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Alphabet Weekends
Registered by AnglersRest of Teignmouth, Devon United Kingdom on 1/29/2006
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
13 journalers for this copy...
Synopsis from Amazon.
The fabulous new novel from the No 1. bestselling author of "The Reading Group" and "The Tenko Club" Love lessons from A - Z. A is for Affection - between childhood best friends; between their parents; between brothers and sisters. B is for Brokenhearted - Natalie when the boyfriend who was meant to propose dumps her just before Christmas. Her mother when she realises what her life has come to. Lucy, as she thinks of ending one relationship, and maybe beginning another. C is for Chemistry - Could Natalie and Tom have it (and what does it actually mean, anyway)? Number One bestselling author Elizabeth Noble's new novel is a tender, funny novel about love in all its guises.
The fabulous new novel from the No 1. bestselling author of "The Reading Group" and "The Tenko Club" Love lessons from A - Z. A is for Affection - between childhood best friends; between their parents; between brothers and sisters. B is for Brokenhearted - Natalie when the boyfriend who was meant to propose dumps her just before Christmas. Her mother when she realises what her life has come to. Lucy, as she thinks of ending one relationship, and maybe beginning another. C is for Chemistry - Could Natalie and Tom have it (and what does it actually mean, anyway)? Number One bestselling author Elizabeth Noble's new novel is a tender, funny novel about love in all its guises.
Opened as an international bookringThe order of the list is subject to change based on mailing preferences and geography. - Please PM me to join
Sterile - UK (UK postage)
herrgirl - UK (UK postage)
purplerosebud - UK (UK Postage)
tiggerboing - UK (UK postage)
redhouse - UK (UK postage)
Rennie1811 -UK (UK postage)
blaisezabini12 - Romania (European postage)
Amberkatze - Austria (European Postage)
LindyLouMac - Italy (Needs to rec from within EU)
LyzzyBee - UK (Int postage, near end)
pammykn - US (International via surface)
Suefitz - US
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Book Ring Rules (Adapted from psychjo & Kleptokitty)
1) Everybody should leave a journal entry when receiving the book and after the read! Please let us all know what you think about it...
2) Also PM the next person on the list for a mailing address and when that person doesn't answer within 7 days MAX! please PM the one after...
3) Everybody should also try to read the book soon (max - approx one month)
4) You can send the book via surface mail or airmail - that is completely up to you.
5) If you find you don't have the time to read it when it's your turn please PM and I'll move you to a later slot.
6) Any new members joining from now will be added to the end of the Ring
This has been a quick read, and I've not been able to put it down all day. Started this morning while in the bath, I have two rings here, but didn't want to chance dropping them in the bath, so I started this one.
Natalie has been dumped by her boyfriend of 6 or 7 years. Her long term friend, Tom suggests he takes her mind of her emotions by the alphabet weekends. What starts out as two friends spending time together over the weekend, each trying to out do the other on the event, forms into something much deeper.
Added to that, the upheavals of the friends and family of Natalie and Tom, the storyline develops, into what I think is the best of Elizabeth Noble's books yet.
Natalie has been dumped by her boyfriend of 6 or 7 years. Her long term friend, Tom suggests he takes her mind of her emotions by the alphabet weekends. What starts out as two friends spending time together over the weekend, each trying to out do the other on the event, forms into something much deeper.
Added to that, the upheavals of the friends and family of Natalie and Tom, the storyline develops, into what I think is the best of Elizabeth Noble's books yet.
Posted to Sterile 13th Feb. Hope you enjoy it!
First on the list. What a priviledge! Thanks for the book which I will tuck into tomorrow and pass on to the next person asap.
It has to be said that I really enjoyed this book! Some of the antics reminded me of my mad days of about 15 Years ago, and some of the book made me cry! so much for my tough outer. Armadillo - Crunchy on the outside but soft in the middle. One bit in particular really had me laughing
...Was hanging from her arse swearing at Tom like a navvie. Yep, change the circumstances and the guy's name, and there's a definite ring to that one!!! I thought that perhaps the plot might have been biased toward 2 particular characters more when I felt that the other cast had more to say, but it does not spoil the book at all. Thanks for letting me read the book and I have pmed herrgirl to get details to send the book on it's journey.
...Was hanging from her arse swearing at Tom like a navvie. Yep, change the circumstances and the guy's name, and there's a definite ring to that one!!! I thought that perhaps the plot might have been biased toward 2 particular characters more when I felt that the other cast had more to say, but it does not spoil the book at all. Thanks for letting me read the book and I have pmed herrgirl to get details to send the book on it's journey.
Journal Entry 7 by Sterile at Controlled Release in -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Friday, February 24, 2006
Released 18 yrs ago (2/24/2006 UTC) at Controlled Release in -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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herrgirl asked me to defer postage, as she is on a very important social occasion this Weekend! Posted off today 2nd Class.
herrgirl asked me to defer postage, as she is on a very important social occasion this Weekend! Posted off today 2nd Class.
