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(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness » ISO Terry Pratchett books
saffista 17 yrs ago | 2 replies
I am anxious to read the Discworld books in chronological order. I have been told more than once by people who know my taste in books that I will love this series. Now I am looking for the first book The Colour of Magic.…
Chit-Chat » How far are you from your nearest Starbucks? » 2 very close
saffista 20 yrs ago
There is one 8/10 of a mile away and one about 2 miles away. I prefer the independent cafes but the Starbucks' tend to be quieter because the students frequent the independent cafes with free wireless. The coffee is bett…
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness » Lots of RABCK available » Re: Their Eyes Were Watching God? I PM-ed you. Thank You. NT
saffista 20 yrs ago
This is an awesome book. A great summertime read. My advice is to sit back and let the experience take you over! One of my favorites.
Educators, Librarians and Parents » A book suggestion for YA readers.
saffista 20 yrs ago
I've journaled it here. This is a great diversity read that isn't too heavy for middle schoolers, but can easily carry over to secondary kids. Highly recommended. http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/1573112/book_Boy-M…
Chit-Chat » Bookcrosser's Poll. Who uses their College Degree? » Funny thing is...
saffista 20 yrs ago | 1 replies
I hold advanced degrees in English (which I use every day), but unlike others who have posted thus far I embrace linguistic variations and appreciate the fact that they are rooted in cultural difference.
Release Techniques » I think I found the "Sweet Spot"
saffista 20 yrs ago | 3 replies
There is a coffee shop near campus that has both a free bookshelf and free wireless. I dropped 3 books there last Thursday and 2 of them have been caught!! I'd say that was definitely a sweet spot.
Book Talk » The good, the bad/ugly of 2003? » Re: The good, the bad/ugly of 2003?
saffista 20 yrs ago
Best: Kindred by Octavia Butler Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides Worst: The Crimson Petal and the White by Michael Faber (couldn't force myself to finish this one) Runner-up: The Professor and the Madman by Simon …
Book Talk » When to stop reading a book » I have a hard time saying when...
saffista 20 yrs ago | 1 replies
I recently started reading a book that everyone else seemed to love (Michael Faber's The Crimson Petal and the White) and after 2 weeks only found myself about 300 pages into the monsterous tome. It was interesting for t…
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness » Ruby Fruit Jungle » Re: Ruby Fruit Jungle
saffista 20 yrs ago
I already own a copy, but I'd like to say that this was a great read!
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness » Illness and delays
saffista 20 yrs ago | 2 replies
If I was supposed to mail you a book this week please accept my apologies. I was hospitalized with pneumonia and I won't be up and around well enough to mail things out until next weekend. Sorry again.
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness » Studying a novel » Re: Studying a novel
saffista 20 yrs ago | 1 replies
With the crib notes also be aware that teachers and graders often read these and pay close attention to papers that borrow too liberally from them. Just a bit of advice from an English teacher :-)
Introduce Yourself » Greetings from Indiana
saffista 20 yrs ago
I've been a bookcrosser for a while and there don't seem to be many active bookcrossers in my area. I'm trying to change that by releasing more books in my area. I am interested in talking to bookcrossers from the Hoosie…
BookCrossing Site Announcements » A new email list for Indiana Bookcrossers
saffista 20 yrs ago
For those who find the volume of the regular yahoo bookcrossing list too overwhelming there's a new list for Indiana bookcrossers. Check it out at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/indiana_bcers
Bookrings, Bookrays, and Bookboxes » Birthday Bookbox » This sounds great I wish I had time to participate.
saffista 20 yrs ago
Unfortunately, my TBR pile is threatening to take over my house!
Feature Requests » Book stats next to name on the main forum page?
saffista 20 yrs ago | 1 replies
My infamously short memory won't recall whether this was the case in forums 1.0, but it would be great in 2.0. This comes in handy in the request forum. That way if someone who has never caught or crossed anything is req…
BookCrossing Site Announcements » ok i'm off to work now » Re: thank you
saffista 20 yrs ago
This is true, not all finders journal books. I have had books left in one state turn up journaled in another state months later. It just makes me wonder what the journey might have been like. I imagine the adventurous li…

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