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suebooks
17 yrs ago
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I am dating myself, I know, and now I am not even sure that I have her last name spelled corrctly, but the author of SEVENTEENTH SUMMER died on Monday.
I remember reading her books as an adolescent, novels so tame by to…
suebooks
17 yrs ago
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I have a lot of books that need to be inventoried, and I am looking for a free or low-cost program similar to Abebooks program which I do not wish to use. Can anyone offer suggestions.
Many of the books will be released…
suebooks
17 yrs ago
Powell's Books just had a book mentioned that sounds good. I am not into fantasy, but...title:ALPHABET OF THORN by Patricia A. Mckillip. Has anyone read it?
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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My wish
suebooks
17 yrs ago
To make it to 71 without too many more errors in typing, reading, and life in general.
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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OOPS!
suebooks
17 yrs ago
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My message was meant for the soon-to-be 40 BXer, and it was sent to the wrong person. Oh well, hope she sees it, and my advice remains the same for all who have young children.
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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Re: Yey, I love this!!!
suebooks
17 yrs ago
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At 70 years of age, I assure you that your life will only get better (well, not always, of course).
I taught high school for many years, and being around teenagers prepares one for almost anything. Being around a todd…
suebooks
17 yrs ago
When I worked at a local library, the James Herriott books were very popular, and I also enjoyed the PBS show. Right now I am looking at a copy of THE BEST OF JAMES HERRIOT: FAMOUS MEMORIES OF A COUNTRY VET, a beautiful …
suebooks
17 yrs ago
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At 70 years of age I am finally able not to finish a book. Strange as it may seem, I think this is progression.
There is so much out there to read, why should I punish myself if reading is not pleasurable?
I am not …
suebooks
17 yrs ago
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Nothing will ever replace holding a book in hand while reading. There is something about being able to turn a page forward, back, or even to sneak a peek at the end.
suebooks
17 yrs ago
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Young Reader's Choice Award book: Fat Kid Rules the World,a first novel that delves into the teenage world of today.
The author is K, L. Going.
suebooks
17 yrs ago
Thank you for the information.
suebooks
17 yrs ago
Lovely words to hear--thank you.
suebooks
17 yrs ago
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I am the world's worst typist and on a p.c. I am AWFUL. I post sometimes because I hit a errant key. Is there a way to delete a sent message just secons after it has been posted? I have done the OOPs bit, but shucks, the…
suebooks
17 yrs ago
I found commments about the Laura Bush Foundation of America's Libraries for the Gulf Coast Library Iniative online.
Grants have been given in form of checks--not books. Check it out if you wish.
suebooks
17 yrs ago
suebooks
17 yrs ago
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suebooks
17 yrs ago
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I just received beautiful labels from boirina in Portugal--just another example of how great globalization can be.
I love Bookcrossing, and I am packing up a big box of books to go to an orphanage whose name I got fro…
suebooks
17 yrs ago
Am listening to THE PREDATOR by Patricia Cornwell, somewhat creepy.
Am reading the Miss Zukas series, a delightful series about an astute librafian who lives near Seattle, WA. I started with the latest book and then …
suebooks
17 yrs ago
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A classic that will bring tears to your eyes, a short novel, too: HIROSHIMA. I read it years ago, and the story has stuck with me ever since. I have since visited Hiroshima, Japan, at the Peace Pavillion, and remembered …
suebooks
17 yrs ago
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I hope Stephanie eventually goes with Morelli; however, I surely can see her dilemma. The winner for me is Morelli--stability over the mysterious.
Why haven't any of these books been made into a movie? And who would p…
suebooks
17 yrs ago
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I love "wung." Maybe we could write a BookCrossing tune to be sung at conventions. :)
I am an old retired English teacher (teacher of English???)
suebooks
17 yrs ago
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How did "wung" come about? Why isn't "winged?"
Just curious.
suebooks
17 yrs ago
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I sent a private message,too. I am not really sure if I can be classed as an activist. I am really pretty ignorant about how everything works on BookCrossing.
I just want membership in BC to increase since the organiz…
suebooks
17 yrs ago
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Would it be possible for a business to sponsor a BookCrossing project??? Just an odd thought that popped up when I sent a children's book to India that I had received from the mortgage company that financed our new house…
suebooks
17 yrs ago
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I guess my favorite is always the one I am reading--if I continue to read it. :) I give a book 1/4 through and toss it if the author has not succeeded in grabbing my attention by then.
Right now I am listening to THE …
