Journal Entry 1 by efs300 from Bedford, New Hampshire USA on Thursday, July 07, 2005

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Meet Julia, a wildly successful television producer who appears to have the picture-perfect life. But beneath the surface, things are not as perfect as they seem. Stuck in a loveless relationship with her boyfriend, Mark, Julia thinks a baby is the answer . . . but she may want a baby more than she wants her boyfriend. Will a trip to New York City with a jet-setting friend—and all the glittering energy and eligible men the city brings—help her discover what she really needs?
Maeve, on the other hand, is allergic to commitment. A feisty, red-haired, high-power career girl, she cherishes her ability to do just as she pleases and breaks out in a rash every time she passes a stroller. But when her no-strings-attached nightlife leads to an unexpected pregnancy, her reaction may be just as unexpected.And then there’s Samantha—happily married and eager to be the perfect June Cleaveresque mother. But baby George brings only exhaustion, extra pounds, and marital strife to her once tidy life. Is having an affair with a friend’s incredibly sexy husband theanswer?
By turns witty, rollicking, and tender, Babyville isn’t really a story about babies—it’s about three friends whose lives are suddenly turned upside-down by that life-changing event that hangs over the head of every girl: motherhood. 

Journal Entry 2 by efs300 from Bedford, New Hampshire USA on Monday, July 18, 2005

Offering this book as a US only Bookray. Forum post announcing bookray.

Participants:

1. SCRAM33
   
2. rern (New York)
   
3. three104 (Wisconsin)
   
4. Flakes (Illinois)
   
5. momofap (Iowa)
   
6. tnelson99 (Missouri)
   
7. TJROTH (Washington)
   
8. sunflowergalmmb (Oregon)
   
9. sunshinedreamr (Connecticut)
   
10. Karenlea (Glendale, California)
    
11. Guinneth(Manchester, NH)
    
12. booknhand (San Jose, CA)
    
13. missprisy(Cambridge, Massachusetts)
    
14. Aramena(Oklahoma City, OK)<---- Bookray Completed

Journal Entry 3 by efs300 from Bedford, New Hampshire USA on Tuesday, July 19, 2005

Put in the mail today to SCRAM33. 

Journal Entry 4 by SCRAM33 from Wilmington, North Carolina USA on Friday, July 29, 2005

Yay! Received in the mail. This is next on the TBR list then on to the next participant. Thanks for sharing! 

Journal Entry 5 by SCRAM33 from Wilmington, North Carolina USA on Friday, August 05, 2005

This was a quick breezy read. I liked the way the three stories tied together and looked at the baby issue from several different angles. Some characters I liked more than others and I thought the ending of the first was a bit abrupt, but is sort of tied up by the other stories later in the book. Sending on to rern as soon as I get an address. Thanks again for sharing! 

Journal Entry 6 by rern from Wantagh, New York USA on Sunday, September 04, 2005

this was waiting in the mail when I returned from vacation, along with a trilogy bookray. I will read as soon as possible, and send it on. 

Journal Entry 7 by rern from Wantagh, New York USA on Thursday, October 27, 2005

I wasn't sure I was going to care for this book after it arrived. I usually don't read "chick lit", but this is the beauty of bookcrossing, you can try out books that may be a genre that you don't normally read, without the commitment of a purchase. I was pleasantly surprised, I was really caught up in these characters and their crazy lives. The last chapter I truly felt for Sam and was embarassed right along with her! I will be on the lookout for more Jane Green! I am sending this along today. 

Journal Entry 8 by three104 from Catawba, Wisconsin USA on Thursday, November 03, 2005

This arrived today. Will read next. 

Journal Entry 9 by three104 from Catawba, Wisconsin USA on Sunday, November 06, 2005

I couldn't get into this book at first - I found I didn't give a fig for Julia and her problem. Once I was introduced to Maeve, I feel it became more interesting. I liked that 'the baby blues' was addressed somewhat with Sam - I know what it's like to be trapped in the house with needy little soul-suckers. I liked the way all the characters tied in together, after you get to meet them all. Overall, I enjoyed the book.

