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pioneer70
21 yrs ago
I know many towns around the country have book festivals around this time of year. Don't forget to take plenty of BC books because many community festivals have book swap tables.
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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<I>Theories of Modern Art</I>
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Re: <I>Theories of Modern Art</I>
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
Just to let interested parties know, I've promised this book to Mega-little.
Release Techniques
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The first book I released has already been caught - how'd I get lucky so fast??
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Re: Restroom Releases
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
I agree with magpye29. I have had several successes from restrooms, and no one has ever objected to the location in their journal entry.
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
I have an extra copy of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in hardback, if you want to trade.
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
I actually kept a few that we did. Of course, when you got a slam you had to spend hours making fancy writing with magic markers!
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
I just checked this out. While this is not to my taste I think that there are some out there who will enjoy these books. Thanks for the info.
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
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I'm looking for an art student or anyone else who can use the Book Theories of Modern Art by Herschel B. Chipp. It has never been revised and many instructors still use it. I don't want to just leave it in the wil…
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
If it is posted on the web, could you tell us the link? Thanks!
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
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I know that some readers on this site are familiar with Book Thing (aka Free Books), especialy since they are now getting national attention. I also know that many people donate Bookcrossing books to them. (I do as well.…
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
Yes, I ruled out busses (which I ride daily) because the book could easily slide off the seat and onto the floor. I've has success with bus stops, though.
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
That's a good idea. I've had a success with an old text book thatI left when I went to visit my old school. I suggest that as the fall semester approaches we call our alma matters and ask if these texts are still useful…
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
It's in Baltimore.
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
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Well, I forgot to write where I'm doing this, so attention all Marylanders..I'm releasing at Artscape! If I don't find a book swap table I'll just release them in the usual manner.
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
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This time of year there are many local festivals or fairs, and the smaller ones often include book swap tables. This would be a great place to leave a BC book, so I'm going to try it when I go to my local arts festival t…
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
Speaking of odd...I have belonged to Where's George? for a year and hjave only had two of my bills hit. However, on BC I had 5 successes in the first month I was here. That's karma for you...
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
Yep! I saved some women's books for the ladies room and one was a success.
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
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I sometimes leave books in the free paper box at the bus stop, and I've had sucess. As a bus rider myself, I know that people get bored and are looking for something to read while riding the bus.
BookCrossing Site Announcements
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Flashgirl continues to impress with her release photos...
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Re: Flashgirl continues to impress with her release photos...
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
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Her photos are cool! I just got a digital camera, so maybe I'll try this. Neat idea.
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
I think that all of us within viewing range should make an extra effort to release books this week, especially around the air date.
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
In the annoincement section there was a post explaining that Fox 45 is doing a story on Bookcrossing, having interviewed a local member, mrpeabody. The story is set to air this week. (no exact day was given to mrpeabody)…
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
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Would there be a way for us to access a list of our sucessful releases? I've had some nice comments and I'd just like to go back and read them at times without plowing through my whole list. Thanks...this is a fantastic …
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
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I've not had a success with these (yet!) but I've released several in areas where I think people might like some light reading, like the hospital and the free newspaper boxes near the bus stop.
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
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Yes, please do tell us when this appears! I live in the University Parkway area and I'm trying to tempt local students into becomming book crossers by releasing books around Hopkins, Loyola, and the Maryland Institute.
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
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You might also look for places like the YMCA, a PAL center or other places where you can find both children and computers. Many will accept donations of books.
BookCrossing Site Announcements
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Go Hunting books can now can be sorted by Recently Released FIRST
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Re: Go Hunting books can now can be sorted by Recently Released FIRST
pioneer70
21 yrs ago
Yes, I also love the improvements. In fact, I like having a "haven't read" option for the rating when you register. Some books I just couldn't get interested in enough to review them.
