The Nonfiction Digest - Issue #1

This week: a football player reading (gasp), Brooke Shields’ memoir, a new release I’m excited about, and a quote from my current read

Hey there! Welcome to the first issue of The Nonfiction Digest! I’m sharing some of the cool nonfiction links I’ve come across—whether it’s a must-read interview, a list of new releases, or just something random I couldn’t pass up.

Think of this as your weekly dose of nonfiction goodness! Check out what I’m reading, what’s been making noise, and what you definitely don’t want to miss.

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An athlete actually reading a book? And it’s nonfiction and it’s annotated and well-loved! Be still my heart! The book in question was Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy. Here’s the NBC News article.

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Here’s Brooke Shields talking about her new memoir, Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman. The link below will take you to the extended interview: Brooke Shields on CBS Sunday Morning. She’s so lovely and articulate and talks about turning 60, taking risks, confidence and the psychology of fame, and creating opportunities for herself. TL;DR If you don’t have the time, check out this article from USA Today: “5 Lessons From Brooke Shields on Womanhood: ‘Clarity Is a Perk of Aging.’

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Nonfiction Books with Buzz According to Tertulia. These are some of the season’s most talked-about nonfiction reads, featuring top journalists, political minds, and thinkers. I’ll be honest—these types of books aren’t usually my go-to (though the Spotify one does pique my interest). But I think it’s important to share a wide range of themes for ALL nonfiction lovers.

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I came across How to Share an Egg: A True Story of Hunger, Love, and Plenty while checking out the new releases for the year, and I couldn't help but be drawn in by the cover. The more I read about it, the more curious I got. Then I found this interview with the author: "Bonny Reichert always wanted to tell her dad's Holocaust story. She finally found her way in through food." I’m definitely adding to my TBR.

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I recently came across The Maximum Security Book Club: Reading Literature in a Men's Prison by Mikita Brottman on Libby and decided to give it a shot. I’m about 40% in and really enjoying it so far. The author chose books like Heart of Darkness, Macbeth, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Black Cat, and Lolita—some heavy classics I haven’t read myself. So honestly, a few sections are going over my head. I imagine readers familiar with these works would get even more out of it, but it’s still fascinating to see how the inmates react and reflect on the stories.

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Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope you found the information valuable and inspiring. If something in this email caught your attention, I’d love for you to share it, leave a comment, or simply hit reply and let me know what's on your mind. Have you come across any interesting articles or interviews lately? I’m always eager to hear your thoughts!

Happy Reading!

Jaymi the OC BookGirl

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