Journal Entry 1 by sota48 from Hokksund, Buskerud fylke Norway on Sunday, September 27, 2009

"Orphaned, penniless, Jacob Jankowski jumps a freight train in the dark, and in that instant, transforms his future.

By morning, he's landed a job with the Flying Squadron of the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. By nightfall, he's in love.

In an America made colourless by prohibition and the Depression, the circus is a refuge of sequins and sensuality. But behind the glamour lies a darker world, where both animals and men are dispensable. Where falling in love is the most dangerous act of all....".

I am fond of novels which tell a good story. This is a good story. Enjoy! 

Journal Entry 2 by sota48 at controlled release, a controlled release -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, October 15, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (10/16/2009 UTC) at controlled release, a controlled release -- Controlled Releases

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Congratulations! 

Journal Entry 3 by aava from Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi Finland on Friday, October 23, 2009

Just opened the package you sent for me. What a lovely surprise! Thank you dear birthday buddy. I'm really looking forward reading this one.

Now I need to go and see how my cake is doing in the oven. I just love the smell of baking :) 

Journal Entry 4 by aava from Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi Finland on Monday, February 01, 2010

I actually read this almost immediately I got it and I have to say I really. really liked it a lot. It paints a vivid picture of the circus world at the times and I loved the stories about different animals. I was especially pleased with the ending I have to say.

Lovely book, so thanks again sota. I'm sure I will find new readers for this book eventually. It's just too good a book just to stay in my shelf only to gather dust. 

Journal Entry 5 by aava from Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi Finland on Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Starting an European ring for this book, so it will get to do some traveling and possibly making new friends along the way. The list of participants:

*Appelsiini, finland
*Gwenindil, Portugal
*E-sr, Spain
*Icila, France
*Kayellbee, UK
*Sardonyx, UK
*Lopeanha, Germany
*Susiuni, Germany

The usual guidelines apply. When you receive the book, please make a journal entry and one again when you've read it. I think 4-6 weeks is enough reading time, but in case of emergency you can keep it a bit longer, just notify me, so I know what's going on. Then wrap it up and off to the next reader it goes.Happy reading to all!

Edit 19.05.2010: On its way to the first reader! 

Journal Entry 6 by Appelsiini from Lempäälä, Pirkanmaa Finland on Thursday, May 20, 2010

Perfect timing, I just felt down as my ring-books are almost read and should start reading my own... so no worries, happy days will continue! :) Thanks! 

Journal Entry 7 by Appelsiini at Valkeakoski, Pirkanmaa Finland on Thursday, June 03, 2010

Loved this book! Maybe because I like elephants and find those so cute, but also because the story is well written. If I wouldn't have been reading this in a bus when going to work and getting back home again, I propably would have read it straight through. Have to buy this into my permanent collection!  

Journal Entry 8 by Appelsiini at Valkeakoski, Pirkanmaa Finland on Thursday, June 10, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (6/10/2010 UTC) at Valkeakoski, Pirkanmaa Finland

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Starting its journey to Portugal! Happy reading! 

Journal Entry 9 by Gwenindil at Lisboa - City, Lisboa (cidade) Portugal on Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Arrived!

It will be a good company for my holidays :)

Thanks to all for keep him moving ;) 

Journal Entry 10 by Gwenindil at Lisboa - City, Lisboa (cidade) Portugal on Sunday, June 20, 2010

Finished!

Great book.

Today I've send a PM to E-sr... just waiting to receive the address. 

Journal Entry 11 by Gwenindil at Lisboa - City, Lisboa (cidade) Portugal on Monday, July 12, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (7/12/2010 UTC) at Lisboa - City, Lisboa (cidade) Portugal

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Goes to E-sr 

Journal Entry 12 by E-sr at Tenerife, Islas Canarias Spain on Thursday, July 15, 2010

Thankyou Liliana!! I already have the book at home.
I hope to finish my current reading in the next days and start with this delicious story
Wish you all a nice rest of the week and weekend!!
Regards from Canary Islands!! 

Journal Entry 13 by E-sr at Tenerife, Islas Canarias Spain on Friday, October 15, 2010

Hi there!,
Thanks for sharing such a delicious reading! (and for being so patient with my slow reading speed).

The book is already on its way to the next reader. Hope enjoy it!!
Wish you a happy 2010 ending and an enriching 2011! 

Journal Entry 14 by Icila at Nantes, Pays de la Loire France on Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Back from holidays visiting my family, the book was in the mail on the kitchen-table.
Thanks E-sr and Happy New Year to everyone ! 

Journal Entry 15 by Icila at Nantes, Pays de la Loire France on Friday, February 04, 2011

I simply loved it !

Waiting for Kayellbee's address. 

Journal Entry 16 by Icila at La Chapelle-sur-Erdre, Pays de la Loire France on Monday, February 14, 2011

Released 1 yr ago (2/14/2011 UTC) at La Chapelle-sur-Erdre, Pays de la Loire France

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In care of the post office. 

Journal Entry 17 by Kayellbee at Chorley, Lancashire United Kingdom on Saturday, February 19, 2011

Thanks all, this arrived on Thursday. Hope to get reading it soon.  

Journal Entry 18 by Kayellbee at Chorley, Lancashire United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Interesting story; an insight to circus life! Loved, but no longer have a desire to run away and join the circus! :-)

Have PM'd next on list
Sardonyx asked to pass, have PM'd Lopeanha 

Journal Entry 19 by Kayellbee at Chorley, Lancashire United Kingdom on Friday, April 15, 2011

Released 1 yr ago (4/15/2011 UTC) at Chorley, Lancashire United Kingdom

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In the post to Germany. 

Journal Entry 20 by lopeanha at Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Monday, May 02, 2011

The book arrived safely and will be read next. Thanks for sending :) 

Journal Entry 21 by aava at Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi Finland on Thursday, February 02, 2012

I'm really pleased about this book's travel. It has been around Europe and got many friends. Now it has rested a while on my shelf but I think it still can do at least one more trip, this time to Lapland. I hope this nice book will get a new friend there as well. many happy readings!

edit 6.2.2012: Now on its way to way way north. 

Journal Entry 22 by lunatum at Savukoski, Lappi Finland on Wednesday, February 08, 2012

The book just arrived. I have many ring books in my bookshelf and coming. Since the book is going back home after I read it, I think it's ok that ray/ring books goes ahead of this. Thanks so much for sending this to me!