Sheril Kirshenbaum

You know that feeling when you’re within 100 pages of finishing a beautiful story & notice you’re a bit sad because you’re not ready to say goodbye to such enchanting characters?

I’m at that part of Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr. It’s the most magnificent book I’ve read in years. #books

Jun 1, 2023 at 7:12pmMetatext
Show threadSarah FackrellJun 1, 2023
@Sheril Ooh, thanks for the rec!
Show threadCharlotte WalkerJun 1, 2023
@Sheril Ooh that’s on my list!
Show threadjamersJun 1, 2023
@Sheril loved this book! I feel like I was holding my breath the last few chapters.
Show threadRon FrankeJun 1, 2023
@Sheril Thanks for pointing this out.
Show threadKathleen FitzpatrickJun 1, 2023
@Sheril Oooh, I've just started it! This makes me super happy.
Show threadHelen ClaytonJun 1, 2023
@Sheril definitely had that feeling with this book! It’s a fabulous story.
Show threadDr. ir. Brian R. PauwJun 1, 2023
@Sheril
Show threadAnita LewisJun 1, 2023
@Sheril Agreed!! Wonderful book. I listened to the audio.
Show threadDagnabbit, Pascaline! 💥Jun 1, 2023
@Sheril Thanks for the tip!
My personal 'I don't want to leave that world' was when I read the books about Thule, the series 'Children of mother Earth' by Thea Beckman. I longed to live in that world. And although I read them as an adult, I remember I was so sad about the books coming to an end. I cherished every word on the last pages, knowing the last one would definitely mean good-bye.
Show threadChrystyne NovackJun 1, 2023
@Sheril Read Cloud Cuckoo Land and loved the story!
Show threadSimon CameronJun 1, 2023
@Sheril anything with Constantinople in it is a winner!
Show threadPaul CantrellJun 2, 2023
@Sheril @dgoldsmith
A Suitable Boy was like that for me. Thanks for the recommendation.
Show threadAleggraJun 8, 2023

@Sheril I know that feeling of sadness when finishing a good book too well.

The only time I have glee instead is when I’m writing one 😕