tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post4329574042600460058..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: Sandy's Best of 2010: Non-FictionSandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-90851360687842024732011-01-04T10:08:24.856-05:002011-01-04T10:08:24.856-05:00Columbine is very high on my list, so I hope to ge...Columbine is very high on my list, so I hope to get to it in 2011!Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171455620986800695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-4982328401888907592011-01-02T03:15:32.882-05:002011-01-02T03:15:32.882-05:00I have Book 1 and 3. I'm planning to read Jim ...I have Book 1 and 3. I'm planning to read Jim Hooper's book this year. He sent me a book plate and I really appreciated it.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-4132037690619550152010-12-31T13:22:22.578-05:002010-12-31T13:22:22.578-05:00The Things They Carried made my best of list this ...The Things They Carried made my best of list this year--such a great read. I do want to read Columbine--hopefully this year.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-52980688500647653032010-12-29T20:11:11.813-05:002010-12-29T20:11:11.813-05:00I've only read 1 of the 3 you listed, but I th...I've only read 1 of the 3 you listed, but I thought COLUMBINE was completely fascinating. It gave me nightmares, too!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-50223435611217497932010-12-29T17:53:23.689-05:002010-12-29T17:53:23.689-05:00Columbine definitely tops my list of non-fiction r...Columbine definitely tops my list of non-fiction reads this year too! I still haven't read The Things They Carried but finally bought a copy after checking it out from the library and having to return in unread multiple times!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-90943242959800635552010-12-29T16:59:52.367-05:002010-12-29T16:59:52.367-05:00First of all, I love how you're doing several ...First of all, I love how you're doing several lists. I should have done that instead of inflicting a gigantic one on your all like I'm about to :P Secondly, I must read The Things They Carried asap.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-90667784346994098342010-12-29T08:21:25.528-05:002010-12-29T08:21:25.528-05:00I MUST get to Columbine soon... it's been on m...I MUST get to Columbine soon... it's been on my wish list for too long!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-90279568644775163742010-12-28T20:22:50.568-05:002010-12-28T20:22:50.568-05:00I am terrible about reading non-fiction books. I a...I am terrible about reading non-fiction books. I always say I want to read more but of course I end up just gravitating towards novels.<br /><br />Great list Sandy. One day I'd really like to read the Tim O'Brien book.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-79463585460382375002010-12-28T19:17:23.071-05:002010-12-28T19:17:23.071-05:00Columbine almost made my top ten list. I think it...Columbine almost made my top ten list. I think it's an amazing book. In retrospect, I probably should have put it in the top ten list.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906212382849291562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-65649427159938589952010-12-28T14:42:35.658-05:002010-12-28T14:42:35.658-05:00I just recently listened to Columbine and loved it...I just recently listened to Columbine and loved it. It was interesting to compare my very vivid memories of watching the event unfold, to what actually happened. I'll be checking out your other 2 recommendations.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-42299620200366925632010-12-28T13:28:55.068-05:002010-12-28T13:28:55.068-05:00The Things They Carried is what I consider a life-...The Things They Carried is what I consider a life-changing book - when I read it for the first time in high school, I understood my dad - who served two tours in Vietnam - in a whole new way. And Columbine was amazing. Good choices!Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-88168808354042996482010-12-28T12:20:47.971-05:002010-12-28T12:20:47.971-05:00I absolutely loved your first two listed, so of co...I absolutely loved your first two listed, so of course I'm adding the third book to my TBR list. I can't wait to hear your audio recommendations!Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-90554934641545962772010-12-28T11:27:45.045-05:002010-12-28T11:27:45.045-05:00I loved The Things They Carried, it's really s...I loved The Things They Carried, it's really something special. I want read Columbine, but I know I have to be in the mood for it. I'm not sure about A Hundred Feet Over Hell, but I do make it sound interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-77739589956026891132010-12-28T10:51:43.941-05:002010-12-28T10:51:43.941-05:00I have seen Columbine on a few favourite lists. M...I have seen Columbine on a few favourite lists. My goal next year is to read memoirs, 3 - 6 i'm going for.Marcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136238772526246675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-54537424456241284182010-12-28T10:13:21.544-05:002010-12-28T10:13:21.544-05:00I am just starting to dip my toes into non-fiction...I am just starting to dip my toes into non-fiction and want to read more this year. I also have a copy of The Things They Carried, and am really looking forward to reading it now. Actually, these all sound like great reads and I am going to have to look into them. Can't wait to see what you post tomorrow!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-83839746814555496962010-12-28T08:54:26.307-05:002010-12-28T08:54:26.307-05:00I agree - many nonfiction books are far from dry a...I agree - many nonfiction books are far from dry and boring!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-16081437021817550382010-12-28T08:43:00.231-05:002010-12-28T08:43:00.231-05:00Know many who have also raved about Columbine. But...Know many who have also raved about Columbine. But my forays into nonfiction tend toward literary memoir and criticism. Probably because my reading leans toward the escapist side of things. I am a big baby I suppose, unwilling to walk through a painful reality with my recreation time. And feel a twinge of guilt just writing that.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597485569740436880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-80737340789072871392010-12-28T06:55:14.695-05:002010-12-28T06:55:14.695-05:00Columbine and The Things They Carried are already ...Columbine and The Things They Carried are already high on my wishlist. A Hundred Feet over Hell doesn't appeal in the same way, but I know you have read a lot of war books so any you single out are bound to be special.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698068501004755678noreply@blogger.com