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book clun swap

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jklikesrowing · 10/07/2011 23:01

lets start a new book thing swap, who wants to join?

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swampster · 24/02/2012 13:09

I haven't read any Diana Wynne Jones. just googled, I think I have been deprived :(

I am currently re-reading Barbara Willard's Mantlemass books. They are sooooooo brilliant. Can't believe they are out of print.

swampster · 24/02/2012 13:07

Dear dinky,

Nothing is untaxing on my brain!

dinkystinkyexpectations · 24/02/2012 12:26

Swampy - you've had a hard time of it with books of late. Wait till you get the one I sent to Tilly as a plug book - you'll find that very non-taxing on the brain, I promise.

Love the idea of revisiting childhood gems - I often re-read my favourite Dianna Wynne Jones books when times are bleak...

swampster · 24/02/2012 12:18

Not posted yet... still trying to get through the self-pitying twat-man testosterone novella. [sorry Calico] Thanks Wine Brew Biscuit

But...

I have been re-reading some childhood gems and really enjoying them. For the next clun (or a brand new, parallel universe clun), does anyone fancy a childhood favourites theme?

I am thinking along the lines of Nina Bawden's Carrie's War, Joan Aiken's Wolves of Willoughby Chase, E. Nesbit's Five Children and It, T. H. White's Mistress Masham's Repose, Dodi Smith's I Capture The Castle, Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time... [endless list emoticon]

dinkystinkyexpectations · 24/02/2012 11:35

Acsec - no obligation to read both clun books. Just pick the one you like the look of best. The second one is a plug book (I think we have 2 or 3 of those in circulation now) and should be used to plug any holes that open up in the clun if people dont receive a book.

Anyone needing a hole plugged should pop on here to let people know at end of first week of March and appeal for a plug book to be sent to them.

acsec · 23/02/2012 22:23

musttidyup You're sending me TWO books for March?? I've started reading Inheritance and it's big, I'll need to read super fast to get through that and both clun books!

tillyfernackerpants · 23/02/2012 20:41

It wasn't him today, I think he must've gone on strike when he saw it Grin

dinkystinkyexpectations · 23/02/2012 20:40

Did it cause your friendly postie to collapse under the strain Tilly? Grin

musttidyupmusttidyup · 23/02/2012 20:30
Grin
tillyfernackerpants · 23/02/2012 20:22

The tome has landed

dinkystinkyexpectations · 23/02/2012 10:11

If you can read fast, pick the slimmer of the 2 books and read that MTU but please post on BOTH books the first week of March - you'll be getting a new one in March from whoever is posting to you.

Calico- if you dont hear from clinging (who I hope is better) in first week of March pop on the thread to let everyone know. Someone who has 2 books will then need to send to you the extra book they have.

musttidyupmusttidyup · 22/02/2012 20:55

Ok. Is now a good time to mention I have two books and have read neither (yet)? In my defence I did get them a bit late but was engrossed in another book (FYI Minette Walters devils feather good read nice bit of suspense). What shall I do? Soz. Don't tell AHTFC please

dinkystinkyexpectations · 22/02/2012 16:08

Stop trembling Tilly and start doing press ups - you need to strengthen those book holding hands Wink Grin

tillyfernackerpants · 22/02/2012 15:37
dinkystinkyexpectations · 22/02/2012 12:39

Right - THE TOME is in the post to you today Tilly. Hope it doesnt cripple your nice friendly postie.

I'm off for my op on Monday 27 Feb so I officially nominate ACSEC March controller from then.

EVERYONE - remember to post on all the books you have (some of you have 2 I know) to the next person week starting 1 March and to come on here on 1 March to report back on the book you've read.

dinkystinkyexpectations · 16/02/2012 16:44

You weren't meant to get a bk this time round kiwi as you were in nz till Feb - think she's still about.

kiwijesta · 16/02/2012 12:49

I'll pm her this week to check and if she's out (hopefully not!) I'll receive books from you! Smile

Haribojoe · 16/02/2012 08:08

I post to rufus but haven't heard anything from her, she doesn't post that often so I presumed she just hadn't been on.
Maybe she's the latest book clun casualty Sad

kiwijesta · 16/02/2012 07:04

Hey all, I'm the one posting to clinging so will continue to do so, was wondering though if anyone had heard from rufus as I didn't get a book from her this month.

Haribojoe · 15/02/2012 13:54
Smile
dinkystinkyexpectations · 15/02/2012 13:53

It is a readable Tome Haribo so nothing to worry about honest

Haribojoe · 15/02/2012 12:23

Book arrived today Smile ,says inside it is swampy's, thanks Tilly.

It's one I've read so will be able to have a quick read through it to refresh my memory Grin.

At this rate i'll manage to post on time, starting to get a bit nervous that my turn for the tome is coming Confused

acsec · 15/02/2012 12:02

I'm looking forward to being honorary Fat controller! :o

dinkystinkyexpectations · 15/02/2012 11:59

Arse - my post got cut off half way. Was meant to say that ACsec is going to be honorary fat controller of the clun in March when I'm dosed up on post op painkillers so all be good for her.

Tilly will send you MTU's opus next week.

acsec · 15/02/2012 11:57

I've finished my book! Go me :) Afternoons, would you like it sent early?

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