Journal Entry 1 by indygo88 from Lafayette, Indiana USA on Friday, October 09, 2009

This is the journal that will accompany the Best of BC (#3) bookbox. By "Best of BC" I generally mean that the participants are some of BookCrossing's best (in my humble opinion, as this is a private invite box), but also that the books will, hopefully, be some of the best. There's no particular theme for the box -- just what you consider good, quality books or at least books that you think someone else will be interested in. No limitations on genre (other than the obvious no romance, travel guides, or other craziness, etc.).

General courtesy guidelines apply, primarily being the following: please pass the box along in a timely manner, replace the box if necessary (writing the journal's BCID# somewhere inside the lid or somewhere visible), don't take out more books than you put in, and please make an online journal entry when you've received the box & again when you ship it off to the next person. If you've participated in boxes of mine before, you know that I usually like the arriving books to be surprises, so please DO NOT list the names of the books you're putting in or taking out here (although I would like you to do so in the journal that's enclosed in the box itself). Do feel free, however, to list the number of books you're exchanging in your journal entries here. Please send a PM my way if something comes up or you have a concern. Hopefully everyone can find at least a few books of interest.

Mailing order:

jnpert (KY)
Bluestocking88 (WA) (asked to be skipped)
JDT (CA)
300dogs (NJ)
azuki (FL)
taaza (WI)
msjoanna (NY)
mrsjones (OH)
batty14 (NY)
jenptcfan (AR)
Guinneth (NH)
ladybug74 (AL) *(please note change in mailing order)
tomsmama (CA)
sweetsangria (OR)
time-traveler (NY)
indygo88 (IN) 

Journal Entry 2 by indygo88 from Lafayette, Indiana USA on Thursday, October 15, 2009

Took me longer than planned to get to the post office (the Monday holiday messed me up!), but the box is finally going out today to jnpert. I believe there were 22 books in the box to start with. Happy travels! :')

ETA: I apologize...the box was a little heavier than I'd intended & thus the postage was higher than I'd expected. DC#: 0308 0660 0001 3746 0079 

Journal Entry 3 by jnpert from Ridgefield, Connecticut USA on Friday, October 23, 2009

It's arrived! I apologize for the delay in logging- my father-in law arrived the same day as the bookbox- and I forgot to log.

The box is great! I think I know what I'll take/add, but need another night to mull over it!

Thank you so much! 

Journal Entry 4 by jnpert from Ridgefield, Connecticut USA on Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Love this bookbox! I have selected/added three books from/to the box. Bluestocking88 asked to be skipped so I will PM the next in line. 

Journal Entry 5 by jnpert from Ridgefield, Connecticut USA on Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Mailed to JDT in California today.
Delivery Confirmation: 0308 3390 0001 8851 0971

Thank you! 

Journal Entry 6 by JDT from Pleasanton, California USA on Saturday, November 07, 2009

speedy 4 day trip from KY to CA!

22 quality books arrived safe & sound (though the box is ready for replacement).

I'll enjoy, muse, finish reading 1 or 2 wishlist books I hope to include, and send on within a week.

Thanks, indygo88 and jnpert! 

Journal Entry 7 by JDT from Pleasanton, California USA on Monday, November 09, 2009

what fun this bookbox has been!
Took out/put in 6 books.

Mailed today to 300dogs - enjoy!
Delivery confirmation: 0309 1830 0000 5164 0154 

Journal Entry 8 by 300dogs from Jackson, New Jersey USA on Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Arrived safely today in New Jersey.

Wow-what a fantastic bookbox! There are so many terrific books to choose from. I found two from my wishlist and one that hadn't even made it onto the wishlist yet!!

I have already pm'ed azuki for her address and will mail this out as soon as I hear back.

Thank you indygo88 and JDT for the books I chose, what a wonderful suprise!
 

Journal Entry 9 by 300dogs at by mail, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, November 19, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (11/19/2009 UTC) at by mail, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases

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Mailed out to azuki in Miami, Florida. Enjoy!
Delivery confirmation#03091830000226046842 

Journal Entry 10 by azuki from Miami, Florida USA on Friday, November 27, 2009

THe box arrived just before the holiday, but I didn't get a good look till now. What excellent selection. I will go through it and send the box on next week. 

