Journal Entry 1 by pinklady60 from San Diego, California USA on Sunday, April 12, 2009

Purchased in a second-hand shop in Del Mar. I really loved Chocolat by this author.

trade paperback 

Journal Entry 2 by pinklady60 from San Diego, California USA on Friday, April 24, 2009

Jay Mackintosh's memories are revived by the delivery of a bottle of home-brewed wine from a long-vanished friend. Disillusioned by adulthood, Jay escapes to a derelict farmhouse to reignite his literary career. The story, which is loosely based on the life of Harris’ paternal grandfather, takes place in the little village of Lansquenet, France, the setting of Harris’ previous book, Chocolat. She also reintroduces some of the old characters from that novel.
 

Journal Entry 3 by pinklady60 at San Diego, California USA on Monday, February 06, 2012

Released 3 mos ago (2/7/2012 UTC) at San Diego, California USA

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Sent to JDT in California as an RABCK to celebrate my 9th BC Anniversary 

Journal Entry 4 by JDT at Pleasanton, California USA on Friday, February 10, 2012

your generous/thoughtful RABCK arrived today and gave me a big smile.
I really enjoyed two of Joanne Harris's books - Chocolat and Five Quarters of the Orange - and look forward to reading this one.
Added bonus: the cover art is beautiful plus this copy seems to be autographed.
Thanks again, pinklady60 - here's to another 9 years of enjoyment on BookCrossing! 

Journal Entry 5 by JDT at Pleasanton, California USA on Saturday, February 18, 2012

I really enjoyed this story combining sadness, disappointment with joy and magic.
Blackberry Wine is told in alternating times: Jay's coming-of-age story contrasted with his current life as a grown man, teacher, blocked writer.

In addition to Jay, his wife Kerry, his past friend/mentor Joe - there are unusual characters/creative voices: wine, a house in France, a reclusive woman Marise, magic.

At moments, I found it hard to follow - my recommendation: just go with it and enjoy!

Thanks again, pinklady60!

Continuing the journey, I'm planning to send this as a surprise to [shh] nmugirl in the International Women's Day Book Exchange RABCK. 

Journal Entry 6 by nmugirl at Frankfort, Michigan USA on Thursday, March 01, 2012

I received this particular boook in an International Women's Day Book exchange.