Oh my gosh - I so want to like this book. But - I just can't. You are going to think I am the laziest person ever but to be honest - it's just too dang much work. Every page has side bars and notes and maps - it's like looking through a very wordy, very busy scrapbook. I just don't have the energy. I bet it's a great book. The concept is great. It's just not for shallow, lazy loafs, like me.

the very kind MoutainWren sent me a book off her wishlist, and in return I went through her wishlist and discovered I had a bunch of her wishes on my TBR shelf. It took longer than I'd hoped, but I'm finally getting a nice big RABCK stack off to her. Enjoy!!

Dear Reader:

What you have in your hands is an honest-to-goodness gift, no strings attached. You may keep it forever and ever, pass it on to a friend, or release it in the wild. I know it may seem a little odd to find this lying around--it's my way of touching the lives of others in a positive way, with the hope that it made your day. I hope you'll journal so all the previous and future readers can track this book's journey.

Thanks, and happy BookCrossing!

Thank you! I took a glance inside and this book is visually stunning. I was that quirky kid always reading the encyclopedia, so this book is probably right up my alley.

I loved the little diagrams that accompanied T.S. Spivet's story, but was less compelled by his narrative, especially as it grew more and more preposterous. I so wanted to be enthralled!

Thanks for the opportunity to read this book. I donated it to a library sale recently, where I hope it has found its next reader already.

Dear Finder: Welcome to BookCrossing! Thanks for taking the time to visit the site. Please make a journal entry to let me know that you have found this book. If you are new to BookCrossing and choose to join, please indicate that you were referred by Mountainwren. BookCrossing is a great group to join – membership is free. Your name, email address, or other information will never be shared or sold.

Please take your time and read the book at your own pace. You can make a journal entry when you finish to record your thoughts about the book. Then, when you are ready to send it on its way, make a release note and leave it somewhere “in the wild” for another lucky reader to find. You are also welcome to pass the book along to someone you know, or keep it if you like.