Journal Entry 1 by BelleMorte from Tuscaloosa, Alabama USA on Thursday, October 28, 2004

reading currently and not near as good as i was thinking it would be... i read reviews about it being funny? I dont think so. ive read one mildy funny thing so far and im almost done... not too bad though... a little boring 

Journal Entry 2 by BelleMorte from Tuscaloosa, Alabama USA on Tuesday, November 09, 2004

finished this... and wow... that was bad... i dont know where people were getting that it was funny, cept at the end, in a way... to each his own... though this is a vampire book and i generally keep them all unless they are truly awful, i would be willing to consider a trade, prolly for another vamp book.

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Decided to turn this into a bookray cause I noticed a few people had this on their WL. We'll see how it works out...

My BookRing Rules:
*Journal the book as soon as you receive it and PM the person next in line to cut down on time.(if you cannot contact the person after a week PM me)
*After you have finished reading it, make another entry with what you thought of it
*When you mail it to the next person, make release notes for it
*Make sure that you can read it in 30 days or less. If not, drop out or do not join
*Whatever shipping you want to use is fine :)



Thanks!!
The Current List:

1- sharalsbooks (AZ, anywhere)
2- Starry-Starry (UK, anywhere)
3- boucli (France, anywhere)
4- jarrett622 (VA, US only)
5- choclaholic (TX, US only)
6- BigrTex (TX, North America)
7- gkonkler5 (WY, anywhere)
8- luvtink81 (Kansas, USA)
9- Icesong927 (WA, US only)
10- icekween01(Missouri, anywhere)
11- pheelya (Maryland, anywhere)

** Sent on 1-10-05 to sharalsbooks :)

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Journal Entry 3 by sharalsbooks from Chandler, Arizona USA on Friday, January 14, 2005

Journal Entry 4 by sharalsbooks from Chandler, Arizona USA on Wednesday, January 19, 2005

Journal Entry 5 by sharalsbooks from Chandler, Arizona USA on Friday, January 21, 2005

Journal Entry 6 by sharalsbooks at on Friday, January 21, 2005

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Journal Entry 7 by Starry-Starry from Llandrindod Wells, Wales United Kingdom on Thursday, January 27, 2005

Received today, thanks sharalsbooks and BelleMorte. I've enjoyed the Christopher Moore books I've read so far so I'm looking forward to this one. I'll start it at the weekend. 

Journal Entry 8 by Starry-Starry from Llandrindod Wells, Wales United Kingdom on Sunday, February 13, 2005

Loved this book, it is my favourite Christopher Moore book so far. I don't think it was funny per se, but it is a great story. The characters are a wonderfully quirky and the plot is fast-paced, I always wanted to know what happened next. I haven't read many vampire books but this seemed to parody most of them and I guess therein lies the humour.

Thanks Bellemorte for including me in the ray, I'll send it on to Boucli when I've confirmed her address. 

Journal Entry 9 by boucli from Toulouse, Midi-Pyrénées France on Friday, February 18, 2005

Received in the mail yesterday, thanks Starry-starry, and BelleMorte for starting this ray !
More later... 

Journal Entry 10 by boucli from Toulouse, Midi-Pyrénées France on Tuesday, March 08, 2005

Well, I could make mine Starry-starry's comments about this book... It is my second Moore's books so far, the first being "Lamb", about which I was quite disapointed (I guess I was expecting too much)...
But I really enjoyed this one, i thought the characters were great, and I even laughed out loud a few times (I loved Tommy's favorite line : "But Lestat can do it....").

Thanks BelleMorte (could be Jody's nickname, by the way ;-) for including me in this ray !

The book will leave as soon as I get jarrett622's address. 

Journal Entry 11 by jarrett622 from Galax, Virginia USA on Tuesday, March 15, 2005

This was at the PO yesterday. Can't wait to read it! :-) 

Journal Entry 12 by jarrett622 from Galax, Virginia USA on Tuesday, March 15, 2005

This was a very quick read, about 4 hours. I loved it! Moore writes such good books.

I'll be mailing this on to choclaholic as soon as I have an address. 

Journal Entry 13 by choclaholic from San Antonio, Texas USA on Thursday, April 21, 2005

Got it, thanks! I'll start reading it next...look for my review coming soon! 

Journal Entry 14 by choclaholic from San Antonio, Texas USA on Sunday, May 01, 2005

2005/25

7 1/2 stars.

As with all Christopher Moore books, this is quite an outrageous adventure. Moore's topic du jour: Vampires. Previous Moore books have included Demons, Whales, Native American Spirit Guides, and my all time favorite, Jesus.

This particular comic romp is a love story set in modern day San Francisco, and prinicipally involves a red-headed twenty-something serial-dater named Jody, and fresh-from-the-farm Hoosier boy named Tommy.

And it begins: Jody, just bitten, is in need of new digs, as she just can't live with her old boyfriend in her new condition. Ditto Tommy -- needs a roomie -- as he doesn't want to live with the Five Wongs in one room anymore. Jody needs a helper who can survive in daylight, and Tommy needs adventurous experiences he can transform into written words. It's a match made in....heaven?

