Announcing Nonfiction November 2019! | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Nonfiction November is a month-long reading initiative on Booktube to encourage readers to explore nonfiction books and challenge the misconception that they are boring.

Key Insights

• 🌍 Nonfiction November is a month-long reading initiative that aims to encourage readers to explore the world of nonfiction.
• ❓ The challenge addresses the misconception that nonfiction is boring or feels like homework.
• 👻 There are four one-word prompts provided, allowing for creative interpretation in choosing nonfiction books.
• 🤑 Nonfiction November is a celebration of the genre, where readers can share their favorite nonfiction books and discover new ones.
• 💍 The event includes a Goodreads page and Twitter discussions for nonfiction enthusiasts to engage with each other.
• 🥳 For the first time, there will also be an Instagram photo-a-day challenge for Nonfiction November.
• 🫠 The focus is on reading at least one great nonfiction book during the month, with the challenges being optional and for extra motivation.

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Questions & Answers

Q: What is the purpose of Nonfiction November?

The purpose of Nonfiction November is to encourage readers to explore more nonfiction books and challenge the perception that they are boring. It aims to get people excited about the genre and motivated to read nonfiction.

Q: How long has Nonfiction November been running on Booktube?

Nonfiction November has been running on Booktube for 5 years now. It started because Booktube was heavily dominated by fiction, and the organizers wanted to promote nonfiction reading.

Q: Can readers participate in Nonfiction November even if they don't read a lot of nonfiction?

Absolutely! Nonfiction November is for everyone, regardless of how much nonfiction they usually read. The challenge is to push yourself to read more nonfiction than you usually would, even if it's just one book.

Q: Are the one-word prompts for the challenge strict or open to interpretation?

The one-word prompts for the challenge are deliberately vague to allow for creativity and personal interpretation. Participants can twist the words to fit the books they already wanted to read or ignore them entirely if they prefer.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Nonfiction November is a reading challenge where participants are encouraged to read more nonfiction books during the month of November.

• The aim is to break the misconception that nonfiction is boring and to get people excited about exploring the genre.

-The challenge provides four one-word prompts ("design," "sport," "true," "voice") that readers can interpret creatively to choose their nonfiction reads.