*The Book Thief
10 journalers for this copy...
"It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .
Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau.
This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul."
Received as a Christmas gift from my parents. A wishlist book -- yippee! (hardcover)
Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau.
This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul."
Received as a Christmas gift from my parents. A wishlist book -- yippee! (hardcover)
I ended up doing this on audio from the library, as I could get to it quicker that way! I liked this book quite a lot, but didn't love it, as I think many people have. I think for me, it's one that needs to sit with me for a while before I fully appreciate it. I'm still not quite sure how I feel about "death" as the narrator. At first I didn't really think that that aspect added much to the story; however, after completing the book, I'm more able to see how it added some insight into the story. The final line of the book was indeed "haunting", and subtley very effective. I found Liesel's character a bit too grown up for her age (i.e. her writings & such), but when you consider how she was forced into growing up rather quickly, perhaps it's not so unbelievable. I imagine tragedy throughout one's life tends to do that to a person.
I'm torn between saving this book in the hopes that a friend or book club member might want to borrow it, and between sharing it with another BookCrosser, as I know it's on a number of wishlists. For now I think I will keep it reserved.
I'm torn between saving this book in the hopes that a friend or book club member might want to borrow it, and between sharing it with another BookCrosser, as I know it's on a number of wishlists. For now I think I will keep it reserved.
I'm donating this book "to the cause", so to speak. It's now to be a replacement for classicfox's lost copy of her bookring. This one's a brand spankin' new copy, so all you bookringers -- please be nice & help classicfox have a successful ring. Don't stall it! :')
If interested, you can find classicfox's original copy of the book HERE.
If interested, you can find classicfox's original copy of the book HERE.
Many thanks to indygo88 for this replacement copy! She will be mailing this to minerva1221 shortly.
Here is rest of list:
14. minerva1221
15. pjmom8025-MN <---- no longer in database; on to next person
16. JerrilynnL-CO
17. LMM-NV
18. tenneh-NE
19. piggydiva-KS
20. Bibliocrates-AL
21. DeeOhTea-RI
22. elizardbreath-OR <----asked to be skipped
23. chambejd-MA <-----Here
24. MicheleReads-OH <----could not be reached
25. booklady331-FL-- <-----Here
26. back to indygo88 <-----back home with indygo88. Yay!!! 6/03/09
PLEASE:
1. Take no more than one month--or pm me if need more time
2. Journal as soon as you receive book and when you send it on
3. Journal your thoughts
4. Last on list: please mail back to indygo88--thanks!
Here is rest of list:
14. minerva1221
15. pjmom8025-MN <---- no longer in database; on to next person
16. JerrilynnL-CO
17. LMM-NV
18. tenneh-NE
19. piggydiva-KS
20. Bibliocrates-AL
21. DeeOhTea-RI
22. elizardbreath-OR <----asked to be skipped
23. chambejd-MA <-----Here
24. MicheleReads-OH <----could not be reached
25. booklady331-FL-- <-----Here
26. back to indygo88 <-----back home with indygo88. Yay!!! 6/03/09
PLEASE:
1. Take no more than one month--or pm me if need more time
2. Journal as soon as you receive book and when you send it on
3. Journal your thoughts
4. Last on list: please mail back to indygo88--thanks!
Forgot to journal this when I did so, but I sent this off to minerva1221 on 5/14, I believe it was. Happy travels! :')
I received this in the mail yesterday. I'm so excited to see that indygo88 has given classicfox's ring new life. Thanks to both of you!
I am just about finished reading The Handmaid's Tale and will be starting this one next.
I am just about finished reading The Handmaid's Tale and will be starting this one next.
I finished this early last week. I enjoyed following the story but I don't think it is one that will stay with me for any length of time.
I tried PM-ing the next person on the list but can't find any user by that name. I also pm'd classicfox for advice in case the spelling was wrong. If I don't hear something back soon, I'll go ahead and try the next person on the list.
I tried PM-ing the next person on the list but can't find any user by that name. I also pm'd classicfox for advice in case the spelling was wrong. If I don't hear something back soon, I'll go ahead and try the next person on the list.
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES: Dropped off at the post office Saturday night, will go out in Monday's mail.
Update 8/12/08: For some unknown reason, this was delivered back to me (??) from the PO. I'll get this back in the mail tomorrow.
Update 8/12/08: For some unknown reason, this was delivered back to me (??) from the PO. I'll get this back in the mail tomorrow.
Arrived safely here in Denver. Have a book or two before it, then will tackle it next. Looking forward to reading it. :-)
Wow - what an interesting book. I was trying to explain it to some folks and they were intrigued (and bummed this was a bookring and I couldn't pass it directly to them). I really enjoyed the words. Zusak puts them together very well.
