Journal Entry 1 by MarciNYC from Howell, New Jersey USA on Sunday, July 06, 2003

I loved this book when I first read it and upon a re-read nearly 10 years after publication, it still stands out as a great story. Like one other BCer, I wanted to hop the next plane for Savannah. I didn't bother with the movie version because in many cases the movie pales by comparison.

Currently being read by husband - will be available for release when he's finished.

NB: Hardcover edition 

Journal Entry 2 by MarciNYC from Howell, New Jersey USA on Tuesday, September 09, 2003

Husband finished and enjoyed the book as well. Wants to make trip to Savannah and is calling our cat "Lady Chablis" on occassion.

Promised to Marina in Hollard - will be sending in next couple days. 

Journal Entry 3 by Marina1809 on Tuesday, November 04, 2003

Finally...Ive gotten around to reg. this book that I received end of Oct...sorry for the delay!...I'll get reading asap! 

Journal Entry 4 by biba89 from Deventer, Overijssel Netherlands on Friday, June 11, 2004

This book I reveceived from Marina, here in Deventer. I became quite curious, after reading all the reviews when it came out, but I never came round to actually reading it. Thanks for offering it to me, Marina! I will start soon! 

Journal Entry 5 by biba89 from Deventer, Overijssel Netherlands on Monday, August 02, 2004

I finished it this morning. I found it an absolute gem. While reading I liked it even better, knowing that these are actual facts. This gave me an interesting perspective on my attitude towards novels - the more I like them, the more I want them to be true. I guess it might have to do with getting to know the people in the book you are reading, liking them, feeling familiar to them and wanting them to be part of the real world.
I did see the film, some years ago, which gave me the face and voice of Kevin Spacey as Jim Williams. No hindrance there, I think he is a great actor.
The story, in a nutshell: journalist from New York comes to the Georgia town Savannah, gets to meet and gets to know the people there and what happens to them. This is the book he wrote about them. I will keep it at that, no spoilers.
I remember from the reviews that this book was a great success, not in the least for the people in Savannah themselves, who are proud to recognise themselves in these pages. As I understand there are some who even played themselves in the motion picture. Which I would really like to see again, if only for that reason. 

Journal Entry 6 by biba89 at Kinderboekhandel De Zevensprong (former OBCZ) in Tilburg, Noord-Brabant Netherlands on Friday, October 22, 2004

Released 7 yrs ago (10/24/2004 UTC) at Kinderboekhandel De Zevensprong (former OBCZ) in Tilburg, Noord-Brabant Netherlands

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To Janna2, who has been looking forward to it for some time now. This is one of these rare occasions where I wish not to part permanently from a bookcrossing book. Janna2, will you get it back to me after you have read it? And enjoy! I am sure you will! 

Journal Entry 7 by janna2 from Castricum, Noord-Holland Netherlands on Wednesday, October 27, 2004

It was the description of Biba89 which made me curious about this book. Last sunday she gave it to me for reading. I hope I will enjoy it as much as she did.
 

Journal Entry 8 by janna2 from Castricum, Noord-Holland Netherlands on Friday, August 12, 2005

Very fascinating. Actually it is just the story of a small town in de south of the USA, but it feels like this same town is a person you learn to know better and better as the book goes on. I wanted to enjoy every page of it, therefore it took me a long time to read it. It's one of the best books I've read this year.
I'm glad I got the opportunity through you, Biba89!! It's going home now!
 

Journal Entry 9 by janna2 from Castricum, Noord-Holland Netherlands on Monday, August 15, 2005

Vanmorgen naar het postkantoor gebracht. 

Journal Entry 10 by biba89 from Deventer, Overijssel Netherlands on Tuesday, August 16, 2005

And here it is! A very fast travel, for once. And it came with a surpirse.. a ringbook I had no recollection of signing up for. Anyway, I am glad you'ven enjoyed the Midnight so much! 

Journal Entry 11 by biba89 at Rijsterborgherpark in Deventer, Overijssel Netherlands on Saturday, May 30, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (5/31/2009 UTC) at Rijsterborgherpark in Deventer, Overijssel Netherlands

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Te crossen tijdens de Dag van het Park. 

Journal Entry 12 by pagezero from Deventer, Overijssel Netherlands on Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Hai, I was at the day of the park in Deventer in a bookcrossing stand and I took the books that where left add the end of the day home whit me. Because most books where not numberd. This book was allready on the list off bookcrossing. So it is in my hands.

I don`t no when I release it. Mayby i try tot read it. But my Englisch is not so good.