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ChestertonsGhost

ChestertonsGhost

I have a BFA in Film/Media from NYU, a BA in History and a Masters in Medieval Studies (History) from Fordham. I go through phases where all I want to explore are dry non-fiction tomes and other times that all I want to read are novels. I am a big fan of the Beats, Southern Fiction but also love Garcia-Marquez, Eco and Calvino.
  • NC, USA
  • member since March 1 2007

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  • Kristen K

    Kristen K says

    You asked about the Gargoyle. The details on how burn victims are treated is graphic. But the rest I think you will enjoy.

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Kristen K

    Kristen K says

    You asked about the Gargoyle. The details on how burn victims are treated is graphic. But the rest I think you will enjoy.

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • David S

    David S says

    I think you'll like it. The first part of the book is very graphic and hard to get through, but the later stories are fantastic. This guy really did some research into medievel history and world folklore..enjoy!

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Salar_Shushan

    Salar_Shushan says

    Very cool! You have some medieval histories I will definitely have to look up!
    Susan

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • apokalypsis

    apokalypsis says

    Nice shelf! Thanks for the invite. I need to read more Eco...

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • zawadi

    zawadi says

    Hi ChestertonsGhost,
    Welcome to Diversity Works! Jump in. We’ve been too quiet lately.
    Please add to our group shelf, start a discussion, add to an existing one.
    What would you like to see at DW?
    Peace,
    zawadi

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Risingangel1961

    Risingangel1961 says

    Thanks! For accepting my invite :) I too enjoy some Southern Fiction, and have read a few books by Garcia-Marquez.

    I look forward to chatting with you about a few of the books we have in common :)

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dame Maggie Salisbury

    Dame Maggie Salisbury says

    So how are you liking Trigiani? ;)

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Tembi

    Tembi says

    Hello! I actually haven't read "No God but God" yet, but I'm a huge fan of Os Guinness. If you get through it soon, do let me know what you think!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • macheartist

    macheartist says

    Ahhh...a lover of Southern literature. I am a big fan of Flannery O'Connor, graduated from her alma mater, and live in her home town. I had an opportunity to give a presentation and lead a discussion on Flannery at Georgia College & State University a couple of years ago. It was a lot of fun.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dame Maggie Salisbury

    Dame Maggie Salisbury says

    I read "My Old True Love" and it was awesome! Better than Trigiani's Big Stone Gap Trilogy. Artie and Zeke really had it goin' on. I've actually seen that independent film "Songcatcher" that she worked on, believe it or not.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dame Maggie Salisbury

    Dame Maggie Salisbury says

    I am working my way through McCrumb. I've read her short story collection and most of the mysteries. Haven't gotten to the ballad novels yet, but everyone says they are her best.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dame Maggie Salisbury

    Dame Maggie Salisbury says

    I stumbled upon your name on Shelfari today and scanned your shelves. We don't have much in common except that you've read "Clapton's Guitar" and I know Wayne, who lives near me, and I dearly love G.K.C. I take comfort in Chesterton's words, "There are souls more sick of pleasure than you are sick of pain." So what southern authors besides Chuck Frazier do you like? He comes from around here too.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • katieq

    katieq says

    Thanks for the recommendation, I'll definitely check it out. We have a great used bookstore here, nothing over $2 so I'll see if I can find it there. Calvino is indeed wonderful. Does your profile name refer to GK Chesterton? He's one of my favorites. Oh, and thanks for being my first friend here.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • LadyCunegonde

    LadyCunegonde says

    Thanks for the note, the friend invite and mostly the book recommendation. I'm going to check it out. I'm reading "The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle" by Haruki Murakami right now. I like it so far.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • kgaylord

    kgaylord says

    haha well that's what happens when your mom is a children's book librarian :D some "young adult" books are my favorites!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Amanda

    Amanda says

    Welcome to Shelfari! You've got some interesting books I need to add to my reading list (it's getting a bit unwieldy). What are your favorite books (or current)? Ciao!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • cbasulto

    cbasulto says

    Wow! Will you be my friend? I have to make sure that I've read all of these books:)

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )


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