A Big Nonfiction Book Haul!

TL;DR

Olive shares her recent haul of nonfiction books, covering topics such as literature, history, sports, nature, music, and more.

Transcript

hi guys olive here here today to show you the 25 nonfiction books that i've picked up recently i want to start off by showing you all the nonfiction books about books that i've picked up mainly just because i think they're fun and i think it will be fun to start there so the first book i picked up is called bleaker house chasing my novel to the end... Read More

Key Insights

• 📔 Olive's book haul covers a wide range of topics, including literature, history, sports, nature, music, and more.
• 📔 She is drawn to nonfiction books about books, such as ones about writers, literary feuds, and the act of rereading.
• 🕵️‍♀️ Olive also explores biographies of female literary figures, such as Laura Ingalls Wilder, Sylvia Plath, and Jane Austen.
• 😷 The haul includes books on medical topics, such as transplant surgery and the ailments of famous writers.
• 🚙 Olive's interest in sports books has been sparked by her reviewing sports books for the Christian Science Monitor.
• 🤑 She also picks up books on nature, including ones on the tiny life forms and archaeological sites.
• 🤑 Olive adds memoirs to her collection, including ones about motherhood, grief, and opera singers.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is "Can You Ever Forgive Me?" by Lee Israel about?

"Can You Ever Forgive Me?" is a memoir in which Lee Israel discusses her experience forging letters and autographs of famous authors in order to make money. This led to her becoming the target of an FBI investigation.

Q: What is "Jane on the Brain" by Wendy Jones about?

"Jane on the Brain" delves into the social intelligence of Jane Austen's characters, exploring their realism. Olive, who has read all of Austen's novels, is excited to read this book, as Austen's characters have inspired videos on her channel.

Q: What is "The Feud" by Alex Beam about?

"The Feud" recounts the relationship between author Vladimir Nabokov and his mentor Edmund Wilson, which turned sour after Nabokov's success with "Lolita." The book covers the drama and tension between the two writers.

Q: What is the book "Unfinished Business" by Vivian Gornick about?

In "Unfinished Business," Vivian Gornick explores the act of rereading, a cherished pastime for many readers. Olive, who has a tradition of rereading her favorite book each year, is interested in picking up this book.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Olive shares her collection of nonfiction books about books, including "Bleaker House" by Nell Stevens, "Can You Ever Forgive Me?" by Lee Israel, and "Jane on the Brain" by Wendy Jones.

• She also picks up books about dramatic writer feuds, such as "The Feud" by Alex Beam, and explores the act of rereading with "Unfinished Business" by Vivian Gornick.

• Olive's book haul includes biographies like "Prairie Fires" by Caroline Fraser, medical books like "When Death Becomes Life" by Joshua D. Mezrich, and sports books such as "Women in Sports" and "Nike is a Goddess."