Anyway, while Tommy works nights at the Safeway playing such sports as Frozen Turkey Bowling with his crew of "Animals", Jody is out trying to learn the ropes of vampirism. Still, the police are becoming suspicious of this series of strange murders that seem to surround Tommy, and the local homeless man known as "The Emperor" is vocalizing his not-so-abstract fear of Vampires.

Of course many crazy adventures follow, so if you're looking for a book that's deep or insightful; dark, macabre or goth -- this is probably not your book. But if it's a little mind candy you want, complete with brass-covered snapping turtles -- this could be the book for you.

Not as good as Lamb, better than Lust Lizard, and about the same quality as Coyote Blue, it is still a must read for all Moore fans. This will be going out to BigrTex tomorrow. Thanks for your patience!

Choclaholic 

Journal Entry 15 by BigrTex from Cedar Park, Texas USA on Friday, May 06, 2005

Received it yesterday, and I've already started to read it. I've enjoyed the first two chapters and look forward to relaxing with it this weekend. 

Journal Entry 16 by BigrTex from Cedar Park, Texas USA on Tuesday, May 10, 2005

This is one of my favorite Christopher Moore novels. I can't rank them, they just fall into great or flat. I recently read Lust Lizard and it was definately flat. This one, I kept finding myself laughing, and even reading quotes outloud to whoever glared at me for laughing. Some of them even smiled when they heard the quote. I would highly recommend this book, although with caveats for fans of serious vampire books.

The book is all packaged up and will be mailed out tonight or tomorrow morning. 

Journal Entry 17 by BigrTex at on Wednesday, May 11, 2005

Released 7 yrs ago (5/10/2005 UTC) at

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Journal Entry 18 by gkonkler5 from Casper, Wyoming USA on Thursday, May 19, 2005

Received this yesterday 05/18/05. Should be able to get started on it in the next few days. 

Journal Entry 19 by gkonkler5 from Casper, Wyoming USA on Sunday, May 29, 2005

Okay so this wasn't my favorite Christopher Moore read but still worth a look. Thanks for sharing BelleMorte. I'm sending this book on to luvtink81 in Witchita, KS Tuesday, June 31. Happy Reading! 

Journal Entry 20 by luvtink81 from Wichita, Kansas USA on Tuesday, June 07, 2005

Received in the mail today. I have a couple of other bookrings to read before this, so it might take me a bit, but it's definitely a priority. :) 

Journal Entry 21 by luvtink81 from Wichita, Kansas USA on Wednesday, July 20, 2005

Finished this book last week and mailed it off today. This wasn't my favorite Moore book, but I always love his quirky characters - my personal favorite of this one being the Emperor and his "men". Thanks for including me in the bookring! 

Journal Entry 22 by Icesong927 from Elizabeth City, North Carolina USA on Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Recived today. 

Journal Entry 23 by Icesong927 from Elizabeth City, North Carolina USA on Tuesday, August 02, 2005

It was ok. 

Journal Entry 24 by icekween01 from St. Louis, Missouri USA on Sunday, September 11, 2005

Journal Entry 25 by andr0id from St. Louis, Missouri USA on Monday, September 12, 2005

I received the book from bookcrosser icekween01.

I read it cover to cover yesterday. It was a relaxing silly tale, but it isn't laugh out loud funny like Lust Lizard or Lamb. I did enjoy it, though. I would recommend it if you are bored and just looking for something fluffy, but if it your first Christopher Moore book - please understand that this is not his greatest effort.

Returned it to icekween01. 

Journal Entry 26 by icekween01 from St. Louis, Missouri USA on Monday, September 12, 2005

Journal Entry 27 by icekween01 from St. Louis, Missouri USA on Saturday, October 29, 2005

Journal Entry 28 by icekween01 from St. Louis, Missouri USA on Sunday, October 30, 2005

Journal Entry 29 by icekween01 from St. Louis, Missouri USA on Friday, December 02, 2005

Journal Entry 30 by icekween01 at Mailed to fellow Bookcrosser in St. Louis, Missouri USA on Monday, January 09, 2006

Released 6 yrs ago (1/9/2006 UTC) at Mailed to fellow Bookcrosser in St. Louis, Missouri USA

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sending off to ToXiCKiTTiKiSS to restart the ray.

ENJOY! 

Journal Entry 31 by ToXiCKiTTiKiSS from Temecula, California USA on Monday, February 06, 2006

Received today. Will begin reading when I get a chance. Thanks. =) 

Journal Entry 32 by ToXiCKiTTiKiSS from Temecula, California USA on Thursday, February 16, 2006

Read a couple days ago and have not had a chance to get on the computer long enough to journal it. I thought it was hilarious. The ending was quite a twist. First heard of this guy from my english teacher and I knew I had to read his books. I hope I can read his other books someday. Thanks for sharing the book. Will be sending to next person when I get a chance. 

