Literary Love (Prompt 12/21)

 

This has got to be one of my favorite prompts, friends! While in Maine for our family vacation I perused my favorite bookstores and shops. I picked up a vintage copy of The Velveteen Rabbit at a used book store.  I already own a beautiful copy but, you know how it goes!

It’s very late, so I will get on with it- Enjoy the process, and do not fret about the prompts you have not gotten to yet…they’ll be there waiting for you in the future.

Now, onto our Literary Love…

 

Chances are if you are on this writing journey, you not only love to write, but you also love to read. Today’s prompt is all about the books you love, or have loved, to read. Originally I wrote the prompt to focus on a favorite Devotional, but as I considered this further, I realized that the power of a great book to speak to us is not limited to Christian literature alone. The power of great literature or just a timely read can speak volumes to us personally, and sometimes great insight and inspiration can come from unexpected places.

For instance years ago I read The Witching Hour by Anne Rice. I was heading off to Washington D.C. for a Personal Training Conference and wanted a book for the trip. I picked it up on a whim, but it remains to me one of the most amazing surprises I have read. The imagery of New Orléans painted in the amazingly vivid writing of Rice etched its way into my mind forever. I have been to New Orléans thanks to the detailed descriptions of her writing!

I love books and my love is not limited to one genre. I especially love classic children’s books, memoirs and biographies. My favorite childhood book was The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. My mom gave me The Hobbit to read at 12 and I just could not get into it. I have since tried again, and although I love the Lord of The Rings movies, have not been able to get through Tolkien’s  tales…yet! I never get through Chapter One. Sigh.

So, today we delve into our love for great reading of all kinds. From Oswald Chambers to Stephen King. Hans Christian Andersen to Suzanne Collins. From Classic Literature to Current Creative Writing. From Harry Potter to Jesus Calling. Let’s have fun considering the reads that have stayed with us, the stories that speak to us, the words that minister most to us and WHY. What draws you in, fascinates you, challenges you and causes you to say YES, I love this book or author!

 

Recall (one at a time for focused pondering and writing) your favorite book or story. Describe and explain what it is you love about this book or story. Include personal insights and take time to reflect on what makes this work especially significant ro powerful to you.

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Explore  the background and biographical information of one of your favorite authors. Note the details in your journal and make it be like a mini report or essay for yourself. Are there similarities in your tastes, style of writing, genre, history? Doodle it or Mind Map the details if you wish.

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Write about your favorite Devotional Book. Why is it your favorite? What does the author do that is unique? How does it draw you closer to God?

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Same as above with your favorite Devotional Author. Look at their background and contrast the reality of their real lives with their writing. Record what you discover.

 

Have fun, discover your author influence, be inspired by your biggest inspirations!

 

Happy Journaling!

 

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