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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

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  • Howard N

    Howard N says

    I see that we have over 200 books in common. And I am also a retired teacher. I saw your review of Bang the Drums Slowly, which is one of my favorite books.

    H

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • mjacobs

    mjacobs says

    Hi Sherry, Thanks , I'm fine again, after a serious flue a few weeks ago. I hope you are well too.
    I did read The Graveyard Book a few months ago: another book for youngsters, not too scary, but still thrilling enough to keep going well after your bedtime, so perhaps it's better to stick to Pooh. I had a look at your shelves yesterday to see if I shoud add something to my wish list. I was tempted by Evidence of Things Unseen, but I'm still hesitating if it would be my kind of book.

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • ZORBA THE BUDDHA

    ZORBA THE BUDDHA says

    Hi,Sherry.

    I went through your coherent profile..iI appreciate the precision;aptly echoing the wisdom you have gained wid your age and reflecting the clarity of your purpose being here..Though I had to be patient enough to go through your exhaustive shelf n will take few more days to complete..You had your whole life's reading experience behind you, so kindly give me some referals for mysteries, fictional biographies, non fictions or the books you feel bore an impact on you butressed wid the perpetuance they left on you..May be I just read The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch recently so kindaa interested in getting some succinct feedback form the right persons available in the online viscinity..

    Regards,
    Vinay.

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • unfinished woman

    unfinished woman says

    What's the pedestrian book by James. I usually love her. Is it her new one? Saw you comment on Sharon's page.

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

    breid says

    Hi, Sherry. I obviously haven't been doing a good job keeping up with Shelfari, but I appreciate this note. I'm in Edmonds, teach in Everett. Thanks for writing! Bethany

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Breath on the Wind

    Breath on the Wind says

    I hope you don't mind. I was creating a profile and used Bacon's quote, then thought to check if it is used elsewhere. Yours came up. Since it is slightly different (usage not the quote ;-) I went ahead. B

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Book Dreams

    Book Dreams says

    From your list, Sherry! And I see you will be reading The Matisse Stories. Very appropriate, considering what you've been up to lately. It's one of my favorite short story collections. Hope you like it. (Champagne chilling at your house?)

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • stephanie n

    stephanie n says

    I haven't worked my way through all of Rice's stuff yet. I loved Interview with a Vampire, but I found myself restless in Memnoch the Devil so I haven't picked up anything else by her. You recommend The Vampire Lestat? I just looked up Vampire Tapestry, and it seems to have pretty favorable reviews; I think I will go check it out. I'll add Stuck in Neural and Feed to my "need to read list." I LOVE Shelfari! I've got so many books on the waiting list now! I'm so excited!

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Judy C

    Judy C says

    Hi! I occassionally add books that I read long ago and that's the case with Little Women but I'll March on my list (ever growing longer) of books for the future. I haven't been writing reviews but as I read those of others, I see great value as a reminder to myself, if nothing else. I'm going to start!

    Let's see. I should recommend a book for you. I read lots of books that are set in Africa or Asia, fiction and non-fiction. One that I read recently and liked very much is Oracle Bones by Peter Hessler. He also wrote River Town which I have not read about his experiences teaching English at a Chinese university. Let me know if this fits within your range of interests.

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

    monorailrob says

    Hi Sherry -- thanks for the holiday wishes -- I hope you have a great new year, as well.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • cpauley929

    cpauley929 says

    How did you enjoy The Color of Magic? I love Going Postal. I have the second, Making Money, featuring Moist on my shelf. I really like Moist as a new character.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • cpauley929

    cpauley929 says

    I have not read Feed. I have added it to my TBR though. I'm glad your enjoying Pratchett. He's one of my favs. Which one are you reading?

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Judy S

    Judy S says

    I love your new picture!!
    Judy

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

    mjacobs says

    hi Sherry, thanks for the wishes - I too enjoy your friendship here. You have pointed me to a few very good reads in the past, so you are an acquaintance to cherish! I wish you every happiness in 2009, with lots of painting and reading.

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

    Lenon says

    Same to you. Stay warm!

    Tom

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Elisabeth B

    Elisabeth B says

    Hi Sherry,
    Wishing you a happy Holiday Season !!! Tons of happiness!!


    I 'd like to

    create these days,

    a huge Christmastree

    very special

    and I'd put on it instead of gifts

    the names

    of all my friends. Those very close to me

    and you, Diana so far away. My forever friends and

    you always.

    I meet with some every day but you, I miss you

    so so much.

    Someone I always remember and I forgot a few from time to time.

    The reliable and the absent-minded. Friends of happy times

    and other of rough times. Those never again will I hurt

    and those that I have been hurt sometimes. Those I got to know deeply

    and those that I've just met once and judge by

    appearance.

    Those who owed me something and those that I owe them a lot.

    The humble friends and the VIP friends.

    That's the reason I name all of them, every friend in my whole life

    You, who will get this message and they who never get it.

    A tree with deep roots because your names will never be unroot out.

    A tree which will blossom next year for you all, with happiness, health, love and peace.

    I wish I could have gone to you so that I could have shared my hearfelt wishes of hope, generousity,

    cheerfulness,

    warm-hearted thoughts

    of joy for everybody who

    has lost everything.

    MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

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

    Lindam says

    I see you read "Secret of Lost Things." I really loved it. Some folks in my book group didn't like it much. What did you think?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Book Dreams

    Book Dreams says

    I like the new holiday photo, Sherry. So sweet! I see you've given Danny's book maximum stars. I just ordered it a few days ago and expect to be newly inspired by it. I hope you have a very good Christmas in the snowy Wisc. landscape.

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

    moik says

    yes - laughing boy - i had forgot about that book. thanks for listing it!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
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