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A Query: Members Plus versus Wings -- What term do you prefer?
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I prefer Wings
taaza
14 yrs ago
I wish that BC would switch back to the term "Wings". I've always disliked the term "Plus" as it seems to imply exclusionary, snobby undertones. "Wings" is a much more fun and lighthearted term. Isn't that what BC is …
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**Closed** US Only: thegoaliegirl's 4th travel narrative bookbox now closed
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Sure, add me on!
taaza
14 yrs ago
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Love travel narratives and have several that can "travel" themselves!
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ATTN: PokPok's Non Fic Virtual Bookbox players!!
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Not a problem at all PokPok...
taaza
14 yrs ago
...I definitely know what you mean about time constraints! If I get curious as to where the box is at is down the road, I'll send out a PM. Thanks for continuing this VBB!
Bookrings, Bookrays, and Bookboxes
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Strong Women, Different Cultures - fiction bookbox (U.S. only)
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Please join in the fun!
taaza
14 yrs ago
I'd like to get a few more participants before sending this wonderful box out. It's chock full of great books; I've read & enjoyed them all! I can also open this up to both fiction and nonfiction books, if that would be…
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ATTN: PokPok's Non Fic Virtual Bookbox players!!
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Looking forward to round two!
taaza
14 yrs ago
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Also, I second Shroffland's observations: I enjoy keeping track of where the status of my joined boxes are at whenever possible, so I can see what's upcoming as a head's up, etc.
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Strong Women, Different Cultures - fiction bookbox (U.S. only)
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Any more interest?
taaza
14 yrs ago
I'll likely add a few more books to this box!
taaza
14 yrs ago
Amazing story set in the deep south during the civil rights movement by a debut author, no less. The characters were so real to me that they felt like close friends. I listened to this on audio book, and it was narrate…
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Closed for now and mailing will be delayed (see my last post) -- U. S. Only Wish List Bookbox
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OK, I'll bite!
taaza
14 yrs ago
This box is right up my alley! Please add me toward the end, if possible - thanks!
taaza
14 yrs ago
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I’m starting a "Strong Women, Different Cultures” fiction bookbox (U.S. only).
This box will be filled with books about fictional women from other countries or cultures who overcome adversity and/or grow stronger in som…
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Filled/No more participants, please. Bookbox- Books I have actually read- US Only
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My "just finisheds" are piling up!
taaza
14 yrs ago
So, this would be a good box for me! Please add me - I'm in Wisconsin.
taaza
14 yrs ago
For the eastern US, try The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America by David Allen Sibley. This is my favorite of five (I also have Peterson, Audubon, Nat Geo and Golden). Sibley's is the new kid on the blo…
taaza
14 yrs ago
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I'm nearly through the audio book, but just had to mention it now because it is an amazing story by a debut author. Will definitely make my top 5 list this year!
The Rooftops of Tehran by Mahbod Seraji and Sarah's Ke…
taaza
14 yrs ago
Please add me, also! No order preference. I'm in Wisconsin.
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U. S. only historical fiction bookbox
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Looks like a great box!
taaza
14 yrs ago
I'd love to join in!
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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{{*CLOSED*}}US only Happy Day RABCK (June/July) Sweepstakes! (Winner selected, PM's sent)
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You can enter me as a send only
taaza
14 yrs ago
PMing you in a few minutes!
Book Talk
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At the Library---books checked out/books requested
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I generally just check out audiobooks...
taaza
14 yrs ago
...either the CDs or playaways, just one at a time. I enjoy listening to audiobooks to and from work, as I have a half-hour commute each way. I just started "The Glass Castle" today. I usually am on a waiting list for…
taaza
14 yrs ago
...I'll try to decide what I want to read next. I like to mix genres and cultures each read. I post both on my bookshelf page. But I reserve the right to change my mind about my next read, especially if I suddenly obt…
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"Girls Only" Book Box (U.S. and Canada)Closed
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I'll join in the fun!
taaza
14 yrs ago
US only, thanks!
taaza
14 yrs ago
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by Arundhati Roy...I must not have read the blurb thoroughly enough, I don't know what I was thinking! Several months and several reviews read later, I realized that I REALLY wanted to read this book, obtained another c…
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**US only** WISHLIST BookBox ***CLOSED*** THANKS!
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I'll take the last spot!
taaza
14 yrs ago
Sounds like great fun!
taaza
15 yrs ago
I've read a handful, and I'm looking to read more. Especially since I just finished two fascinating 1001's: Perfume by Patrick Suskind and The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy. I liked both so much that they have …
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Thegoaliegirl's 2nd Travel Narrative Bookbox
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Sure, I'll join in!
taaza
15 yrs ago
A favorite topic of my husband and I. We have several travel narratives that would be fun to add.
Book Talk
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Fun at a used book sale - What books have you been buying lately?
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Stopped at Goodwill today...
taaza
15 yrs ago
I've been scoring big there lately: picked up a 1001 book,'The Inheritance of Loss' by Kiran Desai, and one that my hubby's been dying to read: 'Galileo's Daughter' by Dava Sobel, and 2 weeks ago found 2 wish list book…
taaza
15 yrs ago
My husband hears my accolades and often picks it up and reads it when I'm done; we have very similar tastes in multi-cultural fiction. I often lend good books to my mother. I recommend a few to friends. Lately, I've rel…