Journal Entry 1 by Betty22 from West Molesey, Surrey United Kingdom on Saturday, August 25, 2007

This was the perfect book to start my summer holidays off with.
Having spent ages trawling through my NSS partner's bookshelf and wishlist, I think this might be up her street, and hopefully she's not read it this summer! 

Journal Entry 2 by camis from Tharston, Norfolk United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Thank you for this (an dall the other goodies!) I have recently read 'Thursday's At Eight' and really enjoyed it, so am looking forward to reading this one. 

Journal Entry 3 by camis from Tharston, Norfolk United Kingdom on Friday, April 11, 2008

This was well written with an interesting story, but I found it a bit slow going. I liked the twist though.! I have another use for this so it will have a new home soon. 

Journal Entry 4 by Katisha50 from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Monday, April 21, 2008

Won this in the "man" live bookswap at the Convention - and managed to hold on to it! Have just discovered Debbie Macomber so was pleased to get this. 

Journal Entry 5 by Katisha50 from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Saturday, October 17, 2009

Finally got round to reading this, and enjoyed it. I liked the tie-in at the end! 

Journal Entry 6 by Katisha50 at Kings Heath - York Road - Kitchen Garden Cafe in Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Saturday, October 17, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (10/18/2009 UTC) at Kings Heath - York Road - Kitchen Garden Cafe in Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom

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On the BookCrossing shelf to the left as you go through to the back room. 

Journal Entry 7 by LyzzyBee from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Except it didn't make it as far as the BookCrossing shelf as dear Katisha50, knowing I've been having a bit of a hard time recently and wanting to cheer me up (or being an inveterate book pusher (or both!)) waved it under my nose. May even read this out of order of acquisition (shock, horror!) 

Journal Entry 8 by LyzzyBee from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Sunday, November 15, 2009

It took a little while to get into this one (oh - it's called Susannah's Garden in the US in case anyone thinks it's a different book!) but I enjoyed the usual multi-generational family relationships, the strong women characters and the celebration of marriage.

Susannah feels trapped in her job, her marriage, and now between the demands of her 19 year old daughter and elderly, ailing mother. The need to go across State to care for her mother gives her an opportunity to look up an old boyfriend... who looms large and romantic in her imagination. Meanwhile, her mum keeps "seeing" her dead husband George, and her daughter starts to make the same mistake choosing between a man and her family that Susannah once made herself.

I *did* read this out of order, as when I came to choose a book the other day, I only had mysteries and other books I didn't really want to read over dinner. Finished this in the company of a hot bath and Mr Radox (was careful with it) after a day that started with a 9 mile run.

This is loosely part of the Blossom Street series, so I will see if the "usual suspects" want a read of it... 

Journal Entry 9 by LyzzyBee from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Monday, November 16, 2009

BookRing!

Rules:

1. Journal the book when you receive it
2. Try to read it and send it on within 1 month
3. PM the next reader and send it to them - make a release or journal entry on the book so we can all see its status
4. If you have any problems reading the book in time or getting hold of the next reader, please PM me or use the email address on my profile!

PARTICIPANTS:

LindyB28 UK (anywhere)
Inver Scotland (anywhere)
Annenz NZ (anywhere)
Purplerosebud UK (UK - at the end) 

Journal Entry 10 by LyzzyBee at Controlled Release, --by post or by hand (ie ring, ray, RABCK, trade) -- Controlled Releases on Monday, January 04, 2010

Released 2 yrs ago (1/4/2010 UTC) at Controlled Release, --by post or by hand (ie ring, ray, RABCK, trade) -- Controlled Releases

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Posting to LindyB today. Enjoy! 

Journal Entry 11 by LindyB28 from Cambridge, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom on Friday, January 08, 2010

Arrived yesterday; thanks Liz :-) 

Journal Entry 12 by LindyB28 from Cambridge, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, February 02, 2010

This is an enjoyable read. The first few chapters aren't the strongest part of the book (and could do with some editing I think!) but once the story gets going, the plot all works out beautifully. I must admit that I guessed the secret twist very early on but that didn't spoil the enjoyment of reading this book while knitting a scarf and relaxing tonight.

I'll PM Nordie for her address and try to get to the post office this week. 

Journal Entry 13 by Inver from Aberdeen, Scotland United Kingdom on Thursday, February 11, 2010

Journal Entry 14 by Inver at next person in ring - enjoy!, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Friday, March 05, 2010

Released 2 yrs ago (3/5/2010 UTC) at next person in ring - enjoy!, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom

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Winging it's way across the world to New Zealand....happy travels!! 

Journal Entry 15 by annenz from Greymouth, West Coast New Zealand on Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Arrived safely today and will be able to start reading in next couple of days!! 

Journal Entry 16 by annenz from Greymouth, West Coast New Zealand on Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Finally finished reading and loved it to bits, thanks for sharing!!!
Now on it's way to Purplerosebud:) 

Journal Entry 17 by purplerosebud at Petersfield, Hampshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Arrived safely today, thank you! I will read it right after my current book. 

Journal Entry 18 by purplerosebud at Petersfield, Hampshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Finished this one quickly and didn't see the twist coming! Will be on its way back to you very soon Liz. 

Journal Entry 19 by LyzzyBee at Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Saturday, June 26, 2010

Oops - forgot to record this coming back to me! Will take to the BC Birmingham meetup today as it didn't start with me and it's had a few readers... 

Journal Entry 20 by LyzzyBee at Hudson's, 122-124 Colmore Row in Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Saturday, June 26, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (6/26/2010 UTC) at Hudson's, 122-124 Colmore Row in Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom

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At the meetup this afternoon. If it's not picked up by another BookCrosser, it will go onto the Official BookCrossing Zone shelves in Hudsons. 

Journal Entry 21 by Megmac at Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Saturday, June 26, 2010

I was forced to pick this up because I wanted the cute bookmark Liz had put inside! will probably be released in Hatton on 3 July