Journal Entry 1 by BethanieKay from Fort Worth, Texas USA on Friday, May 01, 2009

I picked this up at Half Price Books today. I have been wanting to read this for a while now, as the title caught my eye and I am a "list lover" myself :) Also, my women's book club read it a couple months ago, but I was out of town, so I missed it! I plan to take this book with me on my upcoming trip to Greece!

From the back of the book:

After a car accident in which her passenger, Marissa, dies, June Parker finds herself in possession of a list Marissa has written: "20 Things to Do by My 25th Birthday." The tasks range from inspiring (run a 5K) to daring (go braless) to near-impossible (change someone's life). To assuage her guilt, June races to achieve each goal herself before the deadline, learning more about her own life than she ever bargained for.  

Journal Entry 2 by BethanieKay from Fort Worth, Texas USA on Saturday, May 09, 2009

I read almost this entire book on my flight from Dallas to Newark last night... and finished it in the hotel room this morning :) This was a really quick and enjoyable read, with a catchy storyline and interesting characters. I also thought everything wrapped up nicely at the end, which I like in a book :)

I have read a few books that center around "lists". I suppose, as a list maker myself, the idea just appeals to me. I have a "List of Things to Do in Life", and I also keep lists of the places I've been, the books I've read, etc. etc. For that reason, the storyline appealed to me, and I enjoyed how the author carried out the theme all the way to the end, when she gives suggestions for how you can get your Book Club involved in making lists to spur the discussion of the book, should you choose this book for your Book Club.

I'm not sure what I'll do with this book ... either I'll release it, or save it for a bookring/ray. 

Journal Entry 3 by BethanieKay from Fort Worth, Texas USA on Thursday, May 21, 2009

Loaning to my colleague Dana... 

Journal Entry 4 by BethanieKay from Fort Worth, Texas USA on Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Received the book back from Dana. Will check the forum to see if there's interest in a Ring/Ray! 

Journal Entry 5 by BethanieKay from Fort Worth, Texas USA on Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Even though I hope to get more readers for this Bookray, I'm going to go ahead and send it on its way soon so you can start enjoying the book! Reading order, so far, is as follows:

Updated 03NOV10

1. Joanazinha (Amersfoort, Netherlands)
2. mefeather (The Hague, Netherlands)
3. Originalmulli (Ceredigion, UK)
4. luckof (Ontario, Canada)
5. nancynova (Pennsylvania, US)
6. kerbam1421 (Maryland, US)
7. angela861 (Illinois, US)
8. easterngirl71 (Illinois, US) [Removing -- she got her own copy of the book]
9. Moody-Blue (Somewhere, US - PM for addy)
10. hakkalina (Budapest, Hungary)
11. star69 (Kent, UK)---> Book is here now!


If anyone else expresses an interest to join this Ray, I will definitely add them ... and then hopefully the last person will Ray It Forward!! :)

Please check this journal to verify the next person you will be sending the book to, and also please remember to make a journal entry to tell me when you received the book, what you thought of the book after you read it, and when you sent it to the next reader on the list. Thanks in advance!

Enjoy, and remember... Shared books are HAPPY books!!
 

Journal Entry 6 by BethanieKay at Postal Release, Mailed to another bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, June 18, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (6/19/2009 UTC) at Postal Release, Mailed to another bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases

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The bookray has begun! This book is now on its way across the Atlantic to Joanazinha in the Netherlands.

I hope the book finds many friends along the way ... Happy Travels, little book! 

Journal Entry 7 by Joanazinha from Amersfoort, Utrecht Netherlands on Thursday, June 25, 2009

And today the book has arrived at my place. Thank you for sending it to me, BethanieKay! It was a quick journey across the ocean :-). In 2 days I'm leaving on holiday, this book will accompany me (among others, of course :-)). To be continued! 

Journal Entry 8 by Joanazinha from Amersfoort, Utrecht Netherlands on Saturday, July 18, 2009

The theme of this book is not original, but a nice way to introduce the main character to a lot of activities and other persons in the book. This book was an easy and lighthearted read, which I finished in 2 days during my holiday.
Compared to 'PS, I love you' by Cecilia Ahern (another book about someone finishing a list), I found this book a bit too easy, but overall it was a nice read.

I will PM mefeather, so the book can continue its journey. 

Journal Entry 9 by Joanazinha at By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, July 26, 2009

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The book is on its way to mefeather. Happy reading! 

