1. Fiction what kind, detective novels, historical stuff, thrillers, romance????
Hhmm. Mainstream literary fiction is probably my first choice, but my husband has recently gotten me onto some historical fantasy & a few science fiction....to my great surprise.
2. When you get a really good book do you read it all in one chunk or savour it slowly?
Depends. If it's long I dive right in. If it's short, I read slowly and just once in awhile.
3. Is there a book you keep returning to and why?
The duo by Madeleine L'Engle (written years & years apart) The Small Rain and The Severed Wasp. Because it is such a good story - with real characters and real life awful situations with real redemption and without everything being tied in neat little packages.
4. Apart from the Bible which non-fiction book has influenced you the most?
Ooh. I don't think I can pick just one. But my top few would have to be Orthodoxy (Chesterton), Mere Christianity (Lewis), Pilgrim Souls (an anthology of conversion/spiritual journey narratives) and... I'm sure there have been others, but those are what stands out.
5. Describe a perfect place to read. ( could be anywhere!!!)
Beach - not on a hot day, but warm enough that you're comfortable.
In a muskoka chair on a deck or porch...as long as it's big enough to bring your legs up without knocking your coffee/drink off the arm. :)
Bed. :)
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Great play! Keep up with the science fiction books. Have you read the ones by Mary Doria Russell yet - Sparrow and Children of God? They are AMAZING.
My very first sci-fi book was Madelyn L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time when I was 12. It introduced me to alternate realities, science that isn't boring and social commentary - all at the same time! Been reading sci-fi ever since.
You make me laugh, I chose the beach too. I love Madelyn L'Engle's writings.
Good play.
I haven't read L'Engle as yet, but I will now!
I love chairs with wide arms! Drink, snack, books, newspapers--it's like being on a little island.
I love those L'Engle books, too. Thanks for playing this week!
great play- once again my wish list has been added to!!!
I prefer comfortable chairs with good lighting, preferably in a gallery or museum setting - hee hee.
The only fantasy I can read are Narnia and Lord of the Rings (and my blog).
I agree - Orthodoxy and Mere Christianity - I probably wouldn't be a Christian without those books. More recently - Renovation of the Heart and Exclusion and Embrace.
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