Journal Entry 11 by azuki from Miami, Florida USA on Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Took out/put in six.
As the box is torn open on the side (already!!) I have replaced the box, and will send it out hopefully tomorrow if I get off work early enough, but if not, in the next few days.
Thanks again, look forward to the next round!! And the audio books round too!! 

Journal Entry 12 by taaza from Madison, Wisconsin USA on Thursday, December 10, 2009

Woo Hoo! It's here! Book box arrived during the Blizzard of '09, and I was home from work digging myself out of 17.5" of new white stuff when it arrived. Will peruse and make my selections shortly. 

Journal Entry 13 by taaza from Madison, Wisconsin USA on Monday, December 28, 2009

My apologies to all for the delay in getting this box out...there's been an illness and death in our family and it has taken up my time. But I do promise to post my selections and get this box out to msjoanna this week. Thanks for your patience! 

Journal Entry 14 by taaza at Indygo88's Best of BC (#3) Bookbox , Book Box -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, January 02, 2010

Released 2 yrs ago (1/2/2010 UTC) at Indygo88's Best of BC (#3) Bookbox , Book Box -- Controlled Releases

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This bookbox is on its way to msjoanna in New York!

Delivery confirmation #: 03090330000163073619 

Journal Entry 15 by msjoanna from Columbia, Missouri USA on Monday, January 11, 2010

The box was waiting at my office when I came in this morning. I have a really busy week this week, but will try to get it out before the long weekend this weekend. If not, it'll go out first thing next week. 

Journal Entry 16 by mrsjones from Hamilton, Ohio USA on Monday, February 01, 2010

The bookbox arrived in the mail today. So many good books!! I will enjoy looking through it and making my picks, but first I'd better see how many I have to add. 

Journal Entry 17 by mrsjones from Hamilton, Ohio USA on Sunday, February 14, 2010

I am finally getting this book on the road. It took me a while to find enough books to replace all the goodies I removed. Enjoy! 

Journal Entry 18 by batty14 from Ballston Spa, New York USA on Sunday, February 21, 2010

Box arrivd yesterday. Will do my best to get it moving asap. 

Journal Entry 19 by batty14 at Ballston Spa, New York USA on Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Released 2 yrs ago (3/2/2010 UTC) at Ballston Spa, New York USA

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GOt it in the mail this afternoon! Thanks for including me! 

Journal Entry 20 by jenptcfan from Conway, Arkansas USA on Monday, March 08, 2010

Received today and have already figured out what I'm adding/removing. Will PM the next in line. Thanks! This was a great box. 

Journal Entry 21 by jenptcfan from Conway, Arkansas USA on Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Mailed Monday. DC # 03091830000007619685 

Journal Entry 22 by Guinneth from Manchester, New Hampshire USA on Thursday, March 25, 2010

The box arrived yesterday and it has SO many great books in it! There was at least one on my wishlist and several others that look reeeealllly good. :D
The box itself is looking pretty ragged, so I may have to replace it. I'm PMing ladybug74 right now and will get this moving again asap. 

Journal Entry 23 by Guinneth at by mail, a fellow bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, March 27, 2010

Released 2 yrs ago (3/27/2010 UTC) at by mail, a fellow bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases

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Mailed to ladybug74 today. I replaced the box because the old one was pretty beat. Enjoy!

Del. conf.# 0309 2880 0002 2609 0823. 

Journal Entry 24 by ladybug74 from Dothan, Alabama USA on Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Received the box today. Had a stressful morning dealing with a tough child custody case at work, so finding this box by the front door when I got home brightened my day a bit! I see a couple of really good books in the box that I already read (& recommend for others) and several others that I am considering. I will make my choices soon and get this box moving again. 