Journal Entry 10 by mefeather from Den Haag, Zuid-Holland Netherlands on Thursday, July 30, 2009

This book has arrived several days ago, but I was too busy to make a JE. Sorry. So... it's at my place now. I will first have to read another Ring book, but I will start in this one as soon as possible. :-) To be continued... 

Journal Entry 11 by mefeather from Den Haag, Zuid-Holland Netherlands on Monday, August 17, 2009

Nice book to read, but nothing special. :-) Still, it has kept me busy in a nice way for a couple of days so you don't hear me complaining. :D I love reading books from new - to me - authors, so thank you BethanieKay for making this an international ring!

I will contact the next reader on the list for this book. 

Journal Entry 12 by mefeather at from one bookcrosser to another, Ring Ring Ringggg -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, August 19, 2009

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And it's on it's way to the UK. :-) Have fun with it! 

Journal Entry 13 by Originalmulli on Sunday, August 23, 2009

Received safely yesterday. Have just finished my previous Ray so this is perfect timing! 

Journal Entry 14 by Originalmulli on Sunday, August 30, 2009

An enjoyable and quite engaging read. I don't think it can be said to 'transcend the chick-lit category' as is claimed on the back, because it was just too predictable, but it did make me laugh out loud in places and the poignant symbolic moment with the birthday candles will stay with me.

I like the suggestions at the back for book clubs about making your own lists. It did get me thinking a bit! Thanks BethanieKay for sharing this. I will get it on its way to Canada ASAP. 

Journal Entry 15 by Originalmulli at Llandyfriog, Wales United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (9/1/2009 UTC) at Llandyfriog, Wales United Kingdom

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Posted to luckof today. Sent it surface mail because of cost but I'm sure it won't take anything like the 8 weeks they tried to tell me at the post office! I hope not anyway!! 

Journal Entry 16 by luckof from Barrie, Ontario Canada on Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Rec'd this today battered but still in one piece. Hmmm -- have 3 rings ahead of this one -- hopefully I won't hold things up for two long.

Nov 27/09 -- sorry for the delay -- Real Life has gotten in the way of my reading...should be sending this off shortly to the next on the list. 

Journal Entry 17 by luckof at by post, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Friday, January 15, 2010

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Finished this book and enjoyed it -- sorry to have delayed it -- it is now travelling across the border!! Safe Journey and I apologize again for the delay. 

Journal Entry 18 by NancyNova from Lansdale, Pennsylvania USA on Saturday, January 30, 2010

Got this in the mail today, along with another 2 rays. Three rays in one day - a new record for me :-)

Added to the TBR ray pile, will j/e when I start the book. Thanks for including me! 

Journal Entry 19 by NancyNova from Lansdale, Pennsylvania USA on Thursday, March 04, 2010

After just finishing a Jodi Picoult, I definitely need something lighter! Starting this today & PM'g the next person on the ray for her addy. 

Journal Entry 20 by NancyNova from Lansdale, Pennsylvania USA on Monday, March 08, 2010

Quick and easy read. Sort of reminded me of The Bucket List or Twenty Wishes. Kind of a quirky ending for how the list was "completed" - and i didn't expect some of the ways the list was completed.

Off to the next reader! 

Journal Entry 21 by NancyNova at Halethorpe, Maryland USA on Monday, March 08, 2010

Released 2 yrs ago (3/9/2010 UTC) at Halethorpe, Maryland USA

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Enjoy! 

Journal Entry 22 by kerbam1421 from Halethorpe, Maryland USA on Monday, March 15, 2010

Received this over the weekend. I have 2 books in front of it, but I will get to it ASAP! Thanks for sending my way, and thanks for including me! :)

UPDATE: Began reading on 3/30/10 

Journal Entry 23 by kerbam1421 from Halethorpe, Maryland USA on Friday, April 09, 2010

Thank you for including me on this Ring! I really admired June for completing Marissa's list. It definitely changed her life.

I hope to get this book moving ASAP! 

Journal Entry 24 by kerbam1421 at Landover, Maryland USA on Monday, April 19, 2010

Released 2 yrs ago (4/19/2010 UTC) at Landover, Maryland USA

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Off to Angela! Sorry about the delay! Enjoy!

DC#: 420606139102150134711127387032 

Journal Entry 25 by angela861 from Chicago, Illinois USA on Friday, April 23, 2010

I received the book today. The reviews are all over the place... can't wait to get started. Thanks for sharing and sending my way! 

