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NonFicNov

Non-Fiction Week is our spin on Non-Fiction November hosted by Sophisticated Dorkiness and friends. We are looking behind the scenes of pop culture, food, fitness, and fashion.
Find other posts online using the hashtag #NonFicNov!

documentaries nonficnov
NonFicNov, Podcast

20 Feet From Stardom: Merry Clayton and More

Author Hadas Date June 20, 2016

Get to know the truest artists in the music business.

Tagged darleen love, Documentaries, documentary, lisa fischer, Making Music, merry clayton, mick jagger, Music, Non Fiction November, Non Fiction Week, NonFicNov, nonfiction november, the rolling stones | Leave a comment |
internet communities
NonFicNov, Podcast

WWW: Friendship is Magic

Author Hadas Date December 13, 2015

The internet brought us so many friendships and fandom friends. What is your first memory of the world wide web and internet communities?

Tagged Emmy Awards, Emmys, International Geek Girl Pen Pal Club, Internet, NonFicNov, Potterweek | Leave a comment |
sewing 101 enantiomer project nonficnov fashion clothing style
NonFicNov

Sewing 101 with Annie from The Enantiomer Project #NonFicNov

Author Hadas Date December 3, 2015

Annie says any noob can learn how to sew with some practice. Get inspired to make your own clothes on our latest episode!

Tagged clothes, fashion, geeky clothes, NonFicNov, Sewing, shopping, style | Leave a comment |
the true cost fast fashion greed materialism nonficnov
F3 Fashion and Beauty, NonFicNov, Podcast

This Ep Will Make You Feel Guilty #TheTrueCost

Author Hadas Date November 27, 2015

The True Cost was an eye opener. There is some optimism since we are now informed we can make changes in how we shop, where we shop, and what we support.

Tagged Black Friday, clothes, Documentaries, documentary, fashion, netflix, NonFicNov, shopping, style, sustainability | Leave a comment |
Guilty Reader
NonFicNov

The Life and Times of the Ever Guilty Reader

Author Lydia Date November 26, 2015

Do you struggle reading the classics or love to indulge in a YA book? Does either of those make you a guilty reader? If so, this post is for you.

Tagged Books, Classics, fantasy, nonfiction, Reading, science fiction, YA | Leave a comment |
beyonce chris rock's good hair
F3 Fashion and Beauty, NonFicNov

Natural vs Nappy -Chris Rock’s Good Hair

Author Hadas Date November 17, 2015

For many African-Americans, hair can be a sore point. Chris Rock’s Good Hair educates the uninitiated and provides an outsider’s view for those in the know.

Tagged Documentaries, hair, hair care, hair styling, natural hair, NonFicNov | Leave a comment |
BOBA FETT NATURE OR NURTURE STAR WARS SCIENCE FICTION ATTACK OF THE CLONES
NonFicNov, We Have to Go Back!

Nature or Nurture: Did Boba Fett Ever Have a Fighting Chance?

Author Dave Date November 17, 2015

Boba Fett the unaltered clone of Jango Fett has a unique upbringing. Did Nature or Nurture cause him to become the iconic bounty hunter so many love?

Tagged Attack of the Clones, Boba Fett, Empire Strikes Back, Jango Fett, Return of the Jedi, Star Wars, Star Wars Rewatch | Leave a comment |
NonFicNov, Small Screen Chat

#NonFicNov: Spoiler Alert!

Author Margaux Date November 11, 2015

There’s nothing more annoying and frustrating than having your favorite TV Show spoiled for you. Here are my BEST tips to avoid spoilers online!

Tagged Breaking Bad, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bryan Cranston, Buffy, Community, doctor who, Game of Thrones, How I Met Your Mother, Sherlock, Spoiler, Supernatural, The Office | Leave a comment |
Top 10 Documentaries Netflix
Margaux Goes to the Movies, NonFicNov

Netflix loves Documentaries (and so do I!) My Top 10 Documentaries on Netflix!

Author Margaux Date November 5, 2015

For #NonFicNov, we recorded a few podcast episodes about 3 documentaries. Here are my top 10 recommendations for the best documentaries on Netflix.

Tagged 20 Feet From Stardom, Alive Inside, Dear Zachary, documentary, Hitler's Children, How To Survive a Plague, Larry Kramer, netflix, Paris is Burning, The Black Power Mixtape, The Punk Singer, The Thin Blue Line, The True Cost, Tip, Virunga, What Happened Miss Simone | Leave a comment |
NonFicNov, Podcast, Pop Culture

Comedy, Cancer, and Children: Tig Notaro’s Documentary

Author Common Room Date November 4, 2015

For #NonFicNov we watched and discussed Tig Notaro’s documentary about her comedy career, how cancer fit into it, and her next personal goals.

Tagged cancer, comedy, Conan O'Brien, documentary, lgbtq, romance, Tig Notaro | Leave a comment |
Nonfiction November Recipes
F3 Food, NonFicNov

#NonFicNov: Yummy Family Recipes

Author Common Room Date November 3, 2015

Our team takes a look at their family recipes for Non-Fiction November! What are your family recipes?

Tagged baking, butter, chicken, chocolate, Chocolate Chips, Cookies, Cooking, dumplings, food, peanut butter, recipes | Leave a comment |
F3 Food, NonFicNov

Mmm-mm: The First Recipe I Ever Made – Vegetable Curry

Author Debbie Date November 3, 2015

Debbie tells her story behind vegetable curry, the first recipe she ever made for Non-Fiction November! What was your first recipe?

Tagged Curry, F3, food, Healthy, healthy lifestyle, NonFicNov, nonfiction november, recipes | Leave a comment |
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