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John Shors
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Beneath a Marble Sky
— published 2004 — 20 editions |
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Beside a Burning Sea
— published 2008 — 12 editions |
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Dragon House
— published 2009 — 7 editions |
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The Wishing Trees
— published 2010 — 5 editions |
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Cross Currents
— published 2011 — 4 editions |
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Temple of a Thousand Faces
— published 2013 — 3 editions |
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Paleis van sterren
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Ich bin an deiner Seite
— published 2012 |
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“The body can survive while the soul dies.”
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“...and when the twilight of that ride is finally upon us, we will look at the trail we have taken and at the signs of our passage. And though our tears will be many, we will know that great lives have been lived, and that our memories will forever bind us together.”
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No matter where he takes us, he gives us a rich story
John Shors travels. That fact is certain. Not only does he travel to the exotic places from which his intricate and exhilarating novels are seeded, but he obviously travels to the libraries that... " Read more of this review » |
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added a status update: I’m trying to raise money to remove landmines from Cambodia. If you purchase a copy of Temple of a Thousand Faces between now and May 15th, please let me know, and I’ll make a $2 donation to http://www.landmine-relief-fund.com/ .
Any money raised can go a long way. For instance, about $200 pays for a deminer’s salary for an entire month, and $50 clears 500 square feet of a minefield. Thank you. - John |
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I loved this book. It was about love, war, jealousy, betrayal & friendship.
I enjoyed d the concept behind the story line on how the Taj Mahal was built. " |
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“A sibling would be the one person in the whole world who would be with you from birth until death. At every step, she or he would be there.”
― John Shors, Beside a Burning Sea
― John Shors, Beside a Burning Sea
“Loved ones are sometimes taken from us, either by death or other circumstances outside our control. Yes, we should lament their departure and yes, we should pray for them often. But we shouldn't dwell so deeply upon such vacancies that life itself becomes empty.”
― John Shors, Beneath a Marble Sky
― John Shors, Beneath a Marble Sky
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“A sibling would be the one person in the whole world who would be with you from birth until death. At every step, she or he would be there.”
― John Shors, Beside a Burning Sea
― John Shors, Beside a Burning Sea
“Loved ones are sometimes taken from us, either by death or other circumstances outside our control. Yes, we should lament their departure and yes, we should pray for them often. But we shouldn't dwell so deeply upon such vacancies that life itself becomes empty.”
― John Shors, Beneath a Marble Sky
― John Shors, Beneath a Marble Sky
“Many fear death. But I do not. For I've tasted the oneness we call love. Death cannot steal it. Nor temper it. No, I'll take my love with me, wherever I travel. And it shall endure.”
― John Shors, Beneath a Marble Sky
― John Shors, Beneath a Marble Sky
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Thanks for the friend add... I love to read... But I hate my iPad and I want to kill it any ideas on how to get away with apple murder?
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Ananda wrote: "Well those publishers better start making offers, 'cause I can't wait to read your other books. :) Beneath a Marble Sky is such a great success in my country, I just know people out he..."Thanks, Ananda! Yes, I would love some of those offers! :) Have a wonderful weekend. - John
Well those publishers better start making offers, 'cause I can't wait to read your other books. :) Beneath a Marble Sky is such a great success in my country, I just know people out here are inpatient to read your other books. Good luck with this and keep up the great work!
Melisa wrote: "Hi John, thanks for the friendship!Looking forward to read more of your books :)"
Melisa, I just saw this message. Sorry! Anyway, it's nice to meet you on Goodreds. Cheers. - John
Ananda wrote: "Thank you very much for accepting my invite John. Is there any chance for "Cross Currents" to be translated in Serbia or Macedonia anytime soon? I hope this will be arranged because I bet readers i..."Ananda, it's my pleasure to friend you here. I think that Cross Currents will end up being available in many languages, but that takes time, probably a few years. I wish that things went faster in this area! If the book does well in the U.S., then foreign publishers will start to make offers for it. But again, this takes time. Thanks for asking! :) - John
Thank you very much for accepting my invite John. Is there any chance for "Cross Currents" to be translated in Serbia or Macedonia anytime soon? I hope this will be arranged because I bet readers in this part of the world would definitely enjoy it. Many regards
Nanette,Thanks for your nice message about the award. I appreciate your kind words!
Have a wonderful week! - John
Tessa,'Rooftops' is a novel set in Iran during the '70s. At the core it's the story of a young man who falls in love with a woman who is involved with anti-government forces. I enjoyed the tale, as I like stories set overseas. Plus, I know the author well and he is a good guy... I see that you review quite a few books on this site. If you'd like to read either of my novels, please let me know and I'll send you a copy. Have a great weekend. - John
John, What is the basic plotline of Rooftops of Tehran? What about the book makes you give it 5 stars?
Thanks for the "heads-up" on this to-be-published work.
Tessa
Roger wrote: "Hi John,Thanks for the friendship. Always good to meet another writer on Goodreads.
ROGER"
Roger,
It's certainly nice to meet you as well. What's your book?
Cheers.
John
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Hi John, Congrats on your books and also thanks for the friendship! Hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving.Smiles, Jeannie
Well, I started your 2nd book and I'm already hooked John! I love your style and how you seem to make the characters so very real. For a fiction writer you have a magic that turns fiction into reality! Now if I could just find time to read it all in one sitting! LOL
Thanks for the friend request John! I just found a book I'd never heard of by looking through the books on your page! :) Thanks again!
John - thanks for inviting me to this site. I am looking forward to reading your new book - and learning about other books on this site.All the best to you!
John,Thank you for thinking of me. As you know, I loved BAMs and am truly looking forward to starting your second book, which I have purchased. I'm not sure how this site works, but a site based on reading and books sounds like my kind of thing. Hope you and your family are doing well! Congratulations on completing your second novel!! Marie
Thanks for adding me! I had no clue you have created another book! I've already ordered it on Amazon! I'm not writing book reviews anymore for Readerviews as I was off for medical issues but I'm reading now just for the fun of it! (Imagine that! LOL) You have to know that ANY time I'm asked what my favorite book of all time is.... YOURS is the one I pick! Beneath A Marble Sky was truly the best thing I've EVER read and you KNOW I've read many!!!!!!
Can't wait to read your newest!!!!!!!
I loved "BENEATH A MARBLE SKY" and recommended it to all my friends who felt the same way as me. I'm so happy that John's new book is out and can't wait to read it. Suzanne
I absolutely love Beneath a Marble Sky!! I tell people all the time they need to read it. And I can't wait for the movie. :-)
John's interest and love for peoples of the world is clearly reflected in his writing. His understanding of the female perspective is uncommon for someone so young and male at that! Beside A Burning Sea was a unique and memorable story that is a story within the greater unfolding of WWII. John's captures the essence of these characters as he captured the central characters of Beneath A Marble Sky. John is an extraordinary talent and I can't wait for his next book!Patsy