Journal Entry 26 by angela861 from Chicago, Illinois USA on Thursday, May 06, 2010

Super quick read. I liked it. It was a little predictable but I really needed something fun. I liked how the list changed her life and got her out of her rut.

I requested the next reader's address last Friday. I'll send another PM. Thanks for sharing!! 

Journal Entry 27 by angela861 at Fellow Bookcrosser, A Bookray -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, May 11, 2010

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The book is on its way to easterngirl71. Thanks again for sharing!! 

Journal Entry 28 by easterngirl71 at Alton, Illinois USA on Saturday, July 24, 2010

Just got this book when I got back from CT! Thanks for sharing...I do have three other books that arrived here before this one I went off the stamped date they were sent so if you are in a hurry to get this book on it's way let me know and I will just send it on. If not than I look forward to reading it:) Will wait for you to PM me!! 

Journal Entry 29 by Moody-Blue at Mesa Verde Natl Park, Colorado USA on Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Arrived today. Thanks all! 

Journal Entry 30 by Moody-Blue at Mesa Verde Natl Park, Colorado USA on Saturday, August 28, 2010

I'm just a huge fan of authors who write in the language that I actually use! (It makes the book SOOO much easier to read!) I also thought the premise was compelling and original, and the tone wasn't too serious or too light. All in all, a good story that I'd recommend to anyone. 

Journal Entry 31 by hakkalina at Budapest, Pest Hungary on Friday, September 10, 2010

The book arrived, it is safely in my hands. :)  

Journal Entry 32 by easterngirl71 at Alton, Illinois USA on Monday, September 13, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (9/13/2010 UTC) at Alton, Illinois USA

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Sent this book on to the last person on the list:) 

Journal Entry 33 by hakkalina at Budapest, Pest Hungary on Monday, September 27, 2010

This book is with me, still, with me. Easterngirl71, you mixed something...

2010.10.05.
Soon the 4 weeks are over, but I haven't finished this story yet, having so much to do, I hardly have power to read anyting in the evenings. Thus I would like to get extra weeks, I promise I will send it around at the end of October. Thanks.

2010.10.18.
I am going to send this book on in this week. Thanks to you for being patient towards me.
 

Journal Entry 34 by hakkalina at Budapest, Pest Hungary on Monday, October 25, 2010

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The book is travelling to its next reader!  

Journal Entry 35 by star69 at Sittingbourne, Kent United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Got this in the post today.
Thank you 

Journal Entry 36 by star69 at Sittingbourne, Kent United Kingdom on Thursday, January 06, 2011

I really enjoyed this book. It was a nice read.
I have found someone to pass it on to and will getting it in the post soon. 

Journal Entry 37 by star69 at RABCK, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, January 11, 2011

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Sent to fellow bookcrosser. Hope you enjoy 

Journal Entry 38 by Soozreader at Joensuu, Pohjois-Karjala Finland on Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Thank you very much for sending me this book:) It looks very interesting and I look forward to reading it! The book has suffered a bit on the way so I'll try to fix it a bit as soon as I get back home... 

Journal Entry 39 by Soozreader at Joensuu, Pohjois-Karjala Finland on Monday, December 05, 2011

I really enjoyed this book! I thought it was still chick-lit but with a bit more serious and meaningful story behind it...:) In the end things didn't turn out quite as I expected but that's nothing new:D A very good way to relax during these busy times!

There's no way I'd release this book into the wild, because I think it deserves more journal entries...so I'll be sending it to a fellow Bookcrosser soon:) 

Journal Entry 40 by Soozreader at by mail, a fellow bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases on Monday, December 05, 2011

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This book is on its way to the winner of a sweepstake RABCK! Congratulations and enjoy!:) 

Journal Entry 41 by Canadian-babe at Montepulciano, Toscana Italy on Friday, December 16, 2011

As winner of the Nov. chick-lit and chocolate sweep, I'vebeen inundated with books in the mail and this was one of them. THank you Soozreader for sending this on to me. It really does look like an inspiring read. 

Journal Entry 42 by Canadian-babe at Montepulciano, Toscana Italy on Saturday, March 03, 2012

I'm not a list writing person, but I really did enjoy this book and it made me think that maybe it's not such a bad idea to jot down a little list of the things I want to do before I die.
It was such a quick and funny read, I read it in a couple of days, with lots of belly laughs and tears.