Mr. Mae says, “I’m an avid reader, I read about a book a month, more during the summer, and prefer biographies and histories in general, but detective mysteries and romantic historical fiction also top my list.” Two of his favorites include the literary classic Don Quixote by Cervantes and The Loch, by Steve Alten.
Synopsis from Goodreads.com:
Don Quixote has become so entranced by reading chivalric romances, that he determines to become a knight-errant himself. In the company of his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, his exploits blossom in all sorts of wonderful ways. While Quixote’s fancy often leads him astray – he tilts at windmills, imagining them to be giants – Sancho acquires cunning and a certain sagacity. Sane madman and wise fool, they roam the world together, and together they have haunted readers’ imaginations for nearly four hundred years.
With its experimental form and literary playfulness, Don Quixote generally has been recognized as the first modern novel. The book has had enormous influence on a host of writers, from Fielding and Sterne to Flaubert, Dickens, Melville, and Faulkner, who reread it once a year, “just as some people read the Bible.”
Next up, Mr. Mae’s other favorite read: The Loch, by Steve Alten.
This book ticks off all the boxes if you’re a fan of horror, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers and mysteries. Author Alten has a huge fan base and a slew of books that have been high on the New York Times best-seller list. When he’s not writing he’s working on increasing literacy by partnering with high schools around the world.
Want to know more about The Loch? Read the synopsis from Goodreads below…
Incorporating the latest research and new evidence, that leads to real answers concerning the Loch Ness monster’s identity, bestselling author Steve Alten weaves a tale of horror about the most publicized and controversial creature ever imagined.
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