Journal Entry 25 by ladybug74 from Dothan, Alabama USA on Saturday, April 03, 2010

I have made my selections & am ready to mail this box as soon as I get the address to send to from tomsmama. I found some good books to read, as well as some good ones still in the box that I have already read. I hope someone will enjoy the books I have added. 

Journal Entry 26 by ladybug74 at Bookbox, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Friday, April 09, 2010

Released 2 yrs ago (4/10/2010 UTC) at Bookbox, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases

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I will be putting this in the mail tomorrow morning. I am sorry I have held onto it all week. I've had a crazy week at work and just want to crash when I get home every afternoon. 

Journal Entry 27 by tomsmama on Monday, May 03, 2010

Just received the box in the mail! Along with a box of some books I ordered from Borders (I know, mea culpa, but just couldn't resist two new releases from fave authors). So it's been a great morning!

Going to call my sis, LGinder, and read her some titles to see if there is anything she's interested in but the box will be on its way back out soon. PM'ing now for the Sweetsangria's addy. I've personally found half a dozen I want to read so I'm tickled. Always get good books in this BookBox series. Thanks to indygo88 for hosting.

May have to change out the box again though. It looks like USPS got bored and was playing with it.

5/26 Can't figure out how (on the new BC) to add a journal entry so I'm updating the original. Box mailed today to Sweetsangria Delivery receipt # 0309 3220 000 2548 2905

Sorry it took so long to get out. Kept working overtime and by the time I'd get off work the PO would be closed. And let's face it bookboxes don't fit in the mailbox!

Thanks again for including me. 

Journal Entry 28 by sweetsangria at Forest Grove, Oregon USA on Wednesday, June 02, 2010

The box arrived today! I want to thank Indygo88 for another great bookbox. I am removing 4 and adding 5.

Mailed to time-traveler on wednesday 6/2/10
confirmation #03100480000155911066 

Journal Entry 29 by time-traveler at Peekskill, New York USA on Wednesday, June 09, 2010

The box is here with me now. I am sooo excited! 

Journal Entry 30 by time-traveler at Peekskill, New York USA on Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (6/22/2010 UTC) at Peekskill, New York USA

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I mailed this back to indygo88 in IN today.

DC #: 0308 3390 0001 3639 2949

I removed 3 books and added 3 books. Thanks again for including me! 

Journal Entry 31 by indygo88 at Lafayette, Indiana USA on Saturday, June 26, 2010

Guess what made it home today?! My bookbox -- yeah!!! You gals are great...such a great selection & variety I found when opening up the box. I think there are only a couple I've read before, & maybe only one other I have on Mt. TBR. Otherwise, lots of new & unfamiliar books. Whoo! Here's a list of what came back to me:

Rainbow's End - Lauren St. John
Incubus - Ann Arensberg
What Remains - Nicholas Delbanco
The Traveling Death & Resurrection Show - Ariel Gore
Mama Rocks the Empty Cradle - Nora DeLoach
Come to Grief - Dick Francis
The PMS Outlaws - Sharyn McCrumb
One for the Money - Janet Evanovich
Memories of My Melancholy Whores - Gabriel Garcia Marquez
At the Scent of Water - Linda Nichols
Swan - Frances Mayes
Milk Glass Moon - Adriana Trigiani
The River Midnight - Lilian Nattel
The Pursuit of Alice Thrift - Elinor Lipman
The Milk Memos - Cate Colburn-Smith & Andrea Serrette
A Fine Balance - Rohinton Mistry
Pride and Promiscuity - Arielle Eckstut & Dennis Ashton
Under This Unbroken Sky - Shandi Mitchell
South of Broad - Pat Conroy
The White Castle - Orhan Pamuk
Falling Angels - Tracy Chevalier
Change of Heart - Jodi Picoult
Feeling Sorry for Celia - Jaclyn Moriarty
How My Breasts Saved the World - Lisa Wood Shapiro
Yes, My Darling Daughter - Margaret Leroy
The Night Villa - Carol Goodman

Thanks to you all...you're a great group! I'll likely do another round, but it'll be a while. As always, I seem to collect books faster than I can read them.... :')