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Anyone fancy joining a new book swap?

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artifarti · 28/04/2016 17:11

I was wondering if anyone fancied joining me in a new Book Swap. I was part of one on here for a couple of years that worked really well, then we all got a bit busy and decided to give it a rest. Now no-one on MN seems to do them anymore!

The idea is that you get a small group together (up to about a dozen) of people who enjoy reading similar genres or are prepared to try something new. Everyone then chooses a book they have enjoyed, that’s not really famous or a bestseller. On the first day of each month, you post your book to the next person on the list...and then the same again on the following month. We posted chocolate too last time but that’s not compulsory! The idea is that you get to read books you haven’t heard of, and chat about them if you want to.

Some of the books we ended up reading last time: The Water of the Hills, Cutting for Stone, The Snow Child, On The Black Hill, Prince of Tides, The Weather in the Streets, Any Human Heart, Cat’s Eye, A Month in the Country.

Anyone interested? [worries about tumbleweed blowing over thread as no-one remembers book swaps]

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TheImprobableGirl · 09/07/2016 11:21

Sent 😄😄
Chocs gone already I'm afraid, was absolutely delicious!!

FuckyNell · 09/07/2016 14:42

Ok so I'm away for a bit now because my dad has died and I need a bit of time for arrangements etc. I'm glad you received the book TIG the choc was from rat to me but I just passed it straight on in my haste. Back in a couple of weeks Smile

KeithLeMonde · 10/07/2016 17:17

Oh FuckyNell, I am so very sorry to hear about your dad.

TheImprobableGirl · 10/07/2016 19:22

Flowers for your loss, please don't think/worry about sending on more books until you absolutely have heaps of time. Look after yourself

aristocat · 11/07/2016 12:46

:( so sorry to see about your Dad Nell
((hug)) there is some marvellous support here on MN. Be kind to yourself x

InsufficientlyCaffeinated · 12/07/2016 07:57

So sorry to hear about your dad FuckyNell I hope you're holding up OK and have lots of support around you Flowers

RatOnnaStick · 12/07/2016 12:58

FuckyNell so sorry to hear the news about your Dad Sad. Take care of yourself and don't worry about books and stuff for now. I'll hold off posting the next one if you'd rather, let me know when you're ready. Flowers and virtual Chocolate

FuckyNell · 12/07/2016 22:50

Hello thank you for all your kind words. I'm in Norfolk with my mum for a few days arranging things. To be honest mn has kept me going for the last few days - it's been nice to escape reality and my mother.

artifarti · 15/07/2016 10:48

So sorry to hear about your dad, Nell. Take care of yourself. x

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artifarti · 26/07/2016 13:19

How is everyone doing? Surviving the holidays?! Ready to post next week? I guess some people might be away/going on hols.

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InsufficientlyCaffeinated · 28/07/2016 08:23

Going to post mine today as I have to go to the Post Office anyway, no point enduring it twice!

Sofie88 · 28/07/2016 15:36

Am I too late to join?

RufusTheReindeer · 28/07/2016 16:57

Sorry for your loss nell

I am nearly ready to post...must get the chocolate

And i need to post on the relevant thread, i am off on holiday on the 4th of august so will probably miss my book...but can look forward to the chocolate Grin

InsufficientlyCaffeinated · 28/07/2016 22:44

Change of plan, forgot to get sweeties so will post on the 1st after all Blush

aristocat · 30/07/2016 14:46

Thank You Keith for my book and chocolate Smile both arrived safely!
I will post on Monday.

mailfuckoff · 01/08/2016 08:16

Hi all
Will post book today. Sorry for the chocolate selection, but if a panic this morning. I will do better next time!

InsufficientlyCaffeinated · 01/08/2016 20:20

Remembered sweets, on their way along with the book

FuckyNell · 02/08/2016 22:32

Hello just go let you know I'll post on Saturday. Am in menorca atm back on Friday. Have managed to read on the beach Smile

moocowmrs · 03/08/2016 10:11

Sorry for tardy posting here chocolate was purchased and then consumed will rebuy and post before the weekend will post first !

InsufficientlyCaffeinated · 03/08/2016 10:33

My book has arrived today with more ginger chocolate, thanks! This time I will not be making the mistake of letting DP see it!

RatOnnaStick · 03/08/2016 11:07

Oh thank goodness Fucky. I haven't posted it yet. Like moocowmrs I bought chocolate, ate chocolate, bought some more...

TheImprobableGirl · 03/08/2016 16:52

hadme posted yours on 1st but it turned up at my house today HmmConfused
I think I need to go on a post office course! Will try again tomorrow Grin

Hadmeathello · 03/08/2016 19:05

No problem Improbable Smile

Luckiest, I've not had a chance to post yours yet but hoping to get to post office tomorrow.

InsufficientlyCaffeinated · 03/08/2016 19:26

Grin TIG Made me laugh as it reminded me of a few years ago when I had to send my laptop off for urgent repairs. Courier collected it from my office in the afternoon then the next morning it arrived back as the courier had entered the return address as the delivery address in his PDA. I was more amused at the ridiculousness of it than angry I think!

luckiestgirl · 10/08/2016 09:17

Hadme- still not had my book. Did you manage to post it yet?