Will send on ASAP. 

Journal Entry 10 by Flakes from Bloomington, Illinois USA on Thursday, November 10, 2005

Arrived safe and sound. I'll start this one this weekend and send it on ASAP!:) 

Journal Entry 11 by Flakes from Bloomington, Illinois USA on Sunday, November 13, 2005

This was one of the best Jane Green books I've read. I really enjoyed the 3 separate but intertwining stories. Thanks for sharing, efs300! I've PM'd momofap for her address and I'll send it out as soon as I get a response. 

Journal Entry 12 by Flakes from Bloomington, Illinois USA on Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Sending today...enjoy!:) 

Journal Entry 13 by momofap from Sheldon, Iowa USA on Friday, November 18, 2005

This book arrived in the mail today. I need to finish one book before I can start this one. This book looks really interesting. 

Journal Entry 14 by momofap from Sheldon, Iowa USA on Wednesday, December 14, 2005

I am really sorry that I read this book so slow. My Family, new job, and sickness interupted my reading. I found this book to be interesting, but slow moving. There was never a spot in the book that held my interest so long that I just had to keep reading to findout what was going to happen. I might try another book by this author. As soon as I get the address, I will send this book on. I PM'ed the next person a day or so ago. Thank you for allowing me to try this author. 

Journal Entry 15 by tnelson99 from Festus, Missouri USA on Monday, January 09, 2006

I received this in the mail last week. My apologies for not journaling sooner, but I have one ahead of it and will read as soon as I can. Thanks for sharing! 

Journal Entry 16 by tnelson99 from Festus, Missouri USA on Monday, February 20, 2006

When I first started this book it was slow-moving and I almost gave up on it, but it soon caught my interest and I did move along quickly after that. It was a pretty good book, but long (over 400+ pages). It was a pretty good book and I would definitely read another from this author. I am PM'ing TJROTH today to get shipping info and will get it out this week. Thanks for sharing! 

Journal Entry 17 by TJROTH from Port Angeles, Washington USA on Sunday, February 26, 2006

Received in the mail yesterday. I have one and a half rings ahead of it but might bump it up as it looks like a much better read! 

Journal Entry 18 by sunflowergalmmb from Lincoln City, Oregon USA on Monday, April 17, 2006

This one landed in my mailbox sometime last week. I have started it already and should have it moving along very soon...

EDIT (April 17th) - sunshinedreamr has requested to be skipped at this time.

EDIT (May 5th) - I have received Karenlea's mailing address. I only have a few chapters to go...the book will be in the mail next week!

EDIT (May 9th) - I finished the book tonight at the gym. It's packaged up and ready to head for California tomorrow. I was surprised at where the plot when in the last part of the book. It didn't end up being what I expected, but I'm glad I was a part of the ray. Thanks for sharing! 

Journal Entry 19 by Karenlea from Glendale, California USA on Monday, May 15, 2006

Caught!!! I have a few books ahead of it, but I should be able to read it soon. I am also a fast reader and it looks like a quick book. Thank you for sharing!!! 

Journal Entry 20 by Karenlea from Glendale, California USA on Thursday, June 15, 2006

It took me a little bit to get into this book. I enjoyed the last section the most and wish that the story had focused more on Sam. This is the first Jane Green book that I have read, but I am willing to give another one of her novels a chance.

I will be sending this off to the next reader tomorrow afternoon. Thank you for sharing!!! 

Journal Entry 21 by Guinneth from Manchester, New Hampshire USA on Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Received today - thanks! Didn't realize this was a hardcover, but it looks to still be pretty cheap to mail via media rate.

I'll start right in.... 

Journal Entry 22 by Guinneth from Manchester, New Hampshire USA on Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Journal Entry 23 by Guinneth from Manchester, New Hampshire USA on Thursday, July 06, 2006

Still awaiting an address from booknhand, but as it's a holiday week here in the USA I'm going to give it a few more days before I try again. 

