Journal Entry 1 by SecondSCOBCZ from State College, Pennsylvania USA on Monday, May 28, 2007

Pre-numbered label used for registration.

Gerry picked this up for my OBCZ at a yard sale in State College, PA, USA. 

Journal Entry 2 by LyekkaMarengo from Warriors Mark, Pennsylvania USA on Thursday, February 21, 2008

Going out to collectorkerri from the "First Sentences Virtual BookBox". Sorry it took so long, things just got in the way. BTW - this was #5 - "The gate was packed with weary travelers, most of them standing and huddled along the walls because the meager allotment of plastic chairs had long since been taken." Sorry this took so long to get out.

Enjoy. 

Journal Entry 3 by collectorkerri from Springfield, Illinois USA on Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Received. Thanks! Will go on my TBR shelf. 

Journal Entry 4 by collectorkerri from Springfield, Illinois USA on Monday, December 15, 2008

I was a bit reluctant to try again with John Grisham. I had attempted to read his books before, but found they were not to my taste. This one was different, though. I found it an utterly charming Christmastime read. It tells the story of what happens when an empty nester couple decides to "skip" Christmas one year and go on a cruise instead--no Christmas cards, no Christmas parties, no Christmas tree, nothing--and what happens when their friends and neighbors just don't understand.

Sent to JennyC1230 as part of my monthly RABCK drawing. 

Journal Entry 5 by JennyC1230 from Woodstock, Georgia USA on Monday, December 22, 2008

Thank you so much for the book! I am looking forward to reading it! 

Journal Entry 6 by JennyC1230 from Woodstock, Georgia USA on Friday, February 20, 2009

Book Description:

Imagine a year without the chaos and frenzy that has become part of our holiday tradition - this is just what Luther and Nora Krank have in mind when they plan to skip Christmas and embark on a Caribbean cruise instead. But as this weary couple is about to discover - it's not as easy as that.

My Review:

This was such a cute story! I can relate, as much as I love Christmas, sometimes, it seems like too much work. I usually have to stop and remind myself to stop and enjoy rather than just rushing around like crazy the whole time.
 

Journal Entry 7 by JennyC1230 at A friend, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Released 3 yrs ago (3/24/2009 UTC) at A friend, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases

CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:

CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:

If you have found this book, welcome to Bookcrossing and thank you for taking the time to let us know about its journey. Feel free to enjoy the book and pass it along to a friend, neighbor, family member or co-worker, or simply leave it somewhere for another lucky reader to enjoy as you did! This book isn’t your type of read? No problem, don't feel obliged to read it, just be kind enough to help it on its journey. If you join, please use my name as your referring member: JennyC1230.

Thank you Flossie771! Enjoy the book! 

Journal Entry 8 by flossie771 from Villa Rica, Georgia USA on Thursday, March 26, 2009

Another great book sent to me from JennyC1230. Thanks!!! 

Journal Entry 9 by flossie771 from Villa Rica, Georgia USA on Saturday, October 10, 2009

What a cute story.....yes, Christmas can sometimes be crazy, but I still love it. I enjoyed this book, thanks for sharing with me.
Placing in my availables. 

Journal Entry 10 by flossie771 from Villa Rica, Georgia USA on Sunday, May 16, 2010

Placing in the random shrinking bookbox. 

Journal Entry 11 by flossie771 at -- Mail or by hand,rings, RABCK, meetings, web, Georgia USA on Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Released 2 yrs ago (5/19/2010 UTC) at -- Mail or by hand,rings, RABCK, meetings, web, Georgia USA

CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:

CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:

mailed out today 

Journal Entry 12 by mom2jwn at East Freedom, Pennsylvania USA on Thursday, July 08, 2010

Took from flossie771's random shrinking bookbox. 

Journal Entry 13 by mom2jwn at East Freedom, Pennsylvania USA on Thursday, December 16, 2010

Added to the Wrap-It-Up Bookbox 

Journal Entry 14 by rosepetal2 at Hurst, Illinois USA on Friday, January 14, 2011

I picked this one from the Wrap It Up bookbox. I've read it before several years ago and thought it was very funny. Not a usual Grisham book but a nice change of pace from his legal books. I plan to release this book shortly. 

Journal Entry 15 by rosepetal2 at Hurst, Illinois USA on Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Released 1 yr ago (1/19/2011 UTC) at Hurst, Illinois USA

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I am sending this book to marty2010 to be included as wedding favors. Hope the recipient enjoys the story and shares a story of their own. 

Journal Entry 16 by marty2010 at San Diego, California USA on Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Caught this book as a controlled release/donation for my wedding so kindly sent by Rosepetal2 (using bookcrossing books as wedding favors). Thank you!

To our wedding guests, we hope you enjoy this book. Please take a moment to share your favorite memory of our wedding along with your thoughts of the book.

Feel free to re-release the book when you are fishished. We look forward to following the lives of the books from our wedding over the years :) 

Journal Entry 17 by marty2010 at -- Wild Released somewhere in San Diego -- in San Diego, California USA on Thursday, May 24, 2012

Released 3 days ago (5/24/2012 UTC) at -- Wild Released somewhere in San Diego -- in San Diego, California USA

WILD RELEASE NOTES:

This book was sent to us to be released as part of our wedding celebrations, but - sadly - it was left untaken. So, we are releasing this book somewhere in the San Diego area, along with some of its "brothers and sisters." I hope, to whomever finds it, that you enjoy it.