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Any takers for another book swap circle thingummy?

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CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear · 14/01/2008 08:12

I've missed out on two now. I quite like the idea, anyone else?

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CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear · 21/03/2008 13:16

If any one new is interested in joining CAT me or email
[email protected]

If you do CAT or e-mail tell me on this thread that you have done so.

BUT :

you MUST be prepared to read and post on one novel a month on the same date regardless of personal catastrophes/earthquakes/the end of the world. And there is ban on chick lit. And pre-1900 fiction.

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Flamesparrow · 22/03/2008 22:12

Posted for TMH on a fly thread

TheMadHouse · 22/03/2008 22:13

I have a hugh appology to make. I gave DH the book to post from work, but he hasnt. He is not back in until Wednesday, but will post the book then. Please please forgive me

Bendi · 22/03/2008 22:16

It looks like I'm too late...? Do you have a reserve list? Or can these things just get bigger?

Flamesparrow · 22/03/2008 22:22

Hurrah!!!!

Hated the idea of it all collapsing after one month

Bendi · 22/03/2008 22:39

Is the Hurrah for a new reader or because the Mr MadHouse will post in a couple of days?

Flamesparrow · 22/03/2008 22:44

Lol - both - mrmadhouse can post and we can keep madhouse in (although someone is reading 2 books in one month I think, but just speed read people!)

and Missingtheaction appears to be Missinginaction, so looks like you're a new reader Email coco!

CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear · 22/03/2008 22:49

The Mad House, so pleased to find out you're still in!

Well done Flame for stalking on Good Housekeeping. I should get on those threads again actually .

Thanks for helping to keep everything on track, Flame, I was gutted that things were going wrong so quick.

Need to find out if Flossie has her book yet. We might be back in business.

Bendi, not sure, we were having a bit of a wobble, check back in tomorrow/Monday and there may be a space. Ideally though we'd like to keep the same original 12 people and books circulating - it's less complicated that way.

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Flamesparrow · 22/03/2008 22:55

I will admit to not being entirely selfless - my book was one of the ones lost in the ether , I don't want the whole thing to break down either - I'm really enjoying myself I am getting adept at stalking too which helps

Bendi · 22/03/2008 22:57

Oops Coco, x posted & I've sent you an email, not stalking, just being dead keen. I'll keep my eye on the thread & wait to hear by email if you can sqeeeeez another one in. Thanks.

CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear · 22/03/2008 22:57

I'm really enjoying it too. But cross as I think the other book circles are running more smmoothly! grrrrrrrrrrrr. You are good at stalking aren't you?

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Bendi · 22/03/2008 23:02

Not really, honestly, just debating another glass or bed - maybe 10 minutes on the doorstep with a cigarette will cool my jets, but then I'll just wonder what everyone is reading, grrrr.

CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear · 22/03/2008 23:02

Bendi, no worries, stalkers are more than welcome on this thread as you can see . I've got your message, I'll be in touch very soon if there's a place (we're supposed to be posting on the 28th of each month).

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CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear · 22/03/2008 23:06

X-posted Bendi, my first ref to stalkers was directed at Flame . Mmm, haven't smoked for a while but could just do with one .

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FlossieTCake · 24/03/2008 21:56

Hello - no sign of a book here, I'm afraid so I guess that means themadhouse's (original) book is still with luna..? either that or lost in the post. Sorry.

Not sure I can speed-read another by the end of March! But happy to try if that makes things work out a bit easier... I can't quite get my head around how to fix the holes so am vvvv grateful to Coco for tring.

swampster · 24/03/2008 23:11

Is Missing officially missing then?

CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear · 25/03/2008 15:24

I'm at a bit of a loss.

For a now everyone who's read a book this month should write a bit about it on the appropriate thread under MN book swap groups, and then post it on to the next person in the line on the 28th.

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CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear · 25/03/2008 16:07

I've posted for Mad House on Good Housekeeping and asked her to post one book to Luna and one to you Flossie. That should work - for now - I think. At least it will mean you've got a book to read.

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CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear · 26/03/2008 16:14

Mad House has been in DIRECT CONTACT .

Look like the books WILL be posted as promised today .

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FlossieTCake · 26/03/2008 19:54

Luna has posted on the "'fess up" thread in the Book Club topic too so I may have two to read...! Will be as fast as I can if so.

CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear · 26/03/2008 20:02

Or just read the one you like the look of most! Or is that cheating...

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swampster · 26/03/2008 22:35

So do I still post to Missing who is missing or not?

CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear · 27/03/2008 13:25

Yes, post to Missing. Missing may not be actually missing, but just lying low. Maybe she is reading/posting books but doesn't want to talk about it. If Mehdismummy doesn't receive her book this month we'll know that Missing is missing.

Does that actually make any sense?

I've got a get a wriggle on, as I'm still reading Flossie's book [book], despite my pontificating about deadlines etc etc.

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CocoDeBearisCocoDeBear · 27/03/2008 13:26

I meant grin not [book]

obsessed

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swampster · 27/03/2008 16:28

Will do.