my list in the next few months. Thanks for checking in !

Josie wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Jovan, how is the challenge going (or not)?? Just checking in. ☺️"

Not well lol! I participated in the Tournament of Books this year and read all 19?20? books for the bracket and g..."

Whoa and wow, Jovan! I don't think I could complete that. Good for you and Congratulations!! Woot!!

I was so happy! It was the first time I could participate in the convo for each book and not just lurk 👀😂

Josie wrote: "I was so happy! It was the first time I could participate in the convo for each book and not just lurk 👀😂"

That is awesome. Proud of you!!

Hey Jovan. Just me again. Checking on you and your reading. :)

LOLOLOL. I suck at challenges. Honestly, my book list is too depressing in this climate. I only have a handful of fun ones that I've started. I also overbooked for reviews so I'm working through the backlog. I'm banking on catching up some in September. Thanks for checking in!💜

Josie wrote: "LOLOLOL. I suck at challenges. Honestly, my book list is too depressing in this climate. I only have a handful of fun ones that I've started. I also overbooked for reviews so I'm working through th..."

Good luck with the rest of the year.

Josie wrote: "LOLOLOL. I suck at challenges. Honestly, my book list is too depressing in this climate. I only have a handful of fun ones that I've started. I also overbooked for reviews so I'm working through th..."

NO, you do NOT suck. Sometimes the list is just not our mood. For the past few years, I've really tried to add books that are in my favorite genre's or part of a challenge I already have going. My challenge is just to keep up! LOL

Good luck with whatever you decide to read. I am just glad you are reading!! ((hugs))

Alondra wrote: "Josie wrote: "LOLOLOL. I suck at challenges. Honestly, my book list is too depressing in this climate. I only have a handful of fun ones that I've started. I also overbooked for reviews so I'm work..."

Thanks for the kind words; I've been having a hard time lately overall which isn't helping with the books I chose. I keep doing ALOT of comfort re-reads which is also messing with mys schedule. My brain! 😂

Josie wrote: "Thanks for the kind words; I've been having a hard time lately overall which isn't helping with the books I chose. I keep doing ALOT of comfort re-reads which is also messing with mys schedule. My brain! 😂.."

You are so welcome.

I have been thinking about a few comfort re-reads myself. At least you're reading. Its hard sticking to a predetermined list. We should all give ourselves grace and enjoy what we read.