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Old 12-30-2012, 08:39 AM   #31
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While it might be more educational, non-fiction books just don't appeal to me as much. In my mind, the events already happened in real life and there's not really anything to imagine.
I can't agree with you there, I'm afraid. Although most of what I read is indeed fiction, I also very much enjoy travel writers (eg Bill Bryson), and also biographies (Peter Ackroyd in particular). Bill Bryson is one of the funniest writers I know of.
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While it might be more educational, non-fiction books just don't appeal to me as much. In my mind, the events already happened in real life and there's not really anything to imagine. While reading fiction, I love having all the characters in my head and playing out the action. It's more compelling.
That's exactly the appeal of 'creative' non-fiction which I've been reading a lot of lately. Not only can it fire up your imagination and thoughts but you walk away like you've been punched in the gut because it was actually REAL!
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I can't agree with you there, I'm afraid. Although most of what I read is indeed fiction, I also very much enjoy travel writers (eg Bill Bryson), and also biographies (Peter Ackroyd in particular). Bill Bryson is one of the funniest writers I know of.

And Mary Roach! She's hilarious as well as informative.
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And Mary Roach! She's hilarious as well as informative.
Thanks for the recommendation; I haven't come across her. Are there any of her books in particular that you'd recommend?
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Thanks for the recommendation; I haven't come across her. Are there any of her books in particular that you'd recommend?
Any and all... Seriously, she's a funny and informative writer.

My favorites have been Packing for Mars, Stiff, and Bonk.
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Thanks for the recommendation; I haven't come across her. Are there any of her books in particular that you'd recommend?
Maybe not for everyone but I loved (and it affected my perspective on)

"Stiff" - http://www.amazon.com/Stiff-Curious-...rds=mary+roach

You might enjoy "Packing for Mars" - I've not read it though
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Thanks for the recommendations!
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