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Book swap

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UCM · 07/05/2006 00:16

I am thinking that we should do a book swap. You send a book to someone who sends a book to someone and so on. It doesn't matter if you didn't like the book, the next one might please you.

Any takers???????????????????????

I am a fan of Harlan Coben, Denise Ryan and Marian Keyes, Stuart Macbride.

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PanicPants · 03/06/2006 20:50

So are we saying we'll post the books around next thursday?
That'll be the 8th.

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UCM · 03/06/2006 11:14

Oh Blush I meant to tape the pages in that book. It's the sheila Quigly one. Would someone be very kind and bung a bit o sellotape on it!

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UCM · 03/06/2006 11:11

Sprry PP didn't read your post properly.

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UCM · 03/06/2006 11:10

What about next Thursday? Then 3 Thursdays after that.

My book was fabby Dewmeadow. I am looking forward to my next one.

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FrannyandZooey · 03/06/2006 08:56

I think there might be some people who have only recently got their books. I guess that gives them a couple of weeks, though, it should be ok, hopefully?

PanicPants · 02/06/2006 23:40

Next week I think. Shall we set a date?

How about we agree to send the books anytime during the week beginning 5th June? Thats next week.

That way it's a definite date but does give some leeway for rl to intervene!

What do you think? Is next week too early for some people?

dewmeadow · 02/06/2006 20:30

when is 3 weeks up?

FrannyandZooey · 02/06/2006 20:29

Just realised I did not post a link to my review yet:

\link{http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk?topicid=1377&threadid=179015&stamp=060602195725\Small Island review thread}

Great choice, Bumbleweed, the rest of you have a treat in store :)

FrannyandZooey · 02/06/2006 20:27

yes that would appeal to my fascist nature

:o

Seriously I think it is by far the best idea. Otherwise it is easy to get bogged down and the chain gets held up. Post every 3 weeks whether read or not, no pressure to read a book if you have not got time.

WigWamBam · 02/06/2006 20:27

I would prefer to have a set date, otherwise we're going to find at some point we've either got six books to read together, or we've got nothing to read for three months!

PanicPants · 02/06/2006 20:25

perhaps we should agree a date and post them all then, even if they aren't all read????!!

What do you think?

FrannyandZooey · 02/06/2006 20:22

Bumbleweed, I'm ready, but is it a good idea to just send as we finish, or should we wait each time and all send en masse? I could sort of see myself getting frustrated, if we are getting ahead of the group, and then have to wait weeks and weeks because the books are not coming round the chain fast enough. :)

Sorry I am a bit of a pernickety planner Blush and often see problems where there are none. Let me know what you think.

PanicPants · 02/06/2006 20:11

Yes PeachyClair I'm looking forward to it!

Bresha I'm sending on to you I think so I'll wait until you've finished yours.

bumbleweed · 02/06/2006 20:02

FandZ, are you ready for the next book?

fullmoonfiend · 02/06/2006 19:51

Have read mine too, will do review tomorrow. Again, noT one I'd have chosen but thoroughly enjoyed it, read it in 24 hours (thanks KickAssAngel :) )Ready for MORE, MORE, MORE books now Grin

peachyClair · 02/06/2006 19:44

Panipants, as we are the quick to finish side of the group, shall i just post mine on to you?

PanicPants · 02/06/2006 19:05

Right here's the link for 'The Portable Door' by Tom Holt.

\link{http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk?topicid=1377&threadid=179189\here}

PanicPants · 02/06/2006 18:50

UCM glad to see you back again.
I've finished my book and will do a review on it now and try a link - fingers crossed!

Are we going to agree a date to send on the books? And with the changes, are we still sending the book to the original person you sent your book to? Iuswim

peachyClair · 02/06/2006 16:14

As long as you're OK UCM Smile

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UCM · 02/06/2006 15:04

Girls, am so sorry I left you all in the lurch like that.

Katyrocks thank you for sorting out the swap. I am happy to go along with what you all want but am particularly impressed with the idea of a thread for each book, then I can add to it as I ream them....

Once again, I am sorry and it really really couldn't be helped.

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FrannyandZooey · 01/06/2006 20:06

I think I have already read 2 of the books being swapped!

nikkie · 01/06/2006 19:48

Hi received my book today, will start a thread later.
Think I may be responsible for sending one of the battered books Blush In my defence I did get it from the charity shop!

bumbleweed · 01/06/2006 19:09

Finished "Dinner for Two" by Mike Gayle. Thanks, kipper, for sending it.

Have started a review-thread \link{http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk?rn=4303&topicid=1377&threadid=178905&redir=4303\here}

kickassangel · 31/05/2006 23:14

Finally, broadband back up & able to say HURRAH! Book arrived today. Not something i would have chosen from the cover, which is good, going away this weekend so should have time to lie around in bed reading it.

peachyClair · 31/05/2006 15:49

I started a thread \link{http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk?rn=77534&topicid=1377&threadid=178522&redir=77534\here} for the reviews of the book I received. As I have finished it now, all ready to go and post on in a week and a half or so. Grin

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