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(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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San Jose, CA area - I have a LOT of books to give away
jamesmum
16 yrs ago
I am moving this summer, and have a LOT of books that need new homes. I do not have time to give them away two or three at a time, but if there is someone who would like to pick up at least a box of them, drop me a PM a…
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Is this a BC record, or are there even wider rings? "The Discovery of Chocolate"
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My book is with its 27th reader
jamesmum
16 yrs ago
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28th, if you include me ;) All these readers are part of the original bookring I started over three years ago. It has travelled the world, and is now with its second-to-last reader. http://www.bookcrossing.com/journa…
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
I was the eldest of four children, and storytime was special - my father would read to just my closest brother and me. I couldn't tell you the titles of many of the books he read to us, but I do remember that we worked …
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books on CD for a somewhat advanced 6 year old
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"A Series of Unfortunate Events"/ Roald Dahl
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
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"A Series of Unfortunate Events" is not a classic, but the books are quite popular.
We've enjoyed both "James and the Giant Peach" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" - the readers are good, and the stories are ti…
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may i please have your recommendation for excellent science fiction?
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I was just going to suggest Connie Willis, too
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
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"To Say Nothing of the Dog" (set in Victorian England) is fun, and not too otherworldly. I like "Doomsday Book" even better, but it is quite dark (set in the Middle Ages).
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
"Marley and Me" for a friend who will be dog-sitting for us over the holidays
"One More Day" for my (widowed) mother
"Through the Children's Gate" (signed by the author) for my brother and his wife, who live in Man…
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
His Spenser books are always fun, quick reads. I'm looking forward to reading it over the weekend.
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
The deal I mentioned yesterday is over, but they do have a standard $2.95 flat rate shipping charge within the US, and a $9.99 flat rate shipping for all interntational orders. Hope this helps.
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
Hmm - I just did a search on "book ornament" and they came up right away. I tried it from each of the sites (literacy, cancer, animals, etc.) and the search worked every time. Perhaps the search engine was broken last …
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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Holiday Gift Giving Thankyou - Part 3
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ASIANWATERFALL - it's perfect!
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
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Thank you so much for sending the beautiful bandana - I almost feel bad about wearing it for hockey (but I'm going to do it anyways, because it's just so cool). Everyone has the typical red or blue ones, and now I have …
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
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www.greatergood.org has packs of six book-shaped ornaments on sale for $6.95 today, with $1.00 in the US, and $1 international shipping on orders over $50 (shipping deal ends today). Cute gift idea for booklovers.
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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Winner Posted.....4 Books by Louis Sachar for RABCK (US) CLOSED
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Thank you thank you thank you!
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
My son is going to be so happy! We'll be sure they get passed along to another keen reader once he has finished them (it could be a while - he likes to re-read things).
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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Winner Posted.....4 Books by Louis Sachar for RABCK (US) CLOSED
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I'd like to enter, please!
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
My son is in the third grade, and has been telling me about the Wayside School books he reads in class - he seems to quite enjoy them, and I'm thrilled to see him take an interest in reading for pleasure. Thanks for mak…
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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Holiday Gift Giving for 2006 : CLOSED!! Please see 2007 thread
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I've been waiting to send that book to someone!
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
I picked it up at a library book sale months ago, then recently went searching for someone in the Holiday Gift-Giving thread who had it on their wish list. I'm glad it got to you safe and sound. Happy reading!
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
I am forever indebted to BlueNoser and ScotiaGirl for spotting it on my late father's bookcase and insisting that I read it (I assumed it was a espionage type novel - boy, was I wrong).
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"1000" and "1215" by Danny Danziger & col. Great reads for anybody interested in UK
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I just bought "1215" ...
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
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...for $2 from my local library. I'm glad to hear that I made a good choice!
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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"SEND A BOOK TO ANTARCTICA WITH BOOKISH-ANGEL" CLOSED!! Winner is wickedlazy!!
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I'd love to enter, please!
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
It'd be so much fun to choose the perfect book to send.
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
I'm going to click on over to my library's website and see if they have copies of books 2 and 3. I can't imagine how many good books I'd miss if I didn't read this forum!
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4 - 5 November, What are you reading?
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Re: "The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid" by Bill Bryson
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
It's an enjoyable read, especially if you're a baby boomer (I'm not, but my husband is). I'm reading a library copy, otherwise I'd send it to you once I've finished. I hope Santa fulfils your wish!
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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Holiday Gift Giving for 2006 : CLOSED!! Please see 2007 thread
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Thank you, Zameluzza!
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
Your package arrived today. I managed to remove the customs form without reading it, so the mystery box now patiently awaiting December 25th. Thank you so much for thinking of me!
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4 - 5 November, What are you reading?
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"The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid" by Bill Bryson
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
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Bill Bryson's memoir of growing up in Iowa in the 1950s. Wonderfully cheery so far!
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
I'm a Nova Scotia native, and my mother has a B&B in the Annapolis Valley. I am jealous of your upcoming trip - it is such a pretty area. Have fun!
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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Holiday Gift Giving for 2006 : CLOSED!! Please see 2007 thread
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You're welcome!
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
I made the address labels myself - I'm glad you liked them!
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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Holiday Gift Giving for 2006 : CLOSED!! Please see 2007 thread
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Thank you, SoberGirl!
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
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All the way from Finland, we received an envelope filled with hockey goodies, including a team photo puzzle. That is SO COOL! Thank you so much for thinking of us.
jamesmum
17 yrs ago
He's not a central character, so we don't know much about him, except that he's large, spoiled, and goes everywhere with his owners (including a wedding).
