Journal Entry 1 by Rrrcaron from Lancaster, New Hampshire USA on Friday, October 22, 2004

Starting a ring for this latest book I have received from The Literary Guild. I will read it when it returns from a well read journey.
Ruth 

Journal Entry 2 by Rrrcaron from Lancaster, New Hampshire USA on Wednesday, October 27, 2004

The ring beginns.... Order is as follows:
Judester-NY
batty14-NY
time-traveler-NY
vivdripper-Mass
yourotherleft-Penn
sweetpea0678-Fl
Mamikaem-Missouri
gypsyrose02-Aust.
tantan-Aust
Sterile-UK
Redhouse-UK
landrellec- France
home-Rrrcaron-NH
Enjoy everyone!
Ruth 

Journal Entry 3 by Judester from Bloomington, Illinois USA on Friday, November 05, 2004

received in the mail on bookring route 11/05/04 from Rrrcaron .. very much looking forward to starting it this weekend! 

Journal Entry 4 by Judester from Bloomington, Illinois USA on Wednesday, November 10, 2004

released directly to batty14 - who happens to be my sister! - at book club last evening 11/09/04 

Journal Entry 5 by batty14 from Ballston Spa, New York USA on Thursday, November 11, 2004

Rec'd today and will put towards the top of the TBR pile! 

Journal Entry 6 by batty14 from Ballston Spa, New York USA on Sunday, November 28, 2004

A quick read. Heavy topic, but the story moved along quickly. Not one of her best, but a good read overall. Waiting to hear from time-traveler and will ship out early this week. 

Journal Entry 7 by batty14 at sending in the mail in Ballston Spa, New York USA on Tuesday, December 07, 2004

Released on Sunday, December 05, 2004 at about 11:00:00 AM BX time (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) at sending in the mail in Ballston Spa, New York USA.

RELEASE NOTES:

Book went in the mail and should be arriving soon. Enjoy! 

Journal Entry 8 by time-traveler from Westchester, New York USA on Friday, December 10, 2004

I received this today. It will be the next book I read! 

Journal Entry 9 by time-traveler from Westchester, New York USA on Wednesday, December 29, 2004

Once the holidays were over I was able to concentrate on reading this book. It is the 3rd Anita Shreve book I've read this year, and once again, I realize what a great novelist she is. This was a very simple story, yet powerful, as the characters struggle to overcome their grief.

It was fun for me to read this book, since some of the story takes place in Westchester County, NY, which is where I live. Also, back in May, I went to an Anita Shreve book signing at The Tarrytown Library, and she did a reading from Light On Snow. Since then, I've been waiting for it to be released so I could read it.

The one word I would use to describe this story is "bittersweet." I'm really glad I read it. Thank you for sending this out on a ring, Rrrcaron. I'll post another journal entry when I get it out in the mail to vivdripper.

 

Journal Entry 10 by time-traveler from Westchester, New York USA on Monday, January 03, 2005

Sending via media mail to the next person in the bookring - vivdripper. I hope you enjoy it.

My first "release" for antof9's 2005 Winter Wonderland Release Challenge!



 

Journal Entry 11 by vivdripper from Quincy, Massachusetts USA on Friday, January 07, 2005

I just received this a few minutes ago when I heard a loud "thump" on my porch. I started "looking" at it immediately and have already decided to put my other current reads on hold while I read this one. Thanks for starting this ring. I'll journal when done. 

Journal Entry 12 by vivdripper from Quincy, Massachusetts USA on Monday, January 24, 2005

I sent this off today to yourotherleft. I enjoyed this book quite a bit. I was especially moved by the main character's willingness to believe the best in people.

Thanks for this ring. I hope future participants will enjoy this as well! 

Journal Entry 13 by yourotherleft from Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania USA on Friday, January 28, 2005

This came in the mail today. I'll read it and pass it on as soon as I can. Thanks! 

Journal Entry 14 by yourotherleft from Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania USA on Friday, July 29, 2005

This book was all right. I enjoyed the story overall, but agree that Shreve can do much better. I felt like the writing was a little choppy...maybe a little forced, and I didn't have as much sympathy with the characters as I should have given their situation.

Thanks for sharing, Rrrcaron, sorry for taking so long. I mailed this off to sweetpea0678 today. 

Journal Entry 15 by sweetpea0678 from Saint Petersburg, Florida USA on Friday, August 05, 2005

Book has arrived. Will get to as soon as I can. 

Journal Entry 16 by sweetpea0678 at Book Ring in Bookring, Postal Release -- Controlled Releases on Monday, October 17, 2005

Released 6 yrs ago (10/17/2005 UTC) at Book Ring in Bookring, Postal Release -- Controlled Releases

WILD RELEASE NOTES:

RELEASE NOTES:

on its way to Mamikaem
 

Journal Entry 17 by Mamikaem from Maryland Heights, Missouri USA on Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Oops - I asked twice to be removed from this since I received my own copy, but I guess the PMs didn't go through. I will pass this along as soon as I get an address.

Mailed to gypsyrose02 on 11/14/05 via surface mail (takes 4 - 6 weeks). 

Journal Entry 18 by gypsyrose02 from Byford, Western Australia Australia on Sunday, January 29, 2006

has arrived with me. already started reading it. ta 

Journal Entry 19 by gypsyrose02 from Byford, Western Australia Australia on Thursday, February 09, 2006

finished this last night. my first anita shreave. it was ok. enough to keep me reading to the end, but at the same time didnt really grab me. will try some others of hers first before i decide if ill continue to read more of hers. thanks for including me. i have tantan's address and will be posting it out soon. 

Journal Entry 20 by gypsyrose02 from Byford, Western Australia Australia on Thursday, March 30, 2006

going out to tantan today. sorry for the delay. 

Journal Entry 21 by tantan from Gympie, Queensland Australia on Sunday, April 09, 2006

Received today - thanks gypsyrose02. I have a couple of other bookrings in front of it, but will get to it as soon as I can.

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Edit May 10th, 2006: I started this one yesterday. It shouldn't take too long to get through, and I'll post it off as soon as I'm done. 

Journal Entry 22 by tantan from Gympie, Queensland Australia on Monday, May 15, 2006

This was the first Anita Shreve I'd read in quite some time, and it's reminded me why I like her books so much. I really enjoyed the story. The settings were very descriptive. I've never lived anywhere with weather even remotely like that in the book so I found the descriptions to be really evocative. It was a very enjoyable read - once I got into it I didn't want to put the book down.

Sterile, Redhouse, and landrellec all asked to be skipped so the book will now be heading back to Rrrcaron.

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Edit May 18th, 2006: Posted to Rrrcaron today via Economy Airmail.

 

Journal Entry 23 by Rrrcaron from Lancaster, New Hampshire USA on Saturday, May 27, 2006

Arrived home safe and sound. Thanks for participating everybody!!!
Ruth