Shelly Rae at Book’d Out hosts the Nonfiction Reading Challenge . The idea is to read nonfiction books in the categories she has chosen and choose a level to aim for.

I do read several nonfiction books a year as it is. But I only aimed for the Nonfiction Nibbler (6 books), since I wasn’t interested in all the categories for the next level.

As it turned out, I read 10 books that fit the categories, and several more besides.Here are my choices for this year’s categories, with links back to my reviews:

1. Memoir:Panosian: A Story of God’s Gracious Providence by Chris Anderson
2. Disaster Event: Green Leaf in Drought by Isobel Kuhn
3. Social Science: Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done by Laura Vanderkam
4. Related to an Occupation:  True Strength: My Journey from Hercules to Mere Mortal—and How Nearly Dying Saved my Life, by Kevin Sorbo
5. History:The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation’s Largest Home by Denise Kiernan
6. Feminism:The Wonder Years: 40 Women over 40 on Aging, Faith, Beauty, and Strength, a collection of essays compiled by Leslie Leyland Fields (This is more about femininity that feminism, but I think it fits.)
7. Psychology: Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengston
8. Medical Issue:7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates by Susan Neal
9. Nature:
10. True Crime:
11. Science: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
12. Published in 2020: The Answer Is…by Alex Trebek

Because I like to have these all listed in one place, other nonfiction I’ve read this year is:

1. Be Amazed (Minor Prophets): Restoring an Attitude of Wonder and Worship by Warren W. Wiersbe
2. Be Authentic (Genesis 25-50): Exhibiting Real Faith in the Real World by Warren Wiersbe
3. Be Basic (Genesis 1-11): Believing the Simple Truth of God’s Word by Warren Wiersbe
4. Be Concerned (Minor Prophets): Making a Difference in Your Lifetime by Warren Wiersbe
5. Be Free (Galatians): Exchange Legalism for True Spirituality by Warren Wiersbe
6. Be Obedient (Genesis 12-25): Learning the Secret of Living by Faith by Warren Wiersbe
7. Be Resolute( Daniel): Determining to Go God’s Direction by Warren Wiersbe
8. Be Reverent (Ezekiel): Bowing Before Our Awesome God by Warren Wiersbe
9. Be Rich (Ephesians): Gaining the Things That Money Can’t Buy by Warren Wiersbe
10. Be Victorious (Revelation): In Christ You Are an Overcomer by Warren Wiersbe
11. Bedside Blessings by Charles Swindoll (not reviewed yet)
12. Christian Study Guide for 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates.by Susan Neal
13. A Christmas Longing by Joni Eareckson Tada
14. Daily Light on the Daily Path compiled by Samuel Bagster
15. God’s Very Good Idea by Trillia Newbell (children’s book about diversity)
16. Good Tidings of Great Joy: A Collection of Christmas Sermons by Charles Spurgeon
17. In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character by Jen Wilkin
18. Joy to the World: Daily Readings for Advent by Charles Spurgeon
19. Loving My Actual Christmas: An Experiment in Relishing the Season by Alexandra Kuykendall
20. None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different From Us (And Why That’s a Good Thing) by Jen Wilkin
21. The Women of Easter: Encounter the Savior with Mary of Bethany, Mary of Nazareth, and Mary Magdalene by Liz Curtis Higgs

I had hoped to finish Write Better by Andrew T. Le Peau and The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion by Annette Whipple, but didn’t. Hopefully I will early this year.

Though I gravitate to fiction, I enjoy and benefit from nonfiction. If you’re interested in next year’s challenge, information for it is here.