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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 teacher, artist, and a lifelong reading omnivore. I enjoy making reading friends and exchanging ideas.

I belong to a local book discussion group, and have participated in several AOL book...more »
  • Janesville, WI, USA
  • member since Wednesday, October 11 2006

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  • Judy S

    judy s says

    Hi Sherry, I still check your shelf daily and agree that your reviews are wonderful. Wish I had that talent.

    posted 2 days ago. ( send a note )
  • ghendrich

    ghendrich says

    We have quite a few books in common, and I'm also a teacher. I teach computers, but love to read when I get a chance. I also enjoy being creative and think your self portrait is great. I really enjoy all of Haven Kimmells's books, and noticed you have them also. Which is your favorite. I'm trying to find someone who's read Seventeenth Summer...read it as a teen and just loved the descriptions. Any chance we could be friends?

    posted 3 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Cheryl S

    cheryl s says

    Hey Sherry,
    I'm glad you liked Feed- it sounds like it was a great audio book. I'm listening to a Neil Gaiman book on CD and it's awesome because he narrates it himself.

    Enjoy reading So Brave, Young and Handsome by Leif Enger. Let me know whatyou think when you are done. Didn't he write Peace Like a River? I enjoyed that book quite a bit.

    posted 4 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Laura and Eric

    laura and eric says

    I kept seeing your name and avatar as I was adding books, so I explored your bookshelf. You write wonderful reviews. You say you are a retired teacher, but I learned so much from your excellent reviews that I would have to say that you are still teaching! Keep them coming!

    posted 9 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Cheryl S

    cheryl s says

    Hi there, I hope you are doing well. I see you are reading the book "Feed." I haven't read it but it reminded me of something... Type in the book name "Fat Bald Jeff" and then look at the picture on the cover. Neato, huh?

    posted 11 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Laura K

    laura k says

    Hello, I am a newbie and have just begun adding my books. I noticed we had a lot in common. So far I love this site. Hope to hear back from you.

    posted 12 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Dan

    dan says

    Hi,

    Thanks for the add! You have a lot of great books in your bookcase. "A Confederacy of Dunces" is an amazing book. They have bronze statue of Ignatius J. Reilly in New Orleans, by the French Quarter.

    Cheers,

    Dan

    posted 13 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Book Dreams

    book dreams says

    There probably is no connection with the Helga/Wyeth story. For some reason the book just reminded me of it. I also preferred Montana 1948. I'm going to check out some of his other books - Laura, Sundown, Yellow Moon - have you read them?

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Book Dreams

    book dreams says

    Actually, it was the Helga paintings by Andrew Wyeth that I was thinking of. I wondered if the book, Orchard by Watson, was loosely based on his work?

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Book Dreams

    book dreams says

    Hi Sherry, I haven't had a chance to really explore the new features yet. After you left the comment about joining you to pickcherries in Door County, I was amused to discover that the book I picked up from my unread stack was set in the same location. Is the book loosely based on those paintings done years ago (by Wyeth?) of a Scandinavian woman (Olga?) that cause such a sensation. I can't remember any of the details, do you?

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  • Ana S

    ana s says

    Hello Sherry, thanks for accepting my invitation, I also tend to read less in the summer. I have three kids, and it's summer vacation, so I have less quiet time. But that's ok because I love haveing them home. Here in Arizona summer is when we're stuck inside. :) or maybe it's :( because it's sooo hot!


    Ana





    Ana

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Ana S

    ana s says

    Hi, my name is Ana. I really enjoy going to your shelf, and also really enjoy your reviews . We have quite a few books in common and I was wondering if you would like to be my friend on shelfari?

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Barbara M

    barbara m says

    I, too, love audio books and they work best when you are traveling alone on route you know very well. Hence I listen on my way to and from work. That route got shorter when I moved to Florida. Don't know what I'll do when I retire! There are some fairly mindless things I could do while listening but I couldn't just sit and listen; I'd fall asleep or bite my nails :-) So - suffice it to say "I understand" and if you come up with good listening place let me in on it!

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Barbara M

    barbara m says

    by the way, let me know what you think of The Ladies . . . I didn't read past the first story or two. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood but it didn't do anything for me. The reviews were good, our library purchased, but I was disappointed in the cover completely. Library books need good covers to talk them off the shelves! Sometimes I just don't know where they get some of their ideas. Library patrons absolutely judge a book by its cover unless the author is very well known. This didn't even have blurbs, no dust jacket to pretty it up, nothing. What made you pick it up?

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Barbara M

    barbara m says

    Thanks for letting me know about The Coroner's Lunch. I had read a great review of one of the newer books in the series and decided to start at the beginning - I always do. I think setting is an important part of many stories and this idea of a Laotian setting intrigued me. I hope you enjoy it to the end and decide to try others.

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Barbara M

    barbara m says

    I see you've gotten The Coroner's Lunch. Please, let me know what you think! I always like to hear, pro or con, what others think when I make a recommendation (its the Librarian in me).

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Elisabeth B

    elisabeth b says

    Dear Sherry,
    Sorry it took so long to reply but I'm sure you forgave my silence as you know I have been revising for my final exams. I'm so proud that I ace my German exam: 99.20
    I did a bit poorly my oral English, although I got great marks: 85,72 (out of 100).
    My mom isn't out of the woods yet and it scared the hell out of me if she is going to die... but right now I'm prepared but feel devastated though.
    I can't wait for summertime to relax and have great time with my daughter. She is helping me a lot during this upheaval with my mother.
    How are you doing? Are you planning your summer holiday? Where are you going?
    Best wishes and big hugs,
    Elisabeth

    posted 3 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Barbara M

    barbara m says

    I've noticed your name a lot as I've looked at books on Shelfari. I've enjoyed some of your comments. So I went to your page and find that we have 80 books in common. I checked to see if you had any of Colin Cotterill's books and you didn't so I thought I would suggest that you check it out. I enjoy finding new authors. I've enjoyed this enough to read four of the series so far and I've now caught up with the newest one on my TBR. If you are interested start with The Coroner's Lunch. These are very unique stories with a unique setting.

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • LeeLee

    leelee says

    Thanks for the update, I'll keep my eyes open for it. I've been working my way through my TBR pile. I've given up on several books lately. I don't feel like slogging through something tedious and of little value when there are so many good books to get to. I like to have recommendations from my friends who have similar reading tastes, and I think you do. :)

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  • LeeLee

    leelee says

    Stopping by to say "hello", just 'cause I haven't for awhile. :) How is the painting coming? I saw that you are reading The Grass is Singing and I was intrigued by the title. I had a book written by a missionary called When the Bamboo Sings, so I wanted to see what yours was about. Have a lovely day.

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
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