What I Read During Nonfiction November! | November 2023 Wrap Up

TL;DR

Olive discusses her reading for Non-Fiction November 2023, covering a variety of topics and genres.

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hi guys Olive here here today to talk to you about what I read during non-fiction November 2023 in case you're new around here or if you've somehow escaped hearing me talk about this previously November for me and a lot of other bookish people across the internet now is non-fiction November a month-long reading initiative that I've hosted here on b... Read More

Key Insights

• 📔 Non-Fiction November encourages readers to explore non-fiction books beyond their usual preferences.
• 🕵️‍♀️ "Confident Women" explores the fascinating tales of female fraudsters throughout history.
• ❓ "Storm in a Teacup" simplifies complex physics concepts and relates them to everyday objects and experiences.
• 🙂 "Emperors of the Deep" and "Shark" shed light on the incredible nature of sharks and the threats they face due to human activity.
• 🔠 "Havana" offers a captivating mix of history, culture, and personal experiences in Cuba's capital.
• 🥸 "Garlic and Sapphires" chronicles the author's time as a restaurant critic, where she disguises herself to maintain anonymity and provide unbiased reviews.
• 🫠 Olive also recommends "Tanker" and "The Hidden Language of Cats" as additional non-fiction reads.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is Non-Fiction November?

Non-Fiction November is a month-long reading initiative that encourages participants to read more non-fiction than they usually would.

Q: Which book did Olive read for the fraud challenge?

Olive read "Confident Women" by Tor Teler, a collection of stories about female fraudsters throughout history, including the famous Affair of the Necklace and other intriguing cases.

Q: What book did Olive read for the physics challenge?

For the physics challenge, Olive chose "Storm in a Teacup" by Helen Shery, a beginner-friendly book that explores the physics found within everyday life, from toasters to the sound of thunder.

Q: Which book did Olive read for the capital challenge?

Olive selected "Havana" by Mark Klansky, which provides a historical and cultural look at Cuba's capital city, including discussions on music, literature, cocktails, and politics.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Olive participated in Non-Fiction November by reading exclusively non-fiction books.

• She completed four challenges: fraud, physics, capital, and display.

• Olive shares her thoughts and recommendations on each book, including "Confident Women" by Tor Teler, "Storm in a Teacup" by Helen Shery, "Emperors of the Deep" by William McKever, "Havana" by Mark Klansky, and "Garlic and Sapphires" by Ruth Rachel.