Occasionally, I write a post in which I ask this question, and it has been some time, so I wanted to ask all of you again: what are you currently reading?
I am reading Aggravated Momentum by Didi Oviatt;
In The Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson;
Surrender, New York by Caleb Carr;
and rereading for classes that I teach at the Wescoe School of Muhlenberg College:
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
and Dracula by Bram Stoker.
I am always interested in hearing what books other people are reading, and the blogging world has many interesting, intelligent, and engaging people in it. I am lucky to have met many of you through this blog.
I usually have several books going at one time, so I will mention that I am rereading Stephen King’s Hearts In Atlantis, which I am teaching in my Contemporary Fiction class at the Wescoe School of Muhlenberg College. I am also reading The View From the Cheap Seats by Neil Gaiman and Aggravated Momentum by Didi Oviatt.
So, what are you reading?
Please follow the following links to find my novel:
Thank you!
The book trailer:
Maledicus:Investigative Paranormal Society Book I
My radio interview:
Thank you very much to Angie Dokos for nominating me for the Liebster Award! It is always an honor to be recognized by other bloggers, so I am happy and humbled. Please visit Angie Dokos at https://angiedokos.wordpress.com and you will find a lively, intelligent, and entertaining blog.
1. Why did you choose book blogging over something else?
Actually, I blog about books, writing, film, tv, quotations, and anything else that comes to mind!
2. What is one thing you’re really passionate about beside books?
I love to learn about the world, in a myriad of aspects. This includes philosophy, art, physics (although I do not have great math skills), and many other areas of exploration.
3. Have your reading tastes changed over the years?
Not counting being very young, I have always loved reading a wide variety of kinds of books.
4. What is your favorite vacation spot?
Either going to a lake or for a vacation of the future–going to Italy!
5. Do you collect anything (other than books)?
I have a collection of odd knick-knacks related to books, superheroes, and fishing.
6. What has been your favorite book so far this year?
I reread The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, and it remains one of my favorite books!
7. What is one law you would change if you could?
I would have all states have immediate voter registration as people turn 18. Voting should be inclusive not exclusive.
8. If you had to donate money to a charity, which one would you choose?
To Teddy Atlas’ foundation — The Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation — which serves the needy in New York. It is not well known, but he does extraordinary work with this charity.
9. What is your favorite genre to read?
This is difficult, since I love so many, but if I had to choose, it would be Gothic.
10. What is your dream car?
A reconditioned 1967 Volkswagon Beetle!
11. What do you consider your greatest accomplishment?
I finally finished my Ph.D. in English Literature several years ago.
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1.) What is your favorite, or one of your favorite, movies?
2.) What is your favorite breakfast?
3.) What was the last live performance of a play that you attended?
4.) Are you a day or night person?
5.) Are you writing something now? If so, what are you writing?
6.) What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
7.) Is there a book that you reread?
8.) Where would you like to visit that you have not yet gone to?
9.) Do you have a historical time period with which you are fascinated?
10.) What is your favorite season of the year?
11.) Do you prefer coffee or tea?
Again, I thank Angie Dokos for nominating me for the Liebster Award.
I have posted before about favorite books. I will come back to that idea again in the not too distant future, but I was thinking about movies, because I am going to teach a hybrid online/traditional in-class course on Literature and Film at Muhlenberg College for The Wescoe School (the adult program) this summer. This will be an early question I will ask my students, so it is only fair that I think about it.
My answer would be the same as if this question were for books: The Lord of the Rings by director Peter Jackson (all 3 movies considered to be one–the same as with the books.) I think this adaptation is one of the best adaptations of a book to movie that has ever been accomplished. I love the depth of the story, the issues raised of political power and corruption, war and peace, good and evil, life and death, love and hatred, industrialization and the decimation of the natural world, heroes, both large and small, and the connection of all people. I recommend this filmic adaptation to all. Please also read the books!
As readers and writers, we create new worlds and engage with places built by other writers. Our imaginations inform our lives and give us gifts of wonder. I have often considered what it would be like if it were possible to enter into the world of a book, if it would be anything like I had imagined as I read it, or if that place would be entirely different. What would it be like if we found a key that allowed us to unlock a sealed door, behind which was the world of a book?
If I could visit any book, I would choose J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord Of The Rings. This work has been deeply important to me for most of my life, since I discovered it as a young teenager. I never cease to find the tale compelling, complex, and humanistic. Tolkien’s treatment of mythology and fantasy showed me that the creation of worlds is not an act of mere escapism but a way to shine a light on our world.
When I ask this question, I do not mean that you would necessarily engage with the characters or situations of the world, but that you would have the option of being an observer of its actualities as they are in the book. So, if you choose to answer, remember that you would not have to place yourself in any kind of danger, and you could have a visit of exploration instead.
So, given that option, I ask: what book would you like to visit?
Please follow the following links to find my novel:
Thank you!
The book trailer:
Maledicus:Investigative Paranormal Society Book I
My radio interview:
Several people have asked me if my book Maledicus: The Investigative Paranormal Society Book I by Charles F. French is available as an audiobook. The answer is no, but I should do this; however, I do not wish to pay anyone to do it. I can record it myself, but here is the problem: I do not know what program or format to use so Amazon can sell it.
I am asking for help. Does anyone have any knowledge of creating audiobooks? If you can help me, I greatly appreciate it, and I thank you in advance.
Please follow the following links to find my novel:
Thank you!
The book trailer:
Maledicus:Investigative Paranormal Society Book I
My radio interview:
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