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DaniG

DaniG

I LOVE to read! I also enjoy traveling, scuba diving, cycling, hiking, skiing, photography, and music. I live in San Francisco with my husband, 3 italian greyhounds (Hali, Waldo, and Penny) and our green cheeked conure (Stella). I do not have a favorite book, instead I divide my "favs" into "top 10ish" (no order) and "current"---there are so...more »
  • San Francisco, CA, USA
  • member since March 2007

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  • Garcon

    Garcon says

    2008 Gastoni Award Winners
    By Dave Gaston

    4-5 Stars
    China Road / Rob Gifford
    Dual, The / John Lukacs
    Evolution / Jean-Baptiste De Panafieu
    Long Walk, The / Slavomir Rawicz
    Man Who Loved China / S.Winchester
    Only Yesterday / Fred Allen
    Peace Like A River / Leif Enger

    5 Star Audio Books
    Beatles, The / Bob Spitz
    Kill A Mockingbird, To / Harper Lee
    Outliners / Malcom Gladwell
    Reaching For Glory / Michael Beshloss
    Taking Charge / Michael Beshloss

    3+ Stars
    21; Burning Down House / B Mezrich
    Book Thief, The / Markus Zusak
    Beautiful Mind, A / Sylvia Nascar
    Consider The Lobster / David Wallace
    Living Great Lakes / Jerry Dennis
    Looking for Alaska / P Jenkens
    New World Coming / Nathan Miller
    Three Cups of Tea / Greg Mortenson
    When Engulfed Flames / D. Sedaris
    Your Inner Fish / Neil Shubin

    What does it take to win a Gastoni?
    Well, for starters, you better write a book on a topic I love. Next, your writing style has to be exquisite (to the point of awe and envy). Finally, your story telling has to be transporting. To sum it up, I quote Somerset:

    “When I read a book I seem to read it with my eyes only, but now and then I come across a passage, perhaps only a phrase, which has a meaning for me, and it becomes part of me.”

    On a more personal note, the time I spent reading and listening to books this year was pure escapism. It felt like I spent most of it in a hospital waiting room (which is not true). When I’d start obsessing about my girl Gracie’s cancer I’d crack a book and ride it hard to block the worst of my fears. At night, when I needed to find a path to sleep, I’d take the easy road and escape down a story line. A good book is a gift.

    Our family has so much to be thankful for this year. For starters, Carrie and I have our girl back! She now has about an inch of fine blond hair sticking straight out of her 5 year old head. At school they call her Q-tip. Her teachers call her Q-T-tip. I’ll post a couple holiday pictures of the family up on her website: caringbridge.org/visit/gracegaston

    Your friendship is counted among my many blessings. Merry Christmas to you and your family, My best for the New Year, Dave

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • tomcat

    tomcat says

    Hey thanks for adding me, here's to great reading !

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Thomas Clancy

    Thomas Clancy says

    Hi DaniG. thanks for accepting my invitation!

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • MD. S

    MD. S says

    hi
    you have realy good choise.


    may read tranlation of Gitnjali author Rabindra Nath Tagore


    All books by Tagore are really touchy..

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Abby R

    Abby R says

    Hey. If you liked 'The Lovely Bones' try 'It's Kind of a Funny Story'. It's a great book and one my favorites.

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Muawia Dafalla

    Muawia Dafalla says

    Hi, I found your shelf interesting.

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • hameza d

    hameza d says

    Hi Dani
    Thanks for the friendship

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Ric W

    Ric W says

    Hi Dani
    Thanks for the friendship and I like the choices on your shelf. Some great classics.
    I noticed your Bronte because I'm especially into the Victorian Novels right now. My third novel, The Scrimshaw - due out in September - takes place in two separate time periods, modern and Victorian. And I introduced two new characters in the Victorian portion. Well my publisher liked it and wants me to spin them off into a separate series.
    So-o-o I'm now into all things Victorian. Therefore if you know of any books that really give the flavor of the 1850/60's I'd love to hear about it.
    Thanks and all the best,
    Ric

    Ric Wasley - Author
    * Shadow of Innocence
    * Acid Test

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Suze

    Suze says

    Hey there! Just wanted to say hi and 'we miss you' from the Brilliant babes!

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Micha B

    Micha B says

    Check out my new book about my life working on a cruise ship.(I live in Marin)

    Permanent Passenger: My Life on a Cruise Ship if moving up the ranks, people love the book and laughing their guts out!

    Go to - www.permanentpassenger.com

    You will love the book

    Micha Berman

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Murty

    Murty says

    "I LOVE to read! I also enjoy traveling, scuba diving, cycling, hiking, skiing, photography, and opera." Diverse interests, you have a right balance. So you love your shelf as much as you love yourself. Thumbs Up!!!!

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • vikas d

    vikas d says

    thanks for accepting my friendship request Dani .

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Przemek K

    Przemek K says

    Thanks for being here, it's nice to sit down by your shelf. I'm still looking for a great story teller - I see much of choice on your site.
    Cheers to all reading breed,
    Przemek

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • M. Syre

    M. Syre says

    First of all thanks for adding me to your friends' list. To start with, our group SYREDOM has initiated a discussion on art versus creativity (inborn capacity). Your input in it would strengthen the group. Without you our group is nothing. So welcome to join our group Syredom by initiating to be its member and giving your precious comments on the on-going discussion. M.Syre.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • starcrossed

    starcrossed says

    Done any scuba diving or skiing lately? Or grea hikes? What are you reading these days, that you can recommend to another adventurous woman?

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • harshavpriya

    harshavpriya says

    U've got a pretty good collection. i refer to it all the time.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • tapbirds

    tapbirds says

    Greetings! I requested your Shelfari friendship because I noted how many books & favorite authors we have in common. Hopefully you won't mind if I try to glean information from you regarding books & authors that I haven't read. Plus it is good to know other San Franciscan readers with similar tastes! Best wishes and good reading in 2008!

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Elizabook

    Elizabook says

    Hi Dani; Happy New Year! I was wondering what you thought of No New Land? The clerk at my favorite Border's recommended it. Elizabeth

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • hashir

    hashir says

    hi dani..

    whats up?
    read anything new and interesting ??

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Amber D

    Amber D says

    Hi Dani:

    I sent you a friendship request, because we have 66 books in common. Also, we have a lot of interests in common. I am a hiker, traveler, photographer, skier, and animal-lover. Do you happen to do yoga too? Also, we have a friend in common - Michael Bialys.

    Amber (Los Angeles)

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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