Journal Entry 1 by samulli from Weimar, Thüringen Germany on Friday, October 28, 2005

Kathleen Rowntree writes chicklit in the best sense of the word, I think. Her books are not great literature, but they are well written and her characters are interesting and lovable.

This one is about Tessa Brierley, living in the charming if eccentric village of Wychwood, who discovers that her husband has an affair with her best friend Maddy. Far from reacting in the expected way she develops a plan to help her keep both her husband and her friend. It’s light reading for lazy afternoons – and of course it has a happy ending, but it leaves you smiling.
Since I need room on my shelves this one goes out as RABCK or bookray – depending on how many people are interested.
 

Journal Entry 2 by samulli at sent to fellow bookcrosser (Weimar) in -- Per Post geschickt/ Persönlich weitergegeben --, Thüringen Germany on Friday, November 11, 2005

Released 6 yrs ago (11/11/2005 UTC) at sent to fellow bookcrosser (Weimar) in -- Per Post geschickt/ Persönlich weitergegeben --, Thüringen Germany

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Sent to gussy916 in India. I hope you like it! 

Journal Entry 3 by gussy916 from Singapore, Singapore Singapore on Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Just received this book in the mail....it's a RABCK! from Samulli!
Thank you so much...it got here safe and sound, loved the postcard...it's so exciting to receive big bulky envelopes with foreign stamps on it! yummy!
Will read this as soon as I can. 

Journal Entry 4 by gussy916 from Singapore, Singapore Singapore on Thursday, January 19, 2006

This was my first Rowntree and I was delighted. Her style of writing is quite dirrerent from most of the books I've read and somehow the portrayal of the life in Wychwood village was charming and light. Almost makes a city girl like me pack up and live there!

I'm offering this up as a RAY, think there are a lot of Kathleen Rowntree fans out there who could share this wonderful book. 

Journal Entry 5 by gussy916 from Singapore, Singapore Singapore on Monday, January 23, 2006

This is going out as a ray!!
Ray order

Hshah (India)
* Back to me *
Nikel27 (Germany)
Tabby-cat-owner (USA)
Booknhand (USA)
Suefitz (USA) *Cannot be contacted?
Catsalive (Australia)
Juliet982 (Venezuela) Stalled?!
nuriayasmin (Germany)
Carrie1 (Usa)
Sarahbear (Australia)*
.......?
 

Journal Entry 6 by gussy916 from Singapore, Singapore Singapore on Friday, February 17, 2006

I'm sending this book to Hshah. And once she reads it it will be on its way!
Enjoy Heena! 

Journal Entry 7 by hshah from Mumbai, Maharashtra India on Monday, February 20, 2006

Received the book. Thanks gussy916. Will start on this today and send it back asap.  

Journal Entry 8 by hshah from Mumbai, Maharashtra India on Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Initially you find the style of writing quite different but finally one is able to latch on to it. The creatives of the village and the life mesmerises you. Though im not sure what Tessa was going through the ordeal for!!

Sending it back to gussy916 for futhering the ray. Hope everyone enjoys it.
Happy Reading! 

Journal Entry 9 by gussy916 from Singapore, Singapore Singapore on Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Its back with me..and will be on its way to Nicole shortly... 

Journal Entry 10 by gussy916 at Indian Postal Service in Postal Mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, March 23, 2006

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And 'Between Friends' is on its way to Germany.
Safe travels little book! and hope it makes for an enjoyable read for everyone on the list. 

Journal Entry 11 by nikel27 from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg, Hessen Germany on Monday, April 10, 2006

arrived safe at my house.

update:
thanks for sharing with me, I liked the story even I don't really liked the end of the story.

Goes with me to the US and will be sent there. 

Journal Entry 12 by nikel27 at Post Office in Book Ring, Ginsheim -- Controlled Releases on Monday, April 17, 2006

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EnJoy the book !!!! 

Journal Entry 13 by tabby-cat-owner from Phoenix, Arizona USA on Wednesday, May 24, 2006

received this in the mail yesterday along with another bookray book to be read. I can't decide what to read first but I will read it ASAP and send it on its way. 

Journal Entry 14 by tabby-cat-owner from Phoenix, Arizona USA on Monday, May 29, 2006

A well written and entertaining book although the subject of the book was sometimes distressing to me. The book is about the ramifications of an affair. Tessa's philandering husband is carrying on an affair with her best friend. They live in a small English village. There are a several story lines developing throughout the book. That is what the book palatable. The many different characters whose paths cross and lives are interwoven. 

Journal Entry 15 by tabby-cat-owner at n/a in Bookray, Postal Release -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, June 17, 2006

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mailed to booknhand of San Jose, California as part of a bookrelay.

Hope you enjoy the book, booknhand! 

Journal Entry 16 by booknhand from San Jose, California USA on Sunday, July 02, 2006

Picked up out of the mailbox today after being away from home for a little over a week. It was waiting patiently along with another bookring.

I am in the middle of a great book now and as soon as I finish that book (probably today or tomorrow), I will start the bookring books. I will try to have this book moving again in a few weeks.

It looks like it is going to be a great summer of reading with the bookrings coming in consistantly. 

Journal Entry 17 by booknhand from San Jose, California USA on Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Finished this book last night - I found it a slow read, but interesting enough to finish.

I don't think I would have the stamina that Tessa has to keep up appearences for the sake of keeping her husband and her best friend while facing each of their deceitful actions.

It was interesting to read a book set in a different country and written as if everyone reading it knew the lingo - I quickly figured it out and found it interesting that they lovingly called each other "me, duck" and if I interpreted it correctly, "ta" meant thank you. It was rather enjoyable to decipher the menaing of words that were not common in the "American" English language.

The next person on the list is literally in a neighboring city less than a 10 minute drive away, so I am going to try to deliver this book in person. Have already PMed her.

Thanks for sharing and including me in the bookring :) 

Journal Entry 18 by booknhand from San Jose, California USA on Sunday, August 06, 2006

I never could get SueFitz's address, so this book will be on to catsalive as soon as get that address - have already sent PM requesting it. 

Journal Entry 19 by booknhand at Controlled Release - Bookring in San Jose, California USA on Tuesday, August 15, 2006

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Finally got this book moving again.

Sorry for the delay, it took a while to get address and I even had to skip someone because of no reply.

It is in the mail today and hopefully will have a fast travel. 

Journal Entry 20 by booknhand at Controlled Release - Bookring in San Jose, California USA on Tuesday, August 15, 2006

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Finally got this book moving again.

Sorry for the delay, it took a while to get address and I even had to skip someone because of no reply.

It is in the mail today and hopefully will have a fast travel. 

Journal Entry 21 by catsalive from Rooty Hill, New South Wales Australia on Friday, October 13, 2006

Got it. Thanks, booknhand. 

Journal Entry 22 by catsalive from Rooty Hill, New South Wales Australia on Monday, October 23, 2006

I enjoyed the book, village life, traditions and bitchiness, and I can see why Tessa didn't want her life completely disrupted. I'm sure this sort of thing goes on a lot, but I'm not sure I could do it. Still, you don't know what you'll do until you get there. I don't see the point of Eleanor's forgetfulness, seemed a complete red herring.

Thanks, gussy916. I'll get this off to Juliet982 ASAP. 

Journal Entry 23 by catsalive from Rooty Hill, New South Wales Australia on Sunday, October 29, 2006

Posted to Juliet982 today. 

Journal Entry 24 by Juliet982 on Friday, December 01, 2006

I got the book. Thank you catsalive!