Journal Entry 33 by TinkEsq from Akron, Ohio USA on Thursday, March 02, 2006

Received this a few days ago, but didn't have computer access to journal it at the time. I am finishing up another book now and will start this one over the weekend. Perfect timing since I'm in a vampire novel mood...currently reading "The Historian" and an Anita Blake novel! :)
3/13/06 - I really enjoyed this book. It was a nice little twist on the typical vampire story. And, of course, there were some funny bits too.
Mailing to vzfamily on 3/15. 

Journal Entry 34 by vzfamily from Willard, Ohio USA on Tuesday, March 21, 2006

I received this in today's mail! Perfect timing as I just finished my other book tonight! I'll start on this one! Thank you for allowing me to join this bookring!

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This is only the 2nd Christopher Moore book I've read. I didn't think it was as funny as Fluke - but definitley funny! This is my first 'vampire book' - and it had me cracking up most of the way through! 

Journal Entry 35 by vzfamily at Postal Release in Willard, Ohio USA on Friday, March 31, 2006

Released 6 yrs ago (3/31/2006 UTC) at Postal Release in Willard, Ohio USA

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Sending this onto dospescados as KarenZero asked to be skipped at this time. Happy Reading! 

Journal Entry 36 by dospescados on Thursday, April 06, 2006

This was waiting for me when I got home from my road trip to Indiana. I'm looking forward to it and my boyfriend has already dived in. =) Thanks! 

Journal Entry 37 by dospescados on Saturday, June 24, 2006

Sorry this has been with me so long. I just read it this week and, like the rest of his books, I loved it. My favorite so far is Coyote Blue but this one is right up there. My boyfriend also read this and enjoyed it.

And the book travels on... 

Journal Entry 38 by FortyToo from Westfield, New Jersey USA on Tuesday, July 11, 2006

I was away from home for a week....finally get to check my mail and, *BLAM!*, not 1, but 3--that's right--THREE-- Christopher Moore books are waiting for me. Two of them were bundled in the same package even though they are parts of entirely different rings/rays. LOL! Guess I'm *supposed* to read some Christopher Moore in the next few weeks!

This one, Bloodsucking Fiends, was in the same package as Coyote Blue. (From dospescados. Thank you!) The Stupidest Angel arrived separately.

I sure am glad it's summertime and I'm in the mood to read :) Lamb was probably a Top 2 favorite book last year, so I'm really looking forward to all three of these...but which one first? 

Journal Entry 39 by FortyToo from Westfield, New Jersey USA on Thursday, July 13, 2006

Journal Entry 40 by Lpree from Omaha, Nebraska USA on Tuesday, July 25, 2006

This arrived a couple of days ago. I have a few other rings ahead of it, but will read it as soon as I can.

I'm really looking forward to reading this book as this will be my first Christopher Moore novel. He seems like a really funny writer, so I can't wait to read it! 

Journal Entry 41 by Lpree from Omaha, Nebraska USA on Thursday, September 28, 2006

So sorry for the delay! It's been a crazy couple of months here.

anyway, I just finished this book and really enjoyed it. This is my first Christopher Moore book and I look forward to reading more. It was a crazy story, but I couldn't wait to see how it ended!

I've already PM'd the next in line and will mail it out as soon as I get an address.

Thanks again for sharing this book and I apologize again for holding it up!

UPDATE - jdonahue1967 has asked to be skipped and pheelya has a message on her bookshelf to skip her on any rings. So I'm moving down the list until I get an address. 

Journal Entry 42 by catrionamoore from Ellistown, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 29, 2006

I've not had rings or rays for a couple of months and now this is the second to turn up this week! I shall try and get it moved on before Xmas, however I will avoid putting it in the post over the holidays as that tends to be when I lose stuff and it never resurfaces again. 

Journal Entry 43 by catrionamoore from Ellistown, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Thursday, December 14, 2006

I really enjoyed this book. I was easy going, humourous and didn't require too much thinking. Just what I needed!

Christopher Moore books seem to be a bit like Marmite, you either love them or hate them; just becuase you liked one doesn't necessarily mean you'll enjoy another. To me that is part of the appeal of his stories as i just don't know what I'm going to get.

I shall pass this on to dodau as soon as she reminds me of her address. 

Journal Entry 44 by dodau from Ellesmere Port, Cheshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 24, 2007

I've already read this one but it doesn't matter as I love his books so much I can easily and happily read it again. 

Journal Entry 45 by dodau from Ellesmere Port, Cheshire United Kingdom on Sunday, January 28, 2007

Still as good as the first time I read this. I love this guys books and hope he writes many more.

Nalex has passed on this so I am pming hshah today 7th Feb 

Journal Entry 46 by dodau at Surface Mail in Fellow Bookcrosser, A Bookray -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Released 5 yrs ago (2/14/2007 UTC) at Surface Mail in Fellow Bookcrosser, A Bookray -- Controlled Releases

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Journal Entry 47 by lostbookisland on Sunday, February 03, 2008