Comments on: Why Fiction and Nonfiction Books Are More Alike Than You Think

By: David

David — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 23:07:08 +0000

Definitely agree about the overlap — I can be moved or inspired, convicted, by either.

Pairings are hard partly because it means deciding what the novel is about. Every time I read Mason & Dixon I think I’d love to read a history of the line (and I would!) but the novel is really about friendship, about growing old, about storytelling, possibly about being religious in the modern world, … it’s not really about the line being drawn, even though that’s where most of the action is.

By: JeanWise

JeanWise — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:38:53 +0000

Wow great pairing. I would have never thought of this but great way to deepen the story of life!

By: Barb Hegreberg

Barb Hegreberg — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 23:50:52 +0000

I used to read fiction exclusively except for whatever we were studying in a small group. But now I probably read more non-fiction than fiction.

I like the comparisons that you did!

By: Emma @ Words And Peace

Emma @ Words And Peace — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 03:10:56 +0000

Fascinating pairs! I’m curious about Zero Fail.
Here are my pairings: https://wordsandpeace.com/2021/11/08/nonfiction-november-2021-book-pairings/

By: JoAnn @ Gulfside Musing

JoAnn @ Gulfside Musing — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 23:21:44 +0000

Well done! I haven’t read any of these, but several are on my list.

By: Lisbeth @ The Content Reader

Lisbeth @ The Content Reader — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 21:44:03 +0000

I agree with you on learning also from fiction. Sometimes fiction books lead you into an area where you want to know more and reach out for a nonfiction version. I like all of you pairings, but I would probably go for pair 3. I am fascinated by biblical women and their stories.

By: Theresa Boedeker

Theresa Boedeker — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 20:09:00 +0000

I enjoy reading about your pairings, Lisa. It reminds me of reading with my son. We would often read about a topic from both a fiction and non-fiction viewpoint. And I still do this sometimes. I learn so much from both fiction and non-fiction.

By: Erin @ Cracker Crumb Life

Erin @ Cracker Crumb Life — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:29:43 +0000

These are fantastic pairings! I will have to check them out!

By: Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out

Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 11:05:04 +0000

I absolutely agree that fiction and nonfiction can both teach us things. Thanks for sharing your pairings

By: Lory @ Entering the Enchanted Castle

Lory @ Entering the Enchanted Castle — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:46:22 +0000

I think good story is at the heart of both fiction and nonfiction. You’ve shared some wonderful stories here, I really hope I get to read some of these.