Journal Entry 1 by goatgrrl from New Westminster, British Columbia Canada on Monday, March 29, 2004

It gave me great pleasure to find this book for $1.99 at Value Village today, then an hour later to see it at MonsterBookStore for $21.00 (CDN). If you've found your way to my Bookshelf because you're looking for this book, and it still says "AVL", please feel free to PM me and ask for it. I have two copies, and would love to pass this one on.

The Secret Life of Bees was longlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2002. 

Journal Entry 2 by goatgrrl from New Westminster, British Columbia Canada on Tuesday, April 06, 2004

I'm sending this book to KunsangJones in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, as a trade for Nadine Gordimer's The House Gun. I hope you will enjoy the book -- best wishes from New Westminster, British Columbia! 

Journal Entry 3 by KunsangJones from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada on Saturday, May 01, 2004

This book was kindly exchanged - coast to coast - from British Columbia to Nova Scotia. Thanks, goatgrrl!
To be read and I'll review later. 

Journal Entry 4 by KunsangJones from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada on Friday, July 02, 2004

Set in South Carolina in 1964, the protagonist is a white 14 year old raised by a hurt / angry father and, since her mother's death, by a black woman. This is an excellent journey of inappropriate guilt being shed as the personal is political and is spiritual - the conections and tensions are key and well presented.
Excellent and it is with some reluctance that I will let this go to benefit someone else. 

Journal Entry 5 by CityofLakesGirl from Covehead, Prince Edward Island Canada on Sunday, September 12, 2004

I am so excited to have picked this up today at our meetup-thanks for sharing KunsangJones!
I will read and re-circulate at a future meetup. 

Journal Entry 6 by CityofLakesGirl from Covehead, Prince Edward Island Canada on Saturday, October 30, 2004

I always get sucked in by books that take place in the south!
This was a beautifully written book that totally captured me-finished reading it in a day.
I love the connection between the bees and Lily and her mother-a great way to tie the whole story together.
It is definitely a worthwhile read, and I will pass this along soon.
Thanks for sharing KunsangJones!
 

Journal Entry 7 by CityofLakesGirl at Uncommon Grounds, 1030 South Park Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada on Sunday, November 07, 2004

Released on Sunday, November 07, 2004 at about 10:00:00 AM BX time (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) at Uncommon Grounds coffeeshop (BookCrossing meeting) in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada.

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Bringing to today's meetup! 

Journal Entry 8 by bookhogger from Ottawa, Ontario Canada on Sunday, November 07, 2004

I've wanted to read this book for a whil - it's on my wish list.
Thanks for bringin it to the meetup - It is on the top of my TBR pile 

Journal Entry 9 by bookhogger from Ottawa, Ontario Canada on Wednesday, November 17, 2004

I liked this book, though am ready for a book not about southern women :). I too read this quickly - took me two days. Loved the flow, loved the themes and great characters. In some sections, I wished the book had scratch and sniff stickers. 

Journal Entry 10 by bookhogger at -- Controlled Release in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada on Sunday, November 21, 2004

Released on Sunday, November 21, 2004 at about 2:00:00 PM BX time (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) at a potential bookcrosser in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada.

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An avid-reader friend has lots of unwanted time on her hands - so I gave her a few books. Hope she likes this one. Not sure if this book will be registered but it will be enjoyed (and that is the point isn't it? :) )