Let's talk: Why I think you should read both fiction and nonfiction

What do you think about nonfiction and fiction reading? What is your split like and why do you think the way you do about it?

[siljeblomst]

Great video! I tend to read more fiction, but I enjoy non-fiction as well - and think I should read more of it. I remember the Linnea books, and I get so happy when I see others who keep their childhood favourites.

[MameysMedley]

Another great discussion Maria!! I have learned over the years that I enjoy "reading" fiction and "listening" to non-fiction. I am not one to read more than one novel at a time, so I read one fiction book at a time and I listen to one non-fiction/self-help book at a time. I think I'm at a pretty balanced ratio 60/40 fiction to non-fiction. I love being entertained by reading fiction and I love learning with listening to the non-fiction.

[happilyeveresch]

Great discussion video! Non-fiction has been something that I find myself reaching for more and more the more time has separated myself and college. Also, audio books have been *huge* for helping my enjoyment of non-fiction reading.

[belindasbooknook]

Great video! I've been offline so I'm playing catch-up with videos. I don't know the break down but I suspect I'm close to 50-50. I read both for enjoyment and non fiction to help me grow. There is so much to learn that I will never run out of non-fiction options. Thanks for such a thoughtful video.

[patricejones]

I read 95% more non-fiction than fiction, but I am working on changing that this year. It does not look promising, though. There are just so many non-fiction books out there that are educating me and informing me. Plus biographies and memoirs are informative and fun. But I just started my 2nd book of short stories, so I am trying. These books are not spectacular,  though, so once again I feel like I should be reading non-fiction instead.  I did pick up some fiction at a recent library sale, however, so there is hope. Great video as always.

[ambereatsbooks]

What a great discussion! I have always read more fiction than nonfiction. I enjoy nonfiction so I don't know why I gravitate towards fiction more. This year I have been trying to read at least one nonfiction book a month. It has sparked something in me. I actually picked up two nonfiction this month! I hope one day to get closer to the 50/50 split 🙂

[BooksAndJams]

I love the values set! I have them too! One of these days I'll do a video going through all my kids books. They're currently in a box in my basement storage! Horrible! My nonfiction reads are almost exclusively faith based. The nonfiction section of my library is intimidating to me.

[thuntz]

I loved that story about the hidden book in the bathroom hahaha That was amazing!

[catreadsbooks]

I've always loved non-fiction more than fiction but in recent years I've read more fiction than non-fiction. I've really missed non-fiction which is why my 2017 bookish goal is to read half fiction and half non-fiction. To me non-fiction can be just as fascinating and enjoyable as fiction plus you can learn a lot at the same time.

[debbifaust]

This is another great video. I really should read more non fiction. I do not like self-help books. Biographies would be more to my liking.
I am 68 years old and I just read my first Nancy Drew book. :-)

[booksandchinooks]

I read both. It depends on my mood. I think I probably read 30-40% non fiction.