Our interviewee for June is Fanalia St. Luce, the local author of a self- published novel called Amore Argoglio e Giana.
What was your favourite book as a child?
My favourite book as a child was ‘The Monkey and the Alligator’. I enjoyed reading that book so much, I can still remember the story.
Do you remember the first book you read?
‘Alice in Wonderland’ - it triggered my imagination and in later years I enjoyed watching the story on TV.
Where do you do most of your reading?
I do most of my reading at home, whilst seated comfortably on my sofa, but on a hot day I read in the garden.
Some people have unusual habits whilst reading. Is there anything you do while you read?
I eat sweets and fresh fruit whilst I am reading.
Which author would you most like to meet and why?
Maya Angelou, because her stories are fascinating and she speaks with such enthusiasm about her life. I find her stories very interesting.
What sort of books do you like to read?
I have read a variety of books, however I like to read drama stories, especially the ones where the powerful baddy gets their comeuppance and the goodies rejoice in the end.
If you were washed up on a desert island, which eight books would you want to have with you?
- The Bible
- ‘I Know why the Caged Bird Sings’ by Maya Angelou
- ‘Listening’ by Dave McKay
- ‘Scream Quietly or the Neighbours will Hear’ by Erin Pizzy
- ‘Baby Father’ by Patrick Augustus (a true to life story)
- ‘The Colour Purple’ by Alice Walker
- ‘Waiting to Exhale’ by Terry Macmillan
- ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ by Agatha Christie.
Is there one book that you couldn’t be without?
The Bible because I am a Christian and my religious beliefs are very important to me.
What was the last book you read?
Dave McKay’s fascinating book ‘Listening’.
What do you do with a book when you have finished reading it?
When I am through with a book a member of my family will usually read it afterwards.
Do you belong to a reading group?
I was part of a reading and writing group that was based in a Southwark bookshop but when I moved home I left the group. However, recently I attended a session at Lewisham Library.
Do you buy or borrow books?
If I like the topic I prefer to buy the book but, for variety I like to borrow books from libraries.
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