Journal Entry 8 by herrgirl from Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire United Kingdom on Monday, February 27, 2006
The anti-climax of the Monday morning after my daughter's wedding was swept away by the thump of this book on the mat (and a catalogue from the Book People- but that's another story!).
I've enjoyed Elizabeth Noble's other two books so look forward to this one. I'll start it when I've finished my current read.
Thanks for sending it on, sterile - and thanks for the chocolate!
I've enjoyed Elizabeth Noble's other two books so look forward to this one. I'll start it when I've finished my current read.
Thanks for sending it on, sterile - and thanks for the chocolate!
Journal Entry 9 by herrgirl from Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire United Kingdom on Sunday, March 5, 2006
I found this book an enjoyable easy read. The writer introduces each character section by section, which helps you to become acquainted with them quite easily. The relationships between people are well-observed and described with lots of humour, romance and plenty of passion.
Thanks for offering the chance to read it. I've already got purplerosebud's address so it will be off to her tomorrow.
Thanks for offering the chance to read it. I've already got purplerosebud's address so it will be off to her tomorrow.
Journal Entry 10 by purplerosebud from Petersfield, Hampshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, March 8, 2006
This came as a lovely surprise in the post today, many thanks! Looking forward to reading it but I have one other book to read first. I may swap places with tiggerboing if she is ready before me.
Journal Entry 11 by tiggerboing from Waterlooville, Hampshire United Kingdom on Thursday, March 23, 2006
Swapped places with Purplerosebud and took to Rome with me for long weekend.
What a great book. I enjoyed it so much i may try and get my boyfriend to play the alphabet game!
Thanks Anglersrest
Back to Purplerosebud
What a great book. I enjoyed it so much i may try and get my boyfriend to play the alphabet game!
Thanks Anglersrest
Back to Purplerosebud
Journal Entry 12 by purplerosebud from Petersfield, Hampshire United Kingdom on Friday, April 7, 2006
A great read! Interesting relationships not only of the younger main characters but also of the friends and family.
Thanks for sharing AnglersRest. Will send it on as soon as I have an address.
Thanks for sharing AnglersRest. Will send it on as soon as I have an address.
Journal Entry 13 by rennie1811 from Oldham, Greater Manchester United Kingdom on Thursday, April 20, 2006
Just received the book. Cant wait to read it this weekend.
I really enjoyed this book, It has inspired me to introduce alphabet weekends with my husband :) I thought it was quite a fun book and a quick read. I liked the fact that it showed you the supporting characters stories as well. I would reccomend to anyone.
Posted to blaisezabini12 today 27/04/06
Journal Entry 16 by rennie1811 from Oldham, Greater Manchester United Kingdom on Thursday, April 27, 2006
Sorry those above two are from me.
Picked up today from the post office. I've enjoyed the author's previous novels and I can't wait to start reading her new book.
15 May 06: a good, relaxing read for a very crowded weekend. I liked the choices which were made for every letter (hmmm, maybe 'S' wasn't such a good idea:)) and it was difficult not to browse ahead to see the titles of the sub-chapters.
I was really sorry for Lucy, but I am glad that she understood in the end that something's got to change in her life.
I have Amber's address in my inbox, but I will pm her to make sure I have the right address.
Thank you again AnglersRest for organising this lovely bookring.
15 May 06: a good, relaxing read for a very crowded weekend. I liked the choices which were made for every letter (hmmm, maybe 'S' wasn't such a good idea:)) and it was difficult not to browse ahead to see the titles of the sub-chapters.
I was really sorry for Lucy, but I am glad that she understood in the end that something's got to change in her life.
I have Amber's address in my inbox, but I will pm her to make sure I have the right address.
Thank you again AnglersRest for organising this lovely bookring.
Journal Entry 18 by Amberkatze from Wien Bezirk 10 - Favoriten, Wien Austria on Tuesday, May 23, 2006
I just got back from my holidays and was wondering which of the thousands of books I brought back with me I should read first. However this arriving in the post this morning solved that problem because I always read rings first :)
I really hope I will like this book! I read the 'Reading Group' and enjoyed it but I didn't like the 'Tenko Club' very much. I am sure that this one will be better though and if the journals so far are anything to go by it will be a nice read.
Thank you AnglersRest for letting me take part in this ring and blaisezabini12 for sending this on to me!
I really hope I will like this book! I read the 'Reading Group' and enjoyed it but I didn't like the 'Tenko Club' very much. I am sure that this one will be better though and if the journals so far are anything to go by it will be a nice read.
Thank you AnglersRest for letting me take part in this ring and blaisezabini12 for sending this on to me!
Journal Entry 19 by Amberkatze from Wien Bezirk 10 - Favoriten, Wien Austria on Thursday, May 25, 2006
I finished the book last night and have to give it a thumbs up! After reading 'Tenko Club' and not really liking it much I was wondering if Mrs Noble could ever interest me again. However seeing as I liked 'The Reading Group' I knew she can be a good writer and she proved it with this book.
