Foreign Authors Bookbox
14 journalers for this copy...
Kinedi's first bookbox - UK only, under 2kg.
I have put the following books in to kick off the first round :
Bernhard Schlink - Flights of Love (Germany) http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/13596047
Camilla Lackberg - The Lost boy (Sweden)
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/12572102
Antoine De Saint Exupery - The Little Prince (France)
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/add/870-13598699
Gabriel Garciea Marquez - Love in the time of cholera (Colombia)
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/9669524
Same rules as other book boxes :
- There must be a minimum of 4 books in the box. You can take out as many as you like but you please do send on at least 4 as well.
- Please try to keep the package weighing under 2kg to keep the cost down. Postage is currently £2.80 for a 2nd class parcel up to 2kg (s over 2kg goes up to £11).
- Please journal the date you received the book box (the BCID will be in the box - please leave for next person!) & journal any books you remove.
- Please message whoever is on the list after you, & then when you are ready, post it on.
Running order :
1) cfreckle
2) sarahmangan
3) HappyHarryBabe
4) Yorkshire-lass
5) Plum-crazy
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2 by
kinedi at
Rushyford, County Durham United Kingdom on Friday, September 25, 2015
Released 8 yrs ago (9/26/2015 UTC) at Rushyford, County Durham United Kingdom
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And it's moving..Off to cfreckle !
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3 by
Cfreckle at
Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 30, 2015
The postman delivered this bookbox to me this afternoon. Thank you kinedi.
There looks to be some good choices inside. I shall have a decide and pass it on after the weekend x
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4 by
Cfreckle at
-- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Released 8 yrs ago (10/14/2015 UTC) at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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Posted on to sarahmangan....happy travels x
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5 by
sarahmangan at
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on Sunday, October 18, 2015
This arrived with me Friday - have made my selections and replacements and it'll be on its way again very shortly! Thanks for including me in the book box! :)
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6 by
yorkshire-lass at
Maidstone, Kent United Kingdom on Thursday, October 29, 2015
The box is safely with me, I will try to send it on its way again next week :-)
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7 by
yorkshire-lass at
Maidstone, Kent United Kingdom on Friday, November 6, 2015
Released 8 yrs ago (11/6/2015 UTC) at Maidstone, Kent United Kingdom
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Will be posted off to Plum-crazy in the morning :-)
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8 by
Plum-crazy at
Brighouse, West Yorkshire United Kingdom on Monday, November 9, 2015
Bookbox rec'd today containing a range of authors new to me. Thanks :o)
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9 by
Plum-crazy at
by mail, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Released 8 yrs ago (11/12/2015 UTC) at by mail, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases
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Packed up & ready to go home......
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10 by
kinedi at
Rushyford, County Durham United Kingdom on Saturday, November 14, 2015
The bookbox has safely arrived back home. Thanks to all who participated and who added postcards & bookmarks along the way. It's been a fine first experience for me and I may even decide to do more in the future :o)
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11 by
kinedi at
Rushyford, County Durham United Kingdom on Thursday, May 5, 2016
Getting ready for Round Two :
The Awakening of Miss Prim - Natalia Sanmartin Fenollera (Spain)
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/add/023-13402745
The unexpected inheritance of Inspector Chopra - Vaseem Khan (India)
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/add/622-13905771
The girl who saved the King of Sweden - Jonas Jonasson (Sweden)
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/add/282-12787437
The end of days - Jenny Erpenbeck (Germany)
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/add/349-13689088
Life of Pi - Yann Martel (Canada)
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/add/599-13997851
Participants (so far) :
1.) Yorkshire-lass
2.) Cfreckle
3.) crosspatch
4.) KaleLewin
5.) purple-pixie
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12 by
kinedi at
Rushyford, County Durham United Kingdom on Monday, May 16, 2016
Released 7 yrs ago (5/16/2016 UTC) at Rushyford, County Durham United Kingdom
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And off it goes to Kent. Happy reading !
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13 by
yorkshire-lass at
Maidstone, Kent United Kingdom on Thursday, May 19, 2016
The box is safely with me, there looks to be some very good books in it. I will try to get it back on its way next week.
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14 by
yorkshire-lass at
Maidstone, Kent United Kingdom on Friday, June 24, 2016
Released 7 yrs ago (6/24/2016 UTC) at Maidstone, Kent United Kingdom
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2 out and 2 in :-)
So sorry for the delay in getting this out,the next person on the list was on holiday so I've had to hold on to it for a few weeks.
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15 by
Cfreckle at
Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, June 28, 2016
The postman delivered this bookbox to me this afternoon.
There looks to be some good choices inside. I shall have a decide and pass it on in the next couple of days.
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16 by
Cfreckle at
Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom on Friday, July 8, 2016
Released 7 yrs ago (7/8/2016 UTC) at Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom
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Thank you for including me in the bookbox xx
There was a very good selection of books available, it was a pity that I had read 3 of the books in the last 2 months otherwise I would have jumped at the chance of reading those.
I took 3 out and put 4 in.
Posting on to cross-patch.
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17 by
Cross-patch at
Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Monday, July 11, 2016
Just arrived. I have some reading to do and then shall get it on its way.
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18 by
Cross-patch at
-- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Monday, July 18, 2016
Released 7 yrs ago (7/19/2016 UTC) at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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I shall take the box to the post tomorrow when there is transport.
2 out and 2 in. Thank you for the chance to enjoy my choices and also to read a little differently!
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19 by
KaleLewin at
Oxford, Oxfordshire United Kingdom on Sunday, July 24, 2016
Picked up from the sorting office today.
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20 by
KaleLewin at
-- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Released 7 yrs ago (7/27/2016 UTC) at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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Sent on to the next lucky participant. (Sorry forgot to journal)
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21 by
purple-pixie at
Nuneaton, Warwickshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 21, 2016
I'm so sorry, I really thought I had journaled this.
I've taken some, added some and am now sending the box home.
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22 by
kinedi at
Rushyford, County Durham United Kingdom on Monday, September 26, 2016
The bookbox round 2 has safely returned back to Co. Durham. Thank you for taking part and hope you found some interesting new books to read. Looks like there is a whole bunch of new one for me now too. Thanks !
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23 by
kinedi at
Rushyford, County Durham United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Ready for Round #3
I have put the following books in to kick off the next round :
Markus Zusak - I am the messenger (Australia)
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/add/460-14677823
Elif Sharak - The bastard of Istanbul (Turkey)
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/add/725-14577294
Hanan Al-Shaykh - Only in London (Lebanon)
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/add/063-14424443
Arnaldur Indridason - Tainted Blood (Iceland)
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/add/965-13470001
Margaret Atwood - The Heart goes last (Canada)
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/add/530-14612578
Same rules as other book boxes :
- There must be a minimum of 4 books in the box. You can take out as many as you like but you please do send on at least 4 as well.
- Please try to keep the package weighing under 2kg to keep the cost down. Postage is currently £2.80 for a 2nd class parcel up to 2kg (s over 2kg goes up to £11).
- Please journal the date you received the book box (the BCID will be in the box - please leave for next person!) & journal any books you remove.
- Please message whoever is on the list after you, & then when you are ready, post it on.
Running order (so far)
1) Plum-crazy
2) Cross-patch
3) Diane-Fraser
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24 by
kinedi at
Rushyford, County Durham United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Released 6 yrs ago (9/7/2017 UTC) at Rushyford, County Durham United Kingdom
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And off it goes to Plum-crazy ! Happy reading
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25 by
Plum-crazy at
Brighouse, West Yorkshire United Kingdom on Friday, September 8, 2017
The bookbox is with me, will make my choices (some great books to choose from!) & pop in my replacements over the weekend & get it moved on asap.
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26 by
Plum-crazy at
Foreign authors, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Monday, September 11, 2017
Released 6 yrs ago (9/12/2017 UTC) at Foreign authors, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases
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On its way to cross-patch.
I've taken out the books by...
Elif Sharak (Turkey)
& Margaret Atwood (Canada)
& replaced with books by....
R K Narayan (India)
Laura Esquivel (Mexico)
& because there was room for a little 'un, squeezed in one by Alessandro Barico (Italy) as well ;o)
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27 by
Cross-patch at
Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Monday, September 18, 2017
Thank you Plum-Crazy and Kinedi, the Foreign Author BookBox #3 is here.
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28 by
Cross-patch at
Kinedi's Female Authors' BookBox, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Released 6 yrs ago (10/10/2017 UTC) at Kinedi's Female Authors' BookBox, A Bookbox -- Controlled Releases
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On its way. I have taken out
Human Al-Shaykh. Lebanon
Marcus Zusak. Australia
And put in
Margot Sandemo. Sweden
Dean Meyer South Africa
J G Ballard. Singapore
And a little extra
R K Narayan. India
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29 by
Diane-Fraser at
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Picked up from the post office today . great selection. I will be back with my choices etc and look like this is to return home next
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30 by
Diane-Fraser at
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Thursday, November 23, 2017
Sorry to have held on to for so long. I have slowly been sending boxes and books out over the past few weeks and finally this is the last that was ready to go.
I chose Arnaulder indridason and Deon Mayer both new to me.
I didn't have anything as exciting available and both my authors are American
Harlen Coben and Donna Leon
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31 by
kinedi at
Rushyford, County Durham United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Round #3 has successfully come to an end and book box arrived safely back in Co.Durham today. Thanks to all who participated !
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32 by
kinedi at
Rushyford, County Durham United Kingdom on Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Bookbox is getting ready for round 4!
