RevHRod from the RevGals site asks fabulous questions for my birthday! I love to read, and am as proud as I can be that WonderGirl is an insane reader, as I was, at the ripe old age of 7. (She's on the fifth Harry Potter book right now, and takes her book everywhere. She sulked at the Thai food place last night because I wouldn't let her read at the table. An occasional conversation, please!)
So with the given that some books are indeed better than others, here are my answers to this week's Friday Five:
1. What book have you read in the last six months that has really stayed with you? Why?
My problem is that I usually inhale a book quickly, then forget all about it....six months, huh? Well, I just finished Wicked, in preparation for a springtime touring production of it. I must say, it wasn't what I expected, and I'll keep thinking about it, since I don't know how they are going to make a musical (comedy?) of it.
2. What is one of your favorite childhood books?
Sorry, can't do just one. Here's a VERY abbreviated list: Anne of Green Gables, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, Charlotte's Web, Julie of the Wolves, A Little Princess, The Secret Garden, etc.
3. Do you have a favorite book of the Bible? Do tell!
Genesis, because of the great narratives. Epic, sweeping, full of wonderful characters. I love a good story.
4. What is one book you could read again and again?
I read Jane Austen just about every year, especially Pride and Prejudice. But I must admit, I also need some Harry Potter fixes every now and again.
5. Is there a book you would suggest for Lenten reading? What is it and why?
I don't have a specific book to suggest, but I look forward to the suggestions of others.
And because we all love bonus questions, if you were going to publish a book what would it be? Who would you want to write the jacket cover blurb expounding on your talent?
Right now I'm actually working (very beginning stages) on what I think will be a middle-grade novel in the spirit of Roald Dahl (think big, why not!) For the jacket for this one, I'll take Katherine Paterson, please.
6 comments:
My girls, the Lutheran Chicks are both voracious readers, as are my Beloved and I, and LC#2 is a Dahl fan, so we look forward to the finished product!
A Roald Dahl styled book? I love him! Keep writing- I'll read it.
Thanks for reminding me of The Secret of NIMH and A Little Princess...I'd forgotten them. Great play.
I know what you mean about inhaling a book and then forgetting about it! :)
Although I usually enjoy books more than the movie (or theatre)adaptations of them, I enjoyed the Broadway production of "Wicked" much more than the book!
You're right about re-reading the Harry Potter books. I've probably read them 3-4 times, though some earlier volumes more than the later ones.
Wicked is a wonderful musical, though very different from the book.
Post a Comment