I've PM'd LMM twice and no answer. I'll post in the forums and if I don't hear back by next week, will check with the next person...
update 9/9: no answer from LMM, sent to next person on list
I've PM'd LMM twice and no answer. I'll post in the forums and if I don't hear back by next week, will check with the next person...
update 9/9: no answer from LMM, sent to next person on list
Received today - will get to it asap!
I thought this was a great book and I've recommended it to several people. I am thinking of getting a copy for my PC! Loved it!
piggydiva has already gotten a copy, so PMing next person 10/1/08
I thought this was a great book and I've recommended it to several people. I am thinking of getting a copy for my PC! Loved it!
piggydiva has already gotten a copy, so PMing next person 10/1/08
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
going to Bibliocrates
going to Bibliocrates
This book arrived safely here in Trinity, Alabama this afternoon, caught it in my mailbox - unlike a couple other packages, which were found strewn about my neighbor's lawn due to high winds, no thanks to my idiot mail carrier who propped them atop my mailbox because she was too lazy to come ring my doorbell! Thank you for posting it to me tenneh! I have quite a few in front of it, but I will get to it shortly.
I will be reading this book shortly, contacting DeeOhTea for an address...
I really enjoyed this book. Thank you for sharing classicfox and indygo88, sorry it took me so long to read it.
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
This book is on its way to DeeOhTea to continue the ring. I hope you enjoy it :)
This book is on its way to DeeOhTea to continue the ring. I hope you enjoy it :)
Received today:-)
Will read as soon as I finish Alice Hoffman's "Illumination Night"
Will read as soon as I finish Alice Hoffman's "Illumination Night"
Journal Entry 18 by DeeOhTea at -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, Massachusetts USA on Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Released 15 yrs ago (1/29/2009 UTC) at -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, Massachusetts USA
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
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I enjoyed this book:) Not my favorite, but very, very good.
I have recommended it to a couple of people....
It's off to chambejd in tomorrow's mail.
(elizardbreath was lucky enough to receive her own copy as a RABCK....she asked to be skipped here:)
Enjoy:)
I enjoyed this book:) Not my favorite, but very, very good.
I have recommended it to a couple of people....
It's off to chambejd in tomorrow's mail.
(elizardbreath was lucky enough to receive her own copy as a RABCK....she asked to be skipped here:)
Enjoy:)
Thanks so much for sharing this with me! My boyfriend and I are looking forward to reading this quickly and we'll send it on soon.
I'm really sorry to have kept this for so long. It was the third 500+ paged ray/ring that arrived in the same week. I'm almost finished with it though and will be sending it along shortly (will do another journal entry when I do). I haven't been able to get in touch with MicheleReads and she doesn't seem active so I'm skipping her. I'm enjoying the book so far! Thanks again!
FINALLY!! I just finished this book! For some reason I never felt compelled to read the book. I enjoyed the story but it never grabbed me and pulled me in until the last 100 pages or so. Thanks for sharing this book with me.
ETA: mailed to booklady331 on 5/4/09
ETA: mailed to booklady331 on 5/4/09
arrived today. YEA!! I am finally going to read the book. Thank you for sending me the book and at a time when I will be able to read the book. I am about 1/2 through my current book and will start this book next. I'll PM the next person on the list, so I can send the books right after I finish the book.
I was disappointed, maybe I built myself up with all the positive reviews here on BC. I almost gave up but decided since so many people love this book and it is a ring I would finish the book and send it on its way. Glad I finished it. I will mail it either later this week or next, when I get to the PO. Thank you for sharing this book.
I was disappointed, maybe I built myself up with all the positive reviews here on BC. I almost gave up but decided since so many people love this book and it is a ring I would finish the book and send it on its way. Glad I finished it. I will mail it either later this week or next, when I get to the PO. Thank you for sharing this book.
Released 14 yrs ago (5/18/2009 UTC) at By Mail, A RABCK -- Controlled Releases
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
Enjoy! Back to the owner of the book. This ring is going home.... Will mail sometime this week.
Enjoy! Back to the owner of the book. This ring is going home.... Will mail sometime this week.
The book has arrived back home to me safely. Thank you all for passing it along so efficiently, & it's still in very good condition! I haven't yet decided what plans I have for the book now, but it will surely be passed along one way or another. :')
Well, didn't take me long to decide, eh? I've got this wrapped back up & ready to go out as a surprise wishlist RABCK to krl112. Happy travels, and enjoy! :')
WOW!!! I'm so excited! I was surprised today with this book from Indygo88 from my wishlist!! Thank you so much! I cannot wait to start reading this book! Thanks again!
