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MamaKaty Thu 30-Jul-09 10:45:42

Hi there - As far as i can see on the message boards, all the swap clubs already have all their members. I'd love to start a new one!
Anyone out there interested in joining me?

waitingforgodot Thu 30-Jul-09 18:49:23

Sounds like fun. How does it work?

lankyalto Thu 30-Jul-09 18:57:34

Yes I'd like to join one, don't usually get in quick enough....

swift220 Thu 30-Jul-09 20:52:29

Hi I am new but would love to join

MamaKaty Fri 31-Jul-09 10:45:56

Basically:

12 people sign up, each person choose a book

On a set date in the month you send your book to the person in the list after you

Over 12 months you'll receive 11 books (as well as sending one) and we can talk about them together on here as we read them.

We'll stick to paperbacks to keep postage costs down.

So far we have
MamaKaty
Waitingforgodot
lankyalto
swift220

Once we have 12 names, everyone could email me their address and I'll co-ordinate.
Start thinking about what your book choice is going to be!!

waitingforgodot Fri 31-Jul-09 10:50:08

ok cool!

MamaKaty Fri 31-Jul-09 11:45:15

Members so far:
1. mamakaty
2. waitingforgodot
3. lankyalto
4. swift220

8 places still to fill!

mollyroger Fri 31-Jul-09 11:53:10

hello! me please
As long as you are not all mislit fans. Can't abide all those ''Daddy, why did you beat me'' books

MamaKaty Fri 31-Jul-09 12:09:53

I'm definately not into misery lit either
If it was just up to me I'd say:
NO misery memoirs
NO sci-fi
and no crime, unless it's something that is a bit outside the box

Another place down, 7 to go - I can't wait to get started!

ddilemma Fri 31-Jul-09 20:16:57

ooh can I join please please - agree with no 'mislit' (what a great name!) just fab books which are a great read and you want to share..I know my first already!

MamaKaty Sat 01-Aug-09 10:30:43

Members so far:
1. mamakaty
2. waitingforgodot
3. lankyalto
4. swift220
5. mollyroger
6. ddilemma

Half way there now - are there another 6 members interested?

waitingforgodot Tue 04-Aug-09 19:28:43

bump

juneybean Wed 05-Aug-09 14:21:55

I'd love to join!

SummerC Wed 05-Aug-09 15:19:09

ME ME ME!! I am an avid reader!

But...err...what is MisLit?? Is it as it sounds? Misery literature??

How about chick lit? I LURRRVVEE chick lit since having my dd.

MamaKaty Wed 05-Aug-09 16:50:19

Getting there slowly... still need another 4 members please!!

Mislit = all those memoirs of terrible childhoods, forced prostitution, etc type stories

And don't know how everyone else feels about chick lit but I don't mind the odd bit of light reading now and again - hopefully everyone will pick books from different genres and we'll all get a chance to read books we mightn't usually!

YouLukaAmazing Wed 05-Aug-09 19:07:19

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Claire2301 Wed 05-Aug-09 19:29:11

Could I join please?

MamaKaty Thu 06-Aug-09 12:30:34

Nearly there!! 2 places left to fill!!

Welcome aboard ladies!! Our current book circle is

1. mamakaty
2. waitingforgodot
3. lankyalto
4. swift220
5. mollyroger
6. ddilemma
7. juneybean
8. SummerC
9. YouLukaAmazing
10. Claire2301
11. ??
12. ??

Would those who have already joined like to send me their details and I'll set up a spreadsheet so we'll be ready to go as soon we get our final two members.

My email address is kafulton at gmail dot com

Please send
Your name and address
Your email address
Your book choice

I can't wait to get started!!

Claire2301 Thu 06-Aug-09 14:26:24

Email sent smile

juneybean Thu 06-Aug-09 14:36:07

Sent mine too!

lankyalto Thu 06-Aug-09 14:42:43

Ooh I've sent mine too.... how exciting.

hollytom Thu 06-Aug-09 14:44:17

Hi can I join too if it's not too late?

SummerC Thu 06-Aug-09 15:12:24

I will e-mail you tonight MamaKaty. I'll have to have a look through my books to decide what book to send

swift220 Thu 06-Aug-09 18:00:12

Just sent you an email, cant wait to get started grin

scowles Thu 06-Aug-09 19:45:54

Hi can i join please?

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