Journal Entry 24 by Guinneth from Manchester, New Hampshire USA on Thursday, July 13, 2006

Finally mailed this today - sorry it took so long! Delivery confirmation #0305 0830 0001 2073 1735. Enjoy, booknhand! 

Journal Entry 25 by booknhand from San Jose, California USA on Friday, July 28, 2006

Picked this one up from the mailbox today on a brief stopover at home between out of town trips.

It is 2nd in line after the one I am reading now and the one I have waiting. I will take it with me on my next two week out of town stay and with any luck, I can have it moving in two to three weeks - it all depends on the demands whiel I am away from home.

Thanks for sharing and being patient while I get to it :) 

Journal Entry 26 by booknhand from San Jose, California USA on Sunday, August 27, 2006

Finished this several days ago. Just now getting around to journalling it - Sorry :(

Like so many have said here, getting into it at first was a bit of a challenge. Once I finally did get into it, I found myself reading just to see how each person's story was unique.

I liked the way the ending brought all the stories together and how throughout the story some real life baby struggles and pleasures are shared.

This isn't the best Jane Green book I read, but I am glad to have had the opportunity to explore more of her work.

I have already requested address from missprissy. As soon as I get it, this book will be in the mail.

Thanks for sharing :) 

Journal Entry 27 by booknhand at Controlled Release - Bookring in San Jose, California USA on Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Released 5 yrs ago (9/6/2006 UTC) at Controlled Release - Bookring in San Jose, California USA

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Heading off to the next bookring participant.

Enjoy :) 

Journal Entry 28 by missprisy from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA on Friday, September 15, 2006

Received today, will be able to start this weekend. 

Journal Entry 29 by missprisy from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA on Tuesday, September 19, 2006

An enjoyable read during a long day of flying. I was hoping to get Aramena's mailing address before my impromptu trip to Oklahoma City (she lives in OKC!). I didn't have internet access while in OKC, but I'm home now and have her mailing address. I plan on mailing this book out tomorrow.

Mailed on Sept 22...enjoy! 

Journal Entry 30 by Aramena from Moore, Oklahoma USA on Monday, October 02, 2006

This arrived Thursday, but I forgot to journal it Friday, and wasn't near a computer over the weekend! 

Journal Entry 31 by Aramena from Moore, Oklahoma USA on Monday, November 20, 2006

Since I was last on the ray and had a few other book ring books, I put this one behind them, and finished it over the weekend. I found it very enjoyable, and liked the different viewpoints as each woman's story unfolded. I kind of fell like I've been in each woman's position at some point! Jane Green never fails to satisfy.

I'm sending this book to Jumieges as soon as I have her address! 

Journal Entry 32 by Jumieges from Gordonsville, Virginia USA on Friday, December 08, 2006

Got it this AM - thanks! I really love her books. 

Journal Entry 33 by Jumieges from Gordonsville, Virginia USA on Friday, January 12, 2007

This was a nice diversion amongst the business of the Christmas season, but it took me longer to read than normal. Now all I have to do is to find the next person on the list to send this to. 

Journal Entry 34 by Jumieges at yard sale @ 300 block on N. Main St. in Gordonsville, Virginia USA on Friday, July 31, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (8/8/2009 UTC) at yard sale @ 300 block on N. Main St. in Gordonsville, Virginia USA

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Stop by the yard sale! The books will be out front. Come and introduce yourself as a BX member and take them off my hands, so that I can make way for new books in my home. :)

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Journal Entry 35 by Jumieges from Gordonsville, Virginia USA on Friday, August 28, 2009

The book wasn't taken at the yard sale, so it's back on the available list. 

Journal Entry 36 by Jumieges at Book Thing of Baltimore, Inc. (as of May 2010 not accepting BC book donations) in Baltimore, Maryland USA on Friday, September 18, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (9/19/2009 UTC) at Book Thing of Baltimore, Inc. (as of May 2010 not accepting BC book donations) in Baltimore, Maryland USA

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My brother and sister-in-law plan to visit Book Thing tomorrow and will drop this book off for me.