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Hello!
I have two wild and crazy sons: my firstborn is 15 and the not-so-little one is now 7. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 22 years ;) I first learned about the site from a little article in Body + Soul on recycling. I was quite intrigued by the idea of setting books free and seeing where they might end up. Ever since joining the site, I have found the time to rediscover the joys of reading. I can't begin to tell you what an inspiration the site and it's members have been to me.

"A book is a dream you hold in your hands."-- Neil Gaiman

If you receive one of my books, you may keep it forever and ever, pass it on to a friend, or release it in the wild in the true spirit of bookcrossing.
My only request is that you please make a journal entry when you receive it or pick it up to let me know that it is safe in your hands.

Need to contact me?
Please send a PM or feel free to email me at elle311.bc at gmail dot com!

My OBCZ's:
Java 149
03/03/08:One of my BC dreams has come true!!! 1st OBCZ in my hometown!
10/30/09: The new owners decide not to have an OBCZ. RIP Java 149.

And then there were three...

Five Points Community Farm Market
07/31/08: And if one wasn't enough...
On my 1st BC Anniversary, I now have another OBCZ to maintain!
08/07/10: The managers and I have mutually agreed to take down the BC signs. They have several hundred feet of shelf space, all of it crammed full of books. Sash1113 was gracious enough to help me label and register books, but there are simply too many and I live too far and have too little time to maintain it. They have decided to sell the books to raise funds for much needed improvements such as air conditioning. At this time, they are taking donations, especially cookbooks and gardening books.

And then there were two...

Bean There Cafe
08/04/08: Another one???(my husband's words, and exactly what I knew he would say ;) Offer to help owner with OBCZ and she enthusiastically accepts!
7/27/10: Received an email from the owner stating the books are welcome back at their new location.

Eastern Eye Associates
6/3/09: And this one just fell into my lap!
My sister owns this Optometry office. She is all about promoting literacy and thought it would be a grand idea to offer her patients something other than magazines so she asked me to start a zone at the practice!

I really don't know when to stop, do I??? Gotta spread my love for BC!!!

When you are in the area, please visit these wonderful locations. Release a book, catch a book (don't forget to make a journal entry!), and let the staff know you came in because of the OBCZ and you are glad it is there!

My Birthday RABCK Buddy is: Whiteraven!
Her Birthday is April 2nd ;)

"More than at any other time, when I hold a beloved book in my hand my limitations fall from me, my spirit is free."-- Helen Keller

Want to trade?
I am willing to trade for books on my wish list or Lego Series Minifigures. See below...
Please PM me and let me know!

We would like to acquire:
Series 1: All except the Magician
Series 2: Skier, Ringmaster, Traffic Cop, Jungle Explorer
Series 3: Samurai Warrior, Rapper, Race Car Driver, Tribal Chief, Space Alien, Sumo Wrestler, Pilot, Mummy, Baseball Player, Fisherman, Tennis Player, Snowboarder, Elf
Series 4: Sailor, Musketeer, Street Skater, Surfer Girl, Soccer Player, Artist, Lawn Gnome, Hockey Player, Ice Skater
Series 5: Gangster, Snowboarder Guy, Gladiator, Ice Fisherman
Series 6: Classic Alien, Bandit
Series 7: Galaxy Patrol, Swimming Champion, Bunny Suit Guy
Series 10: Bumblebee Girl, Sad Clown, Decorator, Motorcycle Mechanic, Revolutionary Soldier, Sea Captain, Skydiver, Paintball Player, Tomahawk Warrior
Have to trade:

Series 4: Crazy Scientist
Series 5: Egyptian Queen, Cave Woman
Series 6: Minotaur, Highland Battler, Skater Girl
Series 7: Bride, Grandma Visitor
Series 8: Santa
Series 9: Alien Avenger (x2)

Also have the cards only from Ninjago Booster Packs
9556 Bytar
9557 Lizaru

A warm and fuzzy Thank You to nmugirl for sending the DJ and Pirate Captain. These two minifigures were on the top of his most wanted list and he absolutely loves the Minifigures stickers too! You made his day and mine too ;) Thanks again for your thoughtfulness and generosity.


Books I have read in 2012:
12. Dead Ever After--Charlaine Harris 11. Maid for Love--Marie Force10. Always the Designer, Never the Bride--Sandra Bricker 9. Bite Me--Parker Blue8. Deadlocked--Charlaine Harris 7. The Cat Manual -- Michael Ray Taylor6. Chop, Chop -- LN Cronk 5. The Dressmaker -- Kate Alcott4. Always the Wedding Planner, Never the Bride -- Sandra D Bricker 3. Twilight -- Stephenie Meyer2. Sleeping with Paris -- Juliette Sobanet 1. Smokin' Seventeen -- Janet Evanovich

Hope you too are inspired to send good karma back into the world...remember, "Karma is a boomerang!" ;)

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