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Scism 19 yrs ago | 5 replies
If you're keen to send books randomly through the mail, it seems like organisations would be the best bet, rather than sending packages to an individual's home. Here are some ideas for organisations that might like to r…

Scism 19 yrs ago | 1 replies
I went through a stage earlier this year of trying to read more Australian fiction, and was surprised by how connected it made me feel with my own country. Those that made me feel most connected with different parts of …

Scism 19 yrs ago | 1 replies
I was very moved by the film, recently tried reading the book and found it a bit of a flop.

Scism 19 yrs ago | 1 replies
A friend recommended it after we got talking about the issue of one man having numerous wives. I loved every minute of it. It's among the best books I've read this year. I've since lent it to four friends, who have ea…

Scism 19 yrs ago
> if it comes to a choice between that and > ads in books, I'll choose the > crap in bookstores every time. Wow, I'd never thought of that! I'm with you there florafloraflora, I think I'd put up with almost anythi…

Scism 19 yrs ago
I buy a copy of this book for every friend/family member of mine who falls pregnant. I even have a small stock of copies at home, for those 'unexpected' announcements! It's a very small hardcover book that is a compila…

Scism 19 yrs ago
I released a book at a cafe just before closing time. After leaving the cafe, I went for a walk around the area, and on my way back through (about 30mins later) I noticed the person who was packing up the chairs had pic…

Scism 19 yrs ago | 2 replies
I've been lucky with my releases - 5 catches from about 35 releases, so that's a bit higher than average. I reckon there are a few techniques that could potentially increase catch rates... * Release in a wide range o…

Scism 19 yrs ago | 1 replies
I lent a book to a friend, to take on holidays (vacation) with her. Somewhere between home and her exotic destination, the book went AWOL. I wasn't planning on releasing it so soon (I hadn't read it myself yet!), but I…

Scism 19 yrs ago | 1 replies
One of the things I've loved most about being part of BookCrossing is that I have been exposed to books and genres I would otherwise never have considered. I'd be thrilled if my local library started up something like t…

Scism 19 yrs ago | 1 replies
I'm guessing that this book is being distributed via more avenues than just BookCrossing. It seems that there are a few places on the internet where you can sign up to receive a fee copy (such as http://dignitarians.org…

Scism 19 yrs ago
> http://www.bookcrossing.com/--- > /book_Louise-de-la-Valliere-Alexandre- > Dumas-(Pere ) Wow! What a great series of releases and catches! And it looks like the book could still have further to go yet!

Scism 19 yrs ago
Here's the final list of participants for this bookring. oneocean Sally906 violetsforfurs MegOConnor pjmom8025 gwendy orchidfancier MandMsMom Ramya Check the book's journal for more details... http://…

Scism 19 yrs ago | 1 replies
It's been a while since I've had the package, so I'm just going on memory here. Neither of those exerpts ring a bell for me. I'm confident that I sent on all I received, since I kept them all together in an envelope the…

Scism 19 yrs ago
Another update... I plan to close this off in a day or so, so get in fast! oneocean Sally906 pjmom8025 MegOConnor Ramya Linda (can you PM me your screenname linda?)

Scism 19 yrs ago
Here's the list of participants to date, not yet in shipping order: oneocean Sally906 MegOConnor Ramya Linda (can you PM me your screenname linda?) Anyone else interested? We've so far got people from Australi…

Scism 19 yrs ago
Hulinea, are you out there? Has anyone heard from Hulinea recently? I think she may have been the last known stop for my bookring book "The Vintner's Luck", and I'm trying to figure out where the book is now, so I can …

Scism 19 yrs ago | 6 replies
A first novel by Australian author Andrew Lindsay, described by a critic as "Drips off the page like honey from a spoon. This is a stunning debut. Few writers can use language with Lindsay's precision and redolence." …

Scism 19 yrs ago
I usually sit at a table with four chairs (and it's just two of us). I put my handbag on one of the spare chairs, with a book sitting underneath it. It sits there the whole time while we eat, then when it's time to go,…

Scism 19 yrs ago | 1 replies
I must admit I wasn't overly impressed when I got the PM. My initial response was to assume it was SPAM. But then when I saw the link to Reno's forum post, and checked it out, I realised that it was all above board, al…

Scism 19 yrs ago
Books can be either - it depends on their thickness. Under 20mm thick is a letter (cheaper), and over 20mm thick is a parcel (more expensive). It doesn't matter how you package it, it all comes down to the thickness. …

Scism 19 yrs ago | 1 replies
I an Adelaide BXer too - welcome!

Scism 19 yrs ago
...about how much meaning BookCrossing has in my life. I have such a sense of community and belonging, aside from the pure, unadulterated fun of it! I love the fact that I can access the BookCrossing website from a com…


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