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uponeagleswings -> 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/1/2008 10:10:06 AM)
Happy New Year and welcome to the 2008 SS Book Exchange!! This will be the official sign-up and survey thread for the book exchange. Sandy (blessedmamaofmany) and I will be co-running this one. Requirements: Be at least a Senior Member (500 posts or more) Have been a regular poster for at least 4 months. This is for everyone's comfort since addresses will be exchanged. Exceptions will be considered on an individual basis (PM Sandy or I). Please PM your name, mailing address, phone number, e-mail, and username to uponeagleswings (me) or blessedmamaofmany (Sandy). The e-mail and phone number will only be used if you disappear and we have to track you down. [;)] Timeline: Sign up will be from today (January 1) until January 28th (Monday). Names will go out on Feb 1 and you will have until Feb 29th to mail your package. We are keeping with the simpler format that we have been using. In the past there have been ladies who could not participate for financial reasons, so we are trying to keep costs as reasonable as possible. Since our goal is to have fun and make friends, the following guidelines apply: This will be a book exchange. You should plan to mail out at least 1 book that you think your SS would like, and to receive 1 book (and sisterhood, and prayers). Books do not necessarily have to be Christian. If you really love cookbooks, books of photography, or chick lit, put that in your survey. Previously loved books are great!! If you have a book on your shelf that you think your SS would love, pass it along! If you don't have any books you think your SS would like, feel free to either go to www.half.com, or the Goodwill to find a book for her. *As far as I am aware, the most affordable way to ship books is usually by media mail. We have changed the survey to match the exchange, so here is the new survey. Please post your answers in this thread after you PM Sandy or me. What are your favorite genres/types of books? Who are your favorite authors- do you own all of their books? Are there any other authors you'd like to try? Are there any specific titles you've been eyeing up? Any special considerations (ie someone who needs large print books)? And of course... How can your SS (and the rest of us) pray for you?

Memaw. -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/1/2008 11:15:57 AM)
Sign me up!! What are your favorite genres/types of books? Mysteries! Whodunits! Historical Romantics Who are your favorite authors- do you own all of their books? I have a lot of favorites and no I don't own all of any authors except the Left Behind series. Are there any other authors you'd like to try? I love to read so I am open to just about any author. Are there any specific titles you've been eyeing up? Not really Any special considerations (ie someone who needs large print books)? No special considerations needed for me And of course... How can your SS (and the rest of us) pray for you? I have been praying for an early release from prison for my son, I would really appreciate others standing in faith with me over this. PS I think a person can get a flat rate mailer from Post Office that is pretty low cost to send.

Hazel2 -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/1/2008 11:20:47 AM)
What are your favorite genres/types of books? I love interesting books that are also educational. I am now reading "The Earth Dwellers" about ants. I also love classic romance from the 1800s ... I have all of the Austen and Bronte books, for example. I just ordered John Henry's books. Who are your favorite authors- do you own all of their books? For the most part, I own all of the books of my favorite authors. Are there any other authors you'd like to try? I don't have many good Christian books. Are there any specific titles you've been eyeing up? Here is my current BN wishlist: Pilgrim's Progress John Bunyan The Samurai's Garden Gail Tsukiyama Leaving Mother Lake: A Girlhood at the Edge of the World Yang Erche Namu, Christine Mathieu The Arabian Nights (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) Anonymous, Noted by Muhsin Al-Musawi, George Stade Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles Margaret George, Margaret George (Afterword) The Catcher in the Rye J. D. Salinger Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China Jung Chang Any special considerations (ie someone who needs large print books)? And of course... How can your SS (and the rest of us) pray for you? That my husband, John, be saved in 2008!!!!!

Memaw. -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/1/2008 11:38:51 AM)
quote: Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles Margaret George, Margaret George (Afterword) I just finished reading that!!

MrsTracy72 -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/1/2008 12:13:16 PM)
What are your favorite genres/types of books? I love books on the family, God, