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Release Techniques
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Anyone ever just flip open a phone book and mail a book to someone on the list?
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Sending books to ORGANISATIONS, rather than INDIVIDUALS
Scism
19 yrs ago
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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
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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
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I was very moved by the film, recently tried reading the book and found it a bit of a flop.
Scism
19 yrs ago
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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…
Book Talk
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I'd happily buy it elsewhere, but get it out of my BOOK shop!
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Re: I don't like that stuff either, but
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
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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
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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
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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…
Book Talk - Somebodies and Nobodies
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It looks to me like the publisher may be registering the books first before mai
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Re: It looks to me like the publisher may be registering the books first before ma
Scism
19 yrs ago
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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!
Bookrings, Bookrays, and Bookboxes
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[Closed] Bookring: The Breadmaker's Carnival
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Final list of participants
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://…
Bookrings, Bookrays, and Bookboxes
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Myntti, Sudizoso, Katayoun, Hengameh, Scism and MaraJade, please read!
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Sorry vi0let, I've only just seen this message now...
Scism
19 yrs ago
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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?)
Bookrings, Bookrays, and Bookboxes
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[Closed] Bookring: The Breadmaker's Carnival
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List of participants so far...
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
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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."
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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,…
BookCrossing Site Announcements
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University research project invitations coming to you by PM
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Benefit of the doubt...
Scism
19 yrs ago
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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
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I an Adelaide BXer too - welcome!
BookCrossing Site Announcements
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BookCrossing has lost its way? Now about Ron's profit?
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I was just telling a non-BXer today...
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…