I'll start it off with the following offerings
- Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche (Nigeria)
- Run, hide, repeat by Pauline Dakin ( Canada)
- A whole life by Robert Seethaler ( Austria)
- Normal people by Sally Rooney ( Ireland)
- The narrow read to the deep north by Richard Flanagan (Australia)
Participants
1.) Plum-crazy
2.) 3vie
3.) Yorkshire-lass
4.) Booktwitcher
5.) Poppywalker
6.) Cross-patch *** box is here ***
7.) Nataliec7
8.) Poodlesister
Back to me, kinedi
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33 by
kinedi at
Rushyford, County Durham United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Released 2 yrs ago (4/21/2021 UTC) at Rushyford, County Durham United Kingdom
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Round 4 has started and the box it's on its way to Plum-crazy
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34 by
Plum-crazy at
Brighouse, West Yorkshire United Kingdom on Friday, April 23, 2021
The box is here, complete with tea bags & choc, which is the perfect combo in my eyes (BTW I have left some for everyone else! 😉)
I've already made my choices just need to decide on what's going in & it will be ready to travel on...
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35 by
Plum-crazy at
By mail / post / courier, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, April 25, 2021
Released 2 yrs ago (4/25/2021 UTC) at By mail / post / courier, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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Packed up & ready to go to 3vie, just need to get to the Post Office....
I took out "Run, Hide, Repeat" (Canada)
& "Normal People" (Ireland)
I added "Shadow Sister" (The Netherlands)
& "Children in Reindeer Woods" (Iceland)...
.. .as there was some weight allowance leftover I also snuck in "The Staircase" (Kenya) 😉
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36 by
3vie at
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Thursday, April 29, 2021
Box is here 👍 will get it travelling again after the bank holiday weekend ❤️
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37 by
3vie at
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Released 2 yrs ago (5/12/2021 UTC) at Gateshead, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom
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This will be posted tomorrow
I chose Shadow Sister - Simone Van Der Vlugt (The Netherlands)
And replaced it with
Crazy Rich Asians - Kevin Kwan (Singapore)
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38 by
yorkshire-lass at
Maidstone, Kent United Kingdom on Saturday, May 15, 2021
The box is now with me, I will try to post it on again by next weekend :-)
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39 by
yorkshire-lass at
Maidstone, Kent United Kingdom on Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Released 2 yrs ago (5/20/2021 UTC) at Maidstone, Kent United Kingdom
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
This will be posted to the next person on the list within the next few days.
I took out four books and replaced with five (one very small).
THe ones I took out are,
The Staicase by Ngure Mwaniki
Purlle Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
A whole Life by Robert Seethaler
The Narrow Road to the North by Richard Flanagan.
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40 by
booktwitcher at
Chelmsford, Essex United Kingdom on Saturday, May 22, 2021
Arrived this morning. Thank you for the chocolate, which I have replaced with a new example plus a couple of other treats. Have taken 3 teabags, and left the rest for for others. I have taken 4 books, and replaced with 3 and a CD audio book.
The books I have taken are:
Alice's Tulips by Sandra Dallas http://www.bookcrossing.com/---/11462670
Children in Reindeer Woods by Kristin Omarsdottir www.bookcrossing.com/---/15151032
The Burning by Jane Casey www.bookcrossing.com/---/12527661
The End of Days by Jenny Erpenbeck www.bookcrossing.com/---/13689088
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41 by
booktwitcher at
Chelmsford, Essex United Kingdom on Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Released 2 yrs ago (5/25/2021 UTC) at Chelmsford, Essex United Kingdom
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Posted to Poppywalker.
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42 by
Poppywalker at
Exeter, Devon United Kingdom on Thursday, May 27, 2021
Just landed with me. Should be back in the post by monday
Have taken The Seamstress and the Wind
The Dollmaker of Krakow
Havent taken any of the goodies and have my two ready to put in
Thank you for letting me join this. My first bookbox
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43 by
Cross-patch at
Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Saturday, June 5, 2021
Thank you. I have a bit of reading to do before it gets on its way again, but it shouldn’t take long
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44 by
Cross-patch at
Book Box, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Released 2 yrs ago (6/21/2021 UTC) at Book Box, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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Going to the next in line
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45 by
Nataliec7 at
Barry, Wales United Kingdom on Friday, June 25, 2021
Thanks, it’s with me now 😀
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46 by
Nataliec7 at
-- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Friday, June 25, 2021
Released 2 yrs ago (6/25/2021 UTC) at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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Travelling on to Poodlesister
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47 by
Poodlesister at
Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Monday, June 28, 2021
This arrived quickly! I’ll make my choice/s and pass it on when I next visit the post office.
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48 by
Poodlesister at
Book Box, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Released 2 yrs ago (7/1/2021 UTC) at Book Box, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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I have taken out two books
https://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/16236944
https://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/15023352 , a big bar of peppermint Aero chocolate, a tea bag and some tiny BookCrossing stickers. Thanks to everyone who contributed those.
I’ve added two books by foreign authors and a mystery bonus book, plus a couple of extra bits for kinedi.
I should be posting this home to kinedi on Thursday.
Join UK Bookcrossers at the Newcastle Unconvention from 1st-3rd October 2021
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49 by
kinedi at
Rushyford, County Durham United Kingdom on Saturday, July 3, 2021
The bookbox arrived safely back in Co. Durham today. Thanks to all who participated and hope you found something interesting to read!