#BBAW
Book Blogger
Appreciation Week
2016
Day 1 Introduce yourself by telling us about five books that represent you as a person or your interests/lifestyle.
I love this prompt, and here is what I came up with:
The Sisters of Versailles,
by Sally Christie
because:
-
as a reader and reviewer,
my favorite genre
is historical fiction -
the book is set in France,
my country of origin -
it is one of the books I organized a virtual book tour for,
at France Book Tours, my own company
La Septième fonction du langage,
by Laurent Binet
because
-
the book is in French,
and I still enjoy
having access
and reviewing books
written in my native language -
this novel is based on linguistics
and semantics,
which have always been among my favorite topics
A-Z of Bird Portraits,
by Andrew Forkner
because
-
I love
birding
and hiking -
I love art
and am a painter
(on rocks!) -
I love
painting birds myself
Le Promis des Highlands,
by Tanya Anne Crosby
because
-
I’m a literary translator,
translating novels
from English
into French -
and this one
is being released today!!
Becoming Orthodox,
by Peter E. Gillquist
because
-
after many years
of hesitation,
I made the jump
and became
Eastern Orthodox,
8 years ago -
this is the best book
to explain
the reasons of such a move
IF YOU HAD TO CHOOSE 5 BOOKS
REPRESENTING YOU,
WHICH ONES WOULD THAT BE?
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February 15, 2016
WordsAndPeace
41 responses to “BBAW 2016: day 1”
MarinaSofia
February 15th, 2016 at 03:44
Oh, I had no idea you were Eastern Orthodox – by conversion. I was born within it, so have never really thought much about it. Interesting.
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WordsAndPeace
February 15th, 2016 at 08:15
and I thought you were a convert, lol!!
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Trish
February 15th, 2016 at 08:34
Great way to get to know you more! I really enjoy learning about linguistics and semantics as well–wish I could read in French, though.
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WordsAndPeace
February 15th, 2016 at 12:32
what’s your favorite book about that in English?
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Laurie C
February 15th, 2016 at 09:52
I’m starting my visits at the end of the Linky List with the later arrivals like myself! I already knew some of these things about you, but congratulations on the book release today! I’m really enjoying everyone’s interesting responses to today’s prompt! I wasn’t creative with mine, so I’ll have to up my game for Days 2-5! 😉
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WordsAndPeace
February 15th, 2016 at 12:32
I started at the beginning of the list! we are so many, this is wonderful
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joyweesemoll
February 16th, 2016 at 08:25
For a book in English on linguistics and semantics and the history, try The Story of English by Robert McNeil and Robert McCrum. It accompanied a documentary series on PBS of the same name that was also quite good.
Great list! And, I learned things about you — cool!
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WordsAndPeace
February 16th, 2016 at 08:33
thanks! added to my TBR, I also found the PBS series, so will watch it. sounds right up my alley
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Words for Worms
February 15th, 2016 at 10:20
Fascinating! I don’t think I know anyone who is Eastern Orthodox (well, at least not practicing.) I know very little about it except that as a (nominal) Catholic, people of the Orthodox faith are invited to take communion during mass whereas most everyone else is asked to forgo it and accept a blessing instead. I really ought to research the reasons behind that, I’ve always wondered…
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WordsAndPeace
February 15th, 2016 at 12:26
wow, not sure where you heard that, but not, that’s wrong. Orthodoxy is actually the faith as it was believed and practiced at the times of the very first Christians, so before all kinds of reform and additions. The book I listed explains things really well
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Kay
February 15th, 2016 at 10:27
You listed such interesting books and only one that I think I’ve heard of. Wonderful. That’s what it’s all about – learning new things and making new friends. 🙂
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WordsAndPeace
February 15th, 2016 at 12:24
thanks for stopping by, just left a comment on your post
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Lory @ Emerald City Book Review
February 15th, 2016 at 12:50
I would love to learn more about the Orthodox faith and about reasons for making the choice to embrace it, so thank you for that suggestion. And bird portraits, how cool! I’m envious of people who are able to paint.
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WordsAndPeace
February 15th, 2016 at 13:11
Another really good book on Orthodoxy is The Orthodox Way, by Kallistos Ware. He converted from Anglicanism and has been a very well known Orthodox bishops for many years: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/242655.The_Orthodox_Way?from_search=true&search_version=service
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WordsAndPeace
February 15th, 2016 at 13:12
Another really good book on Orthodoxy is The Orthodox Way, by Kallistos Ware. He converted from Anglicanism and has been a very well known Orthodox bishops for many years: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/242655.The_Orthodox_Way?from_search=true&search_version=service
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Jeanne
February 15th, 2016 at 13:38
Interesting choices! I like reading historical fiction from time to time, so will have to try to Versailles book next time that mood hits.
