Journal Entry 1 by Londonlife from London , Greater London United Kingdom on Sunday, June 06, 2010

I enjoyed this book and loved the character of Elizabeth Philpot but overall felt it was missing a certain warmth. I learnt a lot though :). 

Journal Entry 2 by Londonlife at London , Greater London United Kingdom on Sunday, June 06, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (6/6/2010 UTC) at London , Greater London United Kingdom

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I'm sending this book to svoight in the USA as a RABCK. Hope she likes it :), 

Journal Entry 3 by bookstogive at Springville, Tennessee USA on Monday, June 21, 2010

Received this great Rabck today in the mail, thanks so much for sending it to me. I am looking foward to reading it and passing it on. 

Journal Entry 4 by bookstogive at Springville, Tennessee USA on Sunday, August 08, 2010

I really liked this book and was drawn to the 2 main characters Mary and Elizabeth. I could imagine them searching for the fossils on the beach and how exciting it would be to discover something no one else had ever seen. I personally like shells and fossils and this was something I could relate to.
I am offering this book up on the forums as a bookring hopefully many more people will get to enjoy it like I did. Looking forward to more reads by this author and thanks again to Londonlife for sending it to me! 

Journal Entry 5 by bookstogive at Springville, Tennessee USA on Saturday, August 21, 2010

Journal Entry 6 by bookstogive at Mason, Ohio USA on Saturday, August 21, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (8/21/2010 UTC) at Mason, Ohio USA

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Heading out to the first stop for the Bookray, enjoy! 

Journal Entry 7 by guinaveve at Mason, Ohio USA on Saturday, August 28, 2010

I received this in the mail today. I look forward to reading it as I have always enjoyed this author. Thanks. I will PM the next participant now so I have the address when I am finished.  

Journal Entry 8 by guinaveve at Mason, Ohio USA on Monday, September 06, 2010

I didn't like this as well as some of Chevalier's other books, but it was still enjoyable. The parts I liked most involved the feelings of society about the new creatures found as fossil, things they had never seen before that challenged their beliefs.
I have the next participant's address and will be sending this on. 

Journal Entry 9 by guinaveve at Post Office in Sent by mail, a fellow bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases on Monday, September 06, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (9/6/2010 UTC) at Post Office in Sent by mail, a fellow bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases

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Enjoy. 

Journal Entry 10 by kiyoteefoxx at Littlestown, Pennsylvania USA on Friday, September 17, 2010

Just received this book, am looking forward to reading it :) 

Journal Entry 11 by oi-reader at Toledo, Ohio USA on Monday, September 27, 2010

Arrived safely today! Many thanks for allowing me to participate. I am in the middle of the Steig Larsson trilogy but this will be next! 

Journal Entry 12 by oi-reader at Toledo, Ohio USA on Thursday, October 14, 2010

This is the first Tracy Chevalier book I've read and found it delightful! The characters Mary and Elizabeth were well rounded ( I prefered Mary) and Chevalier's descriptive writing allowed me to nearly visualize the Lyme shores. Having searched many lake shores in search of fossils and such as a child I could well relate to Mary's excitement at finding her "monsters".

Having the novel based somewhat on fact brought a broader knowledge of palentology and of how far women have come in the field of physical sciences. It is a shame, both in real life and in the novel however that Mary and Elizabeth were not always given proper credit for the findings they provided.

Thank you for allowing me to join this ring. I have lauraloo29's address and will be posting this forward tomorrow. 

Journal Entry 13 by oi-reader at Toledo, Ohio USA on Thursday, October 14, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (10/15/2010 UTC) at Toledo, Ohio USA

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off to the next participant! 

Journal Entry 14 by lauraloo29 at Edmonton, Alberta Canada on Thursday, October 28, 2010

Arrived today. I have a few other rings here at the moment. Not to worry. I will keep them moving. Thanks! 

Journal Entry 15 by lauraloo29 at Edmonton, Alberta Canada on Thursday, November 25, 2010

I have been overrun with bookrings. :) Sadly, this causes me less time to get into a book. I can't get into this book. :( I'll get the next address and send it on its way. Thank you for sharing! 

Journal Entry 16 by lunacia at Hammerfest, Finnmark fylke Norway on Sunday, December 12, 2010

I found this book in my mailbox today, as I have been away. I'm on sick leave b/c of infection in my elbow, and am not really online... Unfortunately I'm behind on my reading because the past months have been very hectic, so I'm afraid this book goes into the pile of unread book ring books. Very much looking forward to read it though. 

Journal Entry 17 by lunacia at Hammerfest, Finnmark fylke Norway on Tuesday, March 22, 2011

This was a lovely read. I love how it describes the situation for women in the 19th century. It's well written, and I'm glad it wasn't made into anything sappy.

I have PMed Sardonyx for their address, so that it soon can be on its way again.

Edit 23 March 2011: Book will hopefully be on its way tomorrow. 

Journal Entry 18 by lunacia at Hammerfest, Finnmark fylke Norway on Friday, March 25, 2011

Released 1 yr ago (3/25/2011 UTC) at Hammerfest, Finnmark fylke Norway

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Managed to get to the post office today. I hope it'll be on its way soon - we've had bad weather with snow storms and whatnot lately, so post may be slow. But hopefully it'll reach its destination in not too long! 

Journal Entry 19 by Sardonyx at London , Greater London United Kingdom on Sunday, May 08, 2011

Book has arrived safe, Sorry for the delay in Journalling I was on holiday in Australia and only just got back. I look forward to reading it and will get it passed on asap! Thank you!