A great story although alot of it developed liked I thought it would. The alphabet kept me guessing though and some of them were good! I was trying to think up of my own as I went along and would like to try the game someday myself :)
I already have LindyLouMac's address so I will post this out to her next week. Thanks again to AnglersRest for letting me be part of this ring and if anyone hasn't read the 'Reading Group' by this author I have a ring running so just pm me :)
A great story although alot of it developed liked I thought it would. The alphabet kept me guessing though and some of them were good! I was trying to think up of my own as I went along and would like to try the game someday myself :)
I already have LindyLouMac's address so I will post this out to her next week. Thanks again to AnglersRest for letting me be part of this ring and if anyone hasn't read the 'Reading Group' by this author I have a ring running so just pm me :)
Arrived in the post yesterday with thanks to Amberkatze for sending on to me and to AnglersRest for letting me join the ring.
I really enjoyed Elizabeth Nobles first book The Reading Group and still waiting to read The Tenko Club, so very keen to read this one. Also I lived near Guildford for many years, always interesting to read local authors!
I really enjoyed Elizabeth Nobles first book The Reading Group and still waiting to read The Tenko Club, so very keen to read this one. Also I lived near Guildford for many years, always interesting to read local authors!
Maybe it was not such a good idea reading Elizabeth Noble' last two books back to back. Although I think this latest one is far better than The Tenko Club, it still does not compare well to The Reading Group. When I fist discovered this new author I thought she was going to be more than just another writer of the 'chick lit' genre! I also completely got the wrong idea from the title thinking Alphabet Weekends were going to be Amsterdam,Brussels,Cophenhagen...etc etc all the way to Zurich. OK they made it to Paris and Vegas (yes Vegas!!)
Having said all that I did enjoy it and will look out for her next book. Beware that is not the recently published The Friendship Test! Apparently this is just the American title for The Tenko Club??
Waiting to hear from the next person on the list and then I will send it on its way again.
Having said all that I did enjoy it and will look out for her next book. Beware that is not the recently published The Friendship Test! Apparently this is just the American title for The Tenko Club??
Waiting to hear from the next person on the list and then I will send it on its way again.
Journal Entry 22 by LindyLouMac at Post Office in Vetralla to UK, Bookring-Postal Release -- Controlled Releases on Friday, June 23, 2006
Released 18 yrs ago (6/26/2006 UTC) at Post Office in Vetralla to UK, Bookring-Postal Release -- Controlled Releases
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En route to LyzzyBee on Monday when I next go to the Post Office.
En route to LyzzyBee on Monday when I next go to the Post Office.
Received this morning amidst millions of parcels (well, 4) for the Unconvention! Looks great and I just finished my previous ring last night, so I plan to take this into the garden on Monday, my day of rest...
This was great, as I imagined - and the perfect post-Unconvention read. I like the way Noble pins her plots onto a theme, in this case 26 weekends for the hero to persuade the heroine to give him a chance, each with an activity beginning with a letter of the alphabet. She handles the different people's internal monologues, men and women, well, and while some of the ends are tied up neatly, some are not.
Not a weighty or meaty book, but well written, plotted and characterised, and a good summer read.
I have pammykn's address so I will just PM to confirm it then send it on its way (when I have some more envelopes...)
Thanks for adding me to this one, Anglersrest - you might as well have done so automatically!
Not a weighty or meaty book, but well written, plotted and characterised, and a good summer read.
I have pammykn's address so I will just PM to confirm it then send it on its way (when I have some more envelopes...)
Thanks for adding me to this one, Anglersrest - you might as well have done so automatically!
Journal Entry 25 by LyzzyBee at A Bookcrosser in A BookCrosser, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, July 6, 2006
Released 18 yrs ago (7/8/2006 UTC) at A Bookcrosser in A BookCrosser, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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Posting to Pammykn tomorrow or Saturday at the latest.
Posting to Pammykn tomorrow or Saturday at the latest.
rec'd today -- looking forward to it!
Really enjoyed this one, as I have the other 2 from Elizabeth Noble. Will mail to suefitz today. Thanks again for sharing this book.
Arrived safe and sound will add to the Bookring TBR pile am only reading rings at this time.
Journal Entry 29 by Suefitz at BookRing in Bookring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Released 17 yrs ago (1/24/2007 UTC) at BookRing in Bookring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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Returning ring home to AnglersRest.
Thanks for offering this book in a ring.
Returning ring home to AnglersRest.
Thanks for offering this book in a ring.
Arrived back home; Thanks to everyone for taking part in the ring.
Journal Entry 31 by AnglersRest at British Heart Foundation Shop in Teignmouth, Devon United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Released 14 yrs ago (10/13/2010 UTC) at British Heart Foundation Shop in Teignmouth, Devon United Kingdom
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Released via BHF
