Journal Entry 1 by Readabuck from Teaneck, New Jersey USA on Thursday, November 17, 2005

I liked this. Really "felt for" the main character as she tried to adjust to America, her arranged marriage, live-in in-laws, and a "secret double life." An enjoyable story from the author of "For Matrimonial Purposes."

Reserving for possible inclusion in the Fiction Book Box.  

Journal Entry 2 by Readabuck from Teaneck, New Jersey USA on Monday, December 26, 2005

Adding this to Pyan's Fiction Bookbox. Mailing out tomorrow. 

Journal Entry 3 by Lobodyke from Bardstown, Kentucky USA on Sunday, January 01, 2006

Like many BookCrossers, I've been enjoying the recent plethora of fiction books on the market about Indian culture, so I had to take this one out of Pyan's Fiction Bookbox to read. 

Journal Entry 4 by Lobodyke from Bardstown, Kentucky USA on Saturday, May 13, 2006

I'm changing the status of this book to "reserved" for a potential bookray. If you're interested, please PM me with your shipping preferences. 

Journal Entry 5 by Lobodyke from Bardstown, Kentucky USA on Wednesday, May 31, 2006

I was surprised that I enjoyed this book so much, because most "chick lit" is not my style. I think it was the description of the culture clash (Indian vs. American), and the way that Prayi overcomes the obstacles in her life that made it interesting to me. I can't say much more without spoiling the plot ... I'll start the bookray as soon as I have the money for postage and time to go to the PO. 

Journal Entry 6 by Bulan-Purnama from Springfield, Oregon USA on Saturday, December 30, 2006

It is here in Oregon, received today. I am currently have two books to read, then, I will start with this one. Thanks for mailing the book lobodyke. 

Journal Entry 7 by Bulan-Purnama from Springfield, Oregon USA on Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Just an update, will be finishing by early next week then off to azuki. Lbinder is not responding my pm. 

Journal Entry 8 by Bulan-Purnama from Springfield, Oregon USA on Monday, January 29, 2007

Journal Entry 9 by azuki from Miami, Florida USA on Thursday, February 15, 2007

Finally, lunch time for me to catch up on journaling!! I got this book yesterday and look forward to reading it! 

Journal Entry 10 by azuki from Miami, Florida USA on Saturday, March 03, 2007

A totally delightful read. I like how all characters are just normal people, not perfect but neither evilly portraited like Miranda Priestly (The Devil Wears Prada). The ending is a little too perfect too sweet but I guess that's what makes chick lit.
Will mail out next week to darkpunkangel. 

Journal Entry 11 by darkpunkangel from Barrie, Ontario Canada on Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Arrived safely today, thanks azuki for passing this on to me. I'll probably be able to start this today. 

Journal Entry 12 by darkpunkangel from Barrie, Ontario Canada on Tuesday, March 20, 2007

WOW! This is great, I'm glad for both Sanjay and Priya at the end. I never liked the in-laws, but I guess they were really old-fashioned and did not understand the modern ways. I'm glad it was a happy ending though :D!

I'll be sending this to the next person soon. 

Journal Entry 13 by darkpunkangel from Barrie, Ontario Canada on Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Sorry for the delay, I sent it on to the next person today! 

Journal Entry 14 by CdnLibrarian from Orillia, Ontario Canada on Friday, April 27, 2007

Received the book on Friday, April 20th; will be finished shortly as I'm halfway through already. 

Journal Entry 15 by BOKWORMY on Friday, August 03, 2007

Thanks CdnLibrarian for posting it over :)

Looking forward to reading this one!

X 

Journal Entry 16 by BOKWORMY on Wednesday, August 29, 2007

What a nice cosy read. Fairy tale plot with culture clash dilemmas, with lots of LOL moments. I just loved Priya´s character =)

29/08 - PMed katayoun for addy!
18/09 - PMing katayoun once again!

20/09 - PMed eloisamos for addy since katayoun hasn´t replied to my PMs.
03/10 - PMed eloisamos once again! Goodness me, I´m not having much luck with forwarding this bookrings :# 

Journal Entry 17 by BOKWORMY at on Monday, October 08, 2007

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On the way to eloisamos in Brazil! 

Journal Entry 18 by eloisamos from São Paulo, São Paulo Brazil on Wednesday, January 02, 2008

It arrived sometime in December but I couldn´t reach a computer until now...
I loved the history and think that it were diferent from other chic lits...
Thank you for send it to me!!
PS: I´m sending for carrie1´s address. 

Journal Entry 19 by eloisamos from São Paulo, São Paulo Brazil on Friday, February 01, 2008

It is going to USA 

Journal Entry 20 by eloisamos from São Paulo, São Paulo Brazil on Monday, February 11, 2008

The book returned to me. I will confirm carrie1´s address and send it again. 

Journal Entry 21 by carrie1 from Crossville, Tennessee USA on Tuesday, May 27, 2008

When I returned home from a recent short trip this book was waiting for me. I've gotten started on it and like it already. :) 

Journal Entry 22 by carrie1 from Crossville, Tennessee USA on Tuesday, June 03, 2008

I enjoyed this book. It was amusing and easy for me to relate with the main character although our lives are very different. I'd like to read more from this author.

Sending on to LGinder today...

 

Journal Entry 23 by LGinder on Thursday, June 05, 2008

Arrived safely in todays mail. I'll pm the next in line and read it over the weekend. 

Journal Entry 24 by LGinder on Friday, June 06, 2008

What a delightful little book! I picked it up last, to avoid mindless tv, and found myself 100 pages into by the time I went to bed. Needless to say I "found the time" to pick it back up and finish it today ... days like today are rare and I must say I enjoyed my time reading! Interesting to read about women's roles in the Indian family.

As I'm last on the list I will be enclosing this in a "flower power" bookbox that is coming my way next week.

Thanks! 

Journal Entry 25 by LGinder at Mailed to next particpant in by mail, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, June 08, 2008

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Releasing into sweetsangria's "Flower Power" book box. 

Journal Entry 26 by time-traveler from Westchester, New York USA on Saturday, August 02, 2008

I'm removing this from sweetsangria's Flower Power Bookbox. I seem to be gravitating towards books about Indian culture and this one sounds light and uplifting. I couldn't resist it - thanks for adding it to the bookbox, LGinder. 

Journal Entry 27 by time-traveler from Westchester, New York USA on Monday, October 13, 2008

I loved this! It was warm and funny and I really enjoyed the references to karma...Priya's grandmother has a list of "things guaranteed to blight one's karma into infinity" (namely, malicious gossip and eavesdropping). I'm always interested in the way women in some cultures have to struggle with traditional and demanding in-laws. I am going to put For Matrimonial Purposes on my wishlist!

To be released this weekend for 4 release challenges:
DragonGoddess' Tick Tock Challenge
guinaveve's Keep Them Moving Challenge
cafekat's 52 Towns in 52 Weeks Challenge 

Journal Entry 28 by time-traveler at Mobil on 481 (near Mimi's) in Fulton, New York USA on Sunday, October 19, 2008

Released 3 yrs ago (10/19/2008 UTC) at Mobil on 481 (near Mimi's) in Fulton, New York USA

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In side the mini mart, next to the Frosted Flakes cereal.