Sep 28, 2013

Sunday Salon: In the Mood for Some Nonfiction Books

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I received two nonfiction books this past week:


Book description: Veteran world-class climber and bestselling author Ed Viesturs—the only American to have climbed all fourteen of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks, and only the sixth man to do so without supplemental oxygen—trains his sights on Mount Everest, the highest peak on earth, in richly detailed accounts of expeditions that are by turns personal, harrowing, deadly, and inspiring.


Book description: When philosophy rescued him from an emotional crisis, Jules Evans became fascinated by how ideas invented over two thousand years ago can help us today. He interviewed soldiers, psychologists, gangsters, astronauts, and anarchists and discovered the ways that people are using philosophy now to build better lives....This book is an invitation to a dream school with a rowdy faculty that includes twelve of the greatest philosophers from the ancient world, sharing their lessons on happiness, resilience, and more.

I'm in the mood for some nonfiction this winter, really.  
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17 comments:

  1. TPSeptember 29, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Both look really interesting - especially the philosophy book. I don't read a lot of non-fiction, but that looks like something I could get into.

    Tanya Patrice
    Girlxoxo.com

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  2. Mason CanyonSeptember 29, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    You have a couple of amazing books listed. It would be hard to know which one to read first. Looking forward to reading your thoughts on both.

    Mason
    Thoughts in Progress

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  3. Brian JosephSeptember 29, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    The Evan's book seems really interesting.

    I often fantasize about some great thinkers who lived in different places and times meeting and discussing their beliefs.

    I also advocate that folks look to some great minds of old to help them with their everyday issues. I think that delving into these classics is a better course to take then many of the advice offered in popular self help books.

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  4. Laurel-Rain SnowSeptember 29, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    I am drawn to nonfiction books, too, trying to mix them in with the fiction ones.

    Yours look intriguing...thanks for sharing.

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  5. UnknownSeptember 29, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Never heard of either of these but that book on Everest looks like something really interesting!! I've started reading a lot more non-fic now and I love it so will be adding that to my wishlist :) Enjoy all your books!!

    Here's my SS :)

    Laura @ What's Hot?

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  6. JoySeptember 29, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    I'm fascinated by the concept of the philosophy book. Hope you enjoy it!

    Joy's Book Blog

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  7. UnknownSeptember 29, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Enjoy your new books. Happy reading.

    Jenea @ Books Live Forever's Sunday Post

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  8. GregSeptember 29, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Philosophy for Life looks interesting, what a great choice. That definetly looks good.

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  9. JoAnnSeptember 29, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    I've been on a nonfiction audiobook kick lately. Both of these sound interesting - enjoy!

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  10. SukoSeptember 29, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    I enjoy both fiction and nonfiction. These sound really good, Harvee.

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  11. bermudaonionSeptember 30, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    I'm fascinated by mountain climbing but I'm not interested in doing it. Both of your books look great to me!

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  12. Mary (Bookfan)September 30, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    They both sound good!

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  13. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsSeptember 30, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    The Mountain caught my eye. I like stories about people who've achieved great things.

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  14. ElizabethSeptember 30, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Love the book covers. ENJOY!!

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Mailbox Monday

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    They sound very interesting, enjoy!

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2013/09/mailbox-monday_30.html

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  16. YvonneSeptember 30, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    I enjoy both fiction and non-fiction, but I'm leaning towards fiction right now. Have a great week!

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  17. The BookwormOctober 1, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    I like non-fiction every once in a while, and those both sound good. Enjoy!

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