Journal Entry 1 by Amusedbythis from Chicago, Illinois USA on Saturday, July 24, 2004

This is an excellent read. It is the story of commerce, intrigue and betrayal set among the Portguguese Jewish community of Amersterdam in 1659. While weaving a wonderful story, it describes the workings of merchantile exchanges.  

Journal Entry 2 by Amusedbythis from Chicago, Illinois USA on Saturday, July 31, 2004

This is going to be a short ring. Here is the order:
yourotherleft--Pennsylvania--book to be shipped here
jamesmum--California
tantan--Australia
Amusedbythis--Illinois
 

Journal Entry 3 by Amusedbythis at post office in Chicago, Illinois -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, August 07, 2004

Released on Saturday, August 07, 2004 at post office in Chicago, Illinois Controlled Releases.

This ring has begun! 

Journal Entry 4 by yourotherleft from Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania USA on Thursday, August 19, 2004

This was one of several books that arrived while I was on vacation. I'll read it and pass it on as soon as I can. Thanks! 

Journal Entry 5 by yourotherleft from Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania USA on Wednesday, December 08, 2004

This was an excellent book. I won't say too much because it's probably the twists and turns of the plot of this book that make it a really interesting read. Lots of intrigue that make for an interesting ending.

I mailed this out to jamesmum today. Thanks, Amusedbythis, for sharing and for your patience with me! 

Journal Entry 6 by jamesmum from Richmond, British Columbia Canada on Friday, January 07, 2005

Shoot - this arrived while I was away on vacation, and I'm just now starting it. I will get through it promptly, and will mail it on to the next participant soon (anyone have an m-bag to to Aussieland?)

1/24/05: Loving it so far!

I really quite enjoyed this book, and its insight into a community that I scarcely knew existed. The characters were believable, and the story was well-told. I am now on the lookout for other books by this author.

3/6/05: Oops - forgot to update my journal entry for this. It is in an m-bag on its way to TanTan. 

Journal Entry 7 by tantan from Gympie, Queensland Australia on Sunday, May 01, 2005

Received in the mailbag thanks to jamesmum. This is a few down on the bookrings pile, but I'll be on to it as soon as possible. 

Journal Entry 8 by tantan from Gympie, Queensland Australia on Monday, May 30, 2005

Just wanted to update that I've started reading this book, and so far (about 50 pages in) I'm loving it. 

Journal Entry 9 by tantan from Gympie, Queensland Australia on Tuesday, June 07, 2005

Really enjoyed this! It captured my interest right from the start, and the abundance of characters were handled so well that I didn't find it hard to follow. Although the ins and outs of the trading was mind-boggling! 

Journal Entry 10 by tantan from Gympie, Queensland Australia on Tuesday, June 14, 2005

Posted to Amusedbythis today via surface mail. 

Journal Entry 11 by Amusedbythis from Chicago, Illinois USA on Wednesday, August 24, 2005

This book is safely home. Glad to have shared it!