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sthurner

sthurner

“Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.” Francis Bacon

I am a retired English teacher, now an artist, and always a reading omnivore.

I belong to a neighborhood book discussion group, and participate in a couple online book discussion groups. Shelfari is where I keep my... more »
  • Janesville, WI, USA
  • member since October 11 2006

Editor Stats

  • Author Edits: 0
  • Book Edits: 9
  • Edits Pending Approval: 0
 
 

  1. The Elegance of the Hedgehog

    sthurner edited the first sentence of The Elegance of the Hedgehog Thursday, October 15 2009.

    • "Marx has completely changed the way I view the world," decalreddeclared the Pallieres boy this morning, although ordinarily he says nary a word to me.
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  2. The Elegance of the Hedgehog

    sthurner edited the first sentence of The Elegance of the Hedgehog Thursday, October 15 2009.

    • "Marx has completely changed the way I view the world," decalred the Pallieres boy this morning, although ordinarily he says nary a word to me.
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  3. Night Sisters: A Novel

    sthurner edited the characters of Night Sisters: A Novel Thursday, October 15 2009.

    • Changed the section title: Cast of Characters/Important People
    • Added the description of Elenora "Nell" Grendon aka Merrill Chase: Divorced writer
    • marked the description of Elenora "Nell" Grendon aka Merrill Chase as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Grace Waverly: elderly medium, mentor to Elenora
    • marked the description of Grace Waverly as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Leonard Twyn: winner of the "Bible Bee"
    • marked the description of Leonard Twyn as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Sharon Gallagher: one of Elenora's childhood friends who suffers a terrible fate
    • marked the description of Sharon Gallagher as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Polly Cornbloom - aka Polly Blue: artist and friend of Elenora's
    • marked the description of Polly Cornbloom - aka Polly Blue as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of George Stafford: Elenora's renter, a jazz pianist with a dog named Henry, originally from Canada
    • marked the description of George Stafford as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Angella Wing: pesky spirit of a 1920's radio actress "woman of a thousand voices"
    • marked the description of Angella Wing as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Teddy: Elenora had a crush on him in high school, now he is married and rides a Harley.
    • marked the description of Teddy as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Karl Bittner: former teacher from Little Wolf
    • marked the description of Karl Bittner as not a spoiler
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  4. Affinity

    sthurner edited the characters of Affinity Tuesday, October 13 2009.

    • Changed the section title: Cast of Characters/Important People
    • Added the description of Margaret Prior: Nervous young woman who visited women prisoners at Millbank Prison and who strikes up a relationship with Selina Dawes. Sometimes called "Aurora" by Selina.
    • marked the description of Margaret Prior as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Selina Ann Dawes: Medium, imprisoned in Millbank Prison, London
    • marked the description of Selina Ann Dawes as not a spoiler
    • Added a character: Mrs. Brink
    • Added a character: Peter Quick
    • Added the description of Miss Haxby: Matron at Millbank
    • marked the description of Miss Haxby as not a spoiler
    • Added a character: Miss Ridley
    • Added the description of Mrs. Prior: Margaret's mother, a widow
    • marked the description of Mrs. Prior as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Priscilla: Margaret's married sister
    • marked the description of Priscilla as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Mrs. Jelf: Matron at Millbank
    • marked the description of Mrs. Jelf as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Vigers: Servant in the Prior house on Cheney Walk
    • marked the description of Vigers as not a spoiler
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  5. A Tale of Two Cities

    sthurner edited the characters of A Tale of Two Cities Monday, September 21 2009.

    • Edited the description of Jarvis Lorry: EmpolyeeEmployee of Tellson's BankBank who travels between London and Paris
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  6. A Tale of Two Cities

    sthurner edited the characters of A Tale of Two Cities Monday, September 21 2009.

    • Changed the section title: Cast of Characters/Important People
    • Added the description of Jarvis Lorry: Empolyee of Tellson's Bank
    • marked the description of Jarvis Lorry as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Dr. Alexander Manette: Prisoner in the Bastille for 18 years, father of Lucie, a kind and brilliant physician
    • marked the description of Dr. Alexander Manette as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Madame Therese Defarge: Revolutionary woman who hates the French aristocracy
    • marked the description of Madame Therese Defarge as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Monsieur Ernest Defarge: Once was Dr. Manette's servant, now a Revolutionary who owns a wine shop.
    • marked the description of Monsieur Ernest Defarge as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Lucie Manette: Dr, Manette's faithful and loving daughter
    • marked the description of Lucie Manette as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Charles Darnay: French emigrant, tried at the Old Bailey for treason. He looks very much like Sydney Carton.
    • marked the description of Charles Darnay as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Marquis St Evremonde: Darnay's callous uncle, who runs over a peasant child.
    • marked the description of Marquis St Evremonde as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Little Lucie: Daughter of Lucie Manette and Charles Darnay
    • marked the description of Little Lucie as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Miss Pross: Servant who raised Lucie Manette
    • marked the description of Miss Pross as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Mr. Stryver: Proud and foolish lawyer
    • marked the description of Mr. Stryver as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of John Barsad: British spy
    • marked the description of John Barsad as not a spoiler
    • Added the description of Jerry Cruncher: Odd-job man for Tellson's Bank
    • marked the description of Jerry Cruncher as not a spoiler
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  7. Topper (Modern Library)

    sthurner edited the table of contents of Topper (Modern Library) Sunday, August 23 2009.

    • Chapter 1 - No Change
      Chapter 2 - Scollops Looks Inscrutable
      Chapter 3 - Mr. Topper Pusues the Sun
      Chapter 4 - Mrs. Topper is Not Delighted
      Chapter 5 - The Nebulous Lap
      Chapter 6 - Disaster at the Curb
      Chapter 7 - Topper Calls on a Tree
      Chapter 8 - Wayward Ghosts
      Chapter 9 - Local Historians Disagree
      Chapter 10 - The Haunted Courtroom
      Chapter 11 - Antics of a Hat Stand
      Chapter 12 - A Smoky Lady in Knickers
      Chapter 13 - Escape
      Chapter 14 - The Singing Shower-Bath
      Chapter 15 - Such a Restful Place!
      Chapter 16 - Enter the Colonel and Mrs. Hart
      Chapter 17 - The Colonel Orders Dinner
      Chapter 18 - Mr. Topper Does Not Celebrate
      Chapter 19 - Oscar in Toto
      Chapter 20 - The Return to the Tree
      Chapter 21 - Through the Easter Egg

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  8. Topper (Modern Library)

    sthurner edited the characters of Topper (Modern Library) Sunday, August 23 2009.

    • Changed the section title: Cast of Characters/Important People
    • Added a character: Cosmo Topper
    • Added a character: Marion Kerby
    • Added a character: George Kerby
    • Added a character: Mrs. Topper
    • Added a character: The Colonel
    • Added a character: Mrs. Hart
    • Added a character: Scollops the cat
    • Added a character: Oscar the dog
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  9. The Help

    sthurner edited the first sentence of The Help Saturday, August 22 2009.

    • Mae Mobley was born on a early Sunday morning in August, 1960.
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