@Brad, I am always amazed by how much I haven’t read! it is astounding how much has been and continues to be published which is good news for writers and readers.

@Kelly, my dad loved Shakespeare and introduced me to him so Bill does indeed hold a special place in my literary heart. When I am feeling less than I pull Maya off the shelf to get my groove back, nothing like a little Maya to get you back on track. I’d love to see your list, perhaps a topic for the Round table.

@Alina, the NEA is not doing a very good job of publicizing Read Across America, sadly. Perhaps you can offer them a little PR assistance. I’m glad you liked my list and am glad I was able to share new names. I love trading books, and authors with other readers!

@Andrew, I have NIV, KJV and New KJV but must profess a love for the KJV. I think it has a lot to do with my love of Shakespeare. The NIV is definitely plain english but the KJV has such a beauty of language. For example, the Song of Solomon is blush worthy in the King James, not the same in the NIV.

Just out of curiosity, which translation (of the bible) do you use? Have you looked at any different translations? Which ones were your favorites? (Personally, I just read NIV)

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Because I loved Friar’s way of looking at it I went back and counted. I’ve not heard of four, and I’ve not read anything by seven of them. I’m off to find out more in a second!

You’ve got a few of the most influential writers in my life on this list. I don’t know where I’d be without Maya Angelou. I first read her when I was about 14, and she’s been as big an influence as… well, almost as big as Shakespeare, anyway. Don’t know where I’d be without old Bill, either, but for different reasons.

A lovely list. You march to the beat of a mighty fine drummer, I’d say.

Regards,

Kelly

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On tech and reading, I have to say that technology has helped me find the great next reads of my life. This used to be the role of the independent bookseller (the sppedy loss of whom I mourn), but in some ways technology provides an even deeper chance to explore lost classics and thinkers new and old.

Of course, I probably spend too much time reading blogs to really get much use out of all those fancy words I just said.

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@Barbara, I love being turned on to new writers (meaning new to me)! Thanks for those recommendations, will have to check them out! Isn’t it wonderful that there is so much talent and diversity out there, always someone new to discover.

@Andrew, I still love reading actual books, papers and magazines too. I of course enjoy blogs and online newspapers too but they have not replaced my traditional reading habits. I like Luke too but my absolute favorite is Paul. I love the way he logically lays out his points. I also find such beauty in the psalms and the Song of Solomon – in addition to the message from a literary perspective the language is just beautiful.

With respect to your question, technology has not had a particularly great impact upon my reading habits – apart of course from reading blogs.

Since I live in Korea, I like to occasionally browse the Australian newspapers online, since these are not available in Korea.

But most of my reading is done either at the dinner table, on the couch or on the long distance bus, where physical magazines, newspapers and books are still the most convenient medium.

I am curious, which biblical writer is your favorite? Personally, if I were to pick, I would say that I really like Luke, especially because of the bibliographic manner which permeates throughout his gospel.

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Donna Gillespie (The Light Bearer, Lady of the Light)

and

Cathy Cash Spellman (Paint The Wind)

These two women can cause you to live a lifetime while reading their books. I’ve never seen mastery as good.

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