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WordsAndPeace
February 15th, 2016 at 18:28
and the 2nd book is coming out in April!: http://francebooktours.com/2016/01/28/sally-christie-on-tour-the-rivals-of-versailles/
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Kristen M.
February 15th, 2016 at 14:01
What a great introduction to you! I didn’t know you painted birds. Lovely!
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WordsAndPeace
February 15th, 2016 at 18:27
thanks!
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Jenny @ Reading the End
February 15th, 2016 at 14:20
Wonderful choices! I always think it’s fascinating to read about religious conversions and why people make that decision, so I’m definitely adding Becoming Orthodox to my list. 🙂
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WordsAndPeace
February 15th, 2016 at 18:24
I hope you enjoy it, thanks for stopping by
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heather
February 15th, 2016 at 15:06
That’s a great list! Translation sounds like a really interesting job. How did you get into that?
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WordsAndPeace
February 15th, 2016 at 18:23
I was an English teacher in France and starting early on translating texts for friends. From there, I started nonfiction, business emails, sites, documents and books for years, and then one day I translated a novel, almost for free, but that gave me exposure, and since then I’ve been super busy with that
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sazsprite
February 15th, 2016 at 17:39
I wish I could say something witty in French, but I have no such abilities! That sounds pretty cool to be a translator.
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WordsAndPeace
February 15th, 2016 at 18:21
No problem. Some days are easier than others, but I do enjoy the challenge. What’s your blog? the ID showing as your ID is https://sazenergyquest.wordpress.com/, which does not seem to exist
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Julie @ Smiling Shelves
February 15th, 2016 at 19:39
The Sisters of Versailles sounds really interesting. I love French history!
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WordsAndPeace
February 15th, 2016 at 20:13
it’s part of a trilogy, her next one is coming out in April. Highly recommended!
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Lucy Pollard-Gott
February 15th, 2016 at 22:00
The birding book is so beautiful–cedar waxwings are my favorite and I finally saw one in my backyard this year! Glad you showed your love of nature and artistic side.
The Orthodox books I have read/studied have played such a big role for me in a renewal of faith; as it happens, I am at a similar choice point of conversion (but to Catholicism from Methodism). I must say I am grateful for your generosity in sharing these aspects of yourself and your interests with those who know you through the lovely book blogging community.
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WordsAndPeace
February 15th, 2016 at 22:23
So glad you saw one! They are so gorgeous. One day in Iowa, I was fortunate to see a whole bunch of them in one tree, on their migration day. It was magical!
Hmm, interesting that you chose then Catholicism and not Orthodoxy
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Literary Feline
February 15th, 2016 at 23:22
I know so little about the Orthodox Church, but I do enjoy reading about other faiths and spiritual beliefs. I will have to look for Becoming Orthodox. Tanya Anne Crosby’s book sure looks good! I wish I knew more about birds. I know it doesn’t compare, but I was just reading a children’s book to my daughter the other night that had a variety of birds in it. We talked about the different kinds. I’ve always said I would want to be a bird in another life . . .
Thank you for sharing more about yourself with us!
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WordsAndPeace
February 15th, 2016 at 23:36
What book were you reading to your daughter, I’m curious now!
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Lata Sunil
February 16th, 2016 at 01:08
Historical fiction is my favourite genre.. so we have that in common. My French is limited to what I learnt in school for 3 years. I loved the way you introduced.
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WordsAndPeace
February 16th, 2016 at 08:35
thanks!
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mariahelena (@mh_marelden)
February 16th, 2016 at 12:26
Great introduction to you!
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WordsAndPeace
February 16th, 2016 at 13:24
merci!
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chrisbookarama
February 16th, 2016 at 12:48
So cool that you are a translator! I wish my French was better. I sometimes have had to translate from French at my last job and it was tough.
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WordsAndPeace
February 16th, 2016 at 13:23
I am fortunate enough to be native. I know French is a difficult language
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Risa
February 17th, 2016 at 00:08
That’s an lovely introduction!
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WordsAndPeace
February 17th, 2016 at 08:35
merci, that was a great exercise for me
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tiftalksbooks
February 17th, 2016 at 21:44
Not only have I never read these, I have never even heard of these. Off to check them out!!
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WordsAndPeace
February 18th, 2016 at 08:44
I would be curious to see what YOU would choose. Oh, never mind, I visited you, though I didn’t comment, because I did not resonate with your books.
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