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Release Techniques
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I'd like to do a huge mass book release. Similar to the Ballon Festival in NM. How
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Great Idea!
alexialeigh
16 yrs ago
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Check out Bookshelf page of "recyclingqueen", I think that is correct, from Laredo, Tx. She does huge releases at the University in her area I think. I am just not brave enough for that! Good luck!
Bookrings, Bookrays, and Bookboxes
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US only: Christian Lit. Bookbox--any more takers??
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Re: US only: Christian Lit. Bookbox--any more takers??
alexialeigh
16 yrs ago
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This is great I would love to be in on this one. I have quite a few books I could add. Let me know and I will send my address, my regualar email is also on my bookcrossing page. Hope you find alot of interested people…
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Have you ever witnessed a wild release being caught?
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Re: Have you ever witnessed a wild release being caught?
alexialeigh
16 yrs ago
The last two I released I saw being caught. Two different times and places, the "catcher's" actually started to read them right then and there. It was such an awesome feeling! They have yet to journal on them yet, but …
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Has anyone handed out books to trick-or-treaters?
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Re: Has anyone handed out books to trick-or-treaters?
alexialeigh
16 yrs ago
That is a really good idea, my grandkids would like that idea also. Good luck!
alexialeigh
16 yrs ago
Get used to that, I always hope that eventually someone will pick one from someone elses home, or in their car or office.
Someday someone will journal. Just think about how busy people's live are, you just have wait …
alexialeigh
16 yrs ago
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I let my grandkids take some to school to release. One in the cafeteria and one on a school bus, my grandson was trying to leave it in the path of a particular child who he thought would like the book. I have emailed i…
alexialeigh
16 yrs ago
by Alice Sebold.....just started it, but looks good!
alexialeigh
16 yrs ago
I really need to start the day with some quiet reading time, then if my day at work is stressful, I have to have some time at lunch also. It's like medicine for me. Then I also pick a book up as soon as I sit down for …
alexialeigh
16 yrs ago
In front of where I work we have a tree next to the sidewalk. It is very will used between some apartments and Target and the Mall. I put in a bag and set next to the tree. Then I can also watch for someone to pick it…
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Do you release your best books or the worst?
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Re: Do you release your best books or the worst?
alexialeigh
16 yrs ago
I let the potiential reader make that decision, remember beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
> Which books from your collection do you
> release through BC, the best or the worst?
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> Do you release a b…
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Wild Releases that really aren't wild.
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Re: Wild Releases that really aren't wild -- it would be helpful if...
alexialeigh
16 yrs ago
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"wild relased, but not readily accessible" That is a good idea. Sometimes I leave one at the small hotel here in my "very small" town. The hotel is only open when there are big events in town, and even then maybe one …
alexialeigh
16 yrs ago
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I have noticed people releasing books into charity drop off points, how can these be considered wild. They are now listed on the hunting pages, but cannot be accessed until they are up for sale in the chosen place of th…
alexialeigh
16 yrs ago
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I have noticed people releasing books into charity drop off points, how can these be considered wild. They are now listed on the hunting pages, but cannot be accessed until they are up for sale in the chosen place of th…
Bookrings, Bookrays, and Bookboxes
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US BOOKBOX: Already Been 'Crossed by lightwavz... Any more takers?
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Hello!
alexialeigh
16 yrs ago
I would like to join if possible. I have not done a bookbox before, but I mail out ones for my mother all the time. Let me know!
alexialeigh
16 yrs ago
I really liked this one also. I had been trying to find it at the library for some time. When I finally got it and started I wasn't really sure about it. Then the more I got into it, I was hooked. I didn't care for t…
alexialeigh
16 yrs ago
I also live in an area where there is not much "bookcrossing action". "100 Books Wild Release Challenge" is a wonderful idea. I would also like to try this. I think I will include the surrounding towns, which would p…
Book Talk
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May 10 & 11: Time to share again what you are reading
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Water for Elephants (Sara Gruen)
alexialeigh
16 yrs ago
This one looks really good, I only started this just now. I just finished Summer Island by Kristin Hannah. It was really good, will be releasing it today I think. Current read is a library book, it is too new to be in…
alexialeigh
17 yrs ago
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Can anyone give me info on how to organize these? I have many books to share, but not sure about how to go about starting anything.
alexialeigh
17 yrs ago
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I found a group of soldiers that is asking for childrens books and toys. We are involving our Girls in Action at our church.
Release Techniques
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Brain Storm: Where has everyone else left books?
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Re: Brain Storm: Where has everyone else left books?
alexialeigh
17 yrs ago
Rest areas...with or without restrooms and benches outside of Walmart.
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Brain Storm: Where has everyone else left books?
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Re: Brain Storm: Where has everyone else left books?
alexialeigh
17 yrs ago
Dr. offices, elementary school buses, park benches, public phones, seating in malls, park gazebos, hotel lobby, hotel rooms upon checkout, laundromats, among many.
alexialeigh
17 yrs ago
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Just act like they are crazy "No, that isn't my book".
alexialeigh
17 yrs ago
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I hope to get some more out, I didn't think to include radio stations. I have been watching the paper, maybe at least someone will send in something in "a letter to the editor".
alexialeigh
17 yrs ago
No, I did not. I was a little nervous about that. In case someone did not appreciate my forwardness. I think I should have chosen a screenname that was something besides my own name. I may change my name, or use my m…