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50 bookers meet up 2024

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PermanentTemporary · 20/02/2024 21:02

Well... I'd love to meet you all!

Anyone who thinks they might be interested in coming to meet and talk books, post here.

There are going to be lots of dates, ideas and places and i wonder if anyone would be willing to organise with me?? It would mean private messaging and perhaps moving to WhatsApp or email at some point. Maybe 3 of us?

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Sadik · 13/05/2024 14:23

I'm optimistic about making the Manchester one - just waiting on dates for another event I have to attend, but hopefully it'll be later in the month

PepeLePew · 13/05/2024 22:45

Are pre-loved books ok? The one I'd love to swap is hard to come by new and I don't think a copy will arrive in time if I order it. Though I'm still pondering my choice!

SheilaFentiman · 13/05/2024 23:45

oh! I hope so as I am bringing a pre-loved one. Not a coffee stained one, though 😀

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PermanentTemporary · 14/05/2024 05:55

Pre loved definitely OK.

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FuzzyCaoraDhubh · 14/05/2024 09:19

I'm choosing a pre-loved book as well.
I enjoyed it and I think others might as well. In fact it was given to me by a pal, so it is meant to be passed on :)

StColumbofNavron · 14/05/2024 11:31

Absolutely encourage pre loved

BadSpellaSpellaSpella · 14/05/2024 17:47

I'm bringing preloved one, I don't tend to keep my books once I've read them so I have some in very good condition

CrepuscularCritter · 15/05/2024 19:22

Hi all. If I am not too late, I would love to join you. I have messaged you @PermanentTemporary in case it is possible.

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PermanentTemporary · 16/05/2024 05:52

Very possible! I think everyone should have had their email. Crossing fingers this weather holds....

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FuzzyCaoraDhubh · 16/05/2024 08:43

I have flights and accommodation sorted now and can't wait!

Just checking with PermanentTemporary that there hasn't been a second email?

SheilaFentiman · 16/05/2024 08:53

Yay Fuzzy!

FuzzyCaoraDhubh · 16/05/2024 08:54

SheilaFentiman · 16/05/2024 08:53

Yay Fuzzy!

I know! Pinching myself 😄

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PermanentTemporary · 16/05/2024 11:43

No, no second email! Keeping it simple...

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FuzzyCaoraDhubh · 16/05/2024 13:39

Good :)

TimeforaGandT · 16/05/2024 14:30

Rainy in London today and Apple weather (not necessarily reliable, I know) says 70% chance of rain on Saturday. Hopefully it will change its forecast!

StColumbofNavron · 16/05/2024 22:27

I’ll book a pub table near the second hand bookshops tomorrow. At least we’ll have a base.

SheilaFentiman · 16/05/2024 22:53

Thanks @StColumbofNavron

highlandcoo · 17/05/2024 00:10

Thank you .. really looking forward to it!

RomanMum · 17/05/2024 00:14

Thanks @StColumbofNavron

CornishLizard · 17/05/2024 07:09

Thanks StColumb and Permanent and ICrunchCrispsNotNumbers - what did you start!?

PepeLePew · 17/05/2024 07:11

Thank you to all organisers. I'm looking forward to meeting you all. And the forecast has improved too.

TimeforaGandT · 17/05/2024 10:03

Really looking forward to it - although still mithering over which book to bring!

CrepuscularCritter · 17/05/2024 17:16

I have the book shortlist down to three, although one is very old and battered. Looking forward to meeting you all.

FuzzyCaoraDhubh · 17/05/2024 17:43

I'm about to take flight if Ryanair ever gets its act together! Waiting...waiting...

Looking forward to tomorrow very much!

ChessieFL · 17/05/2024 17:45

Hope you all have a great time tomorrow. Sorry I can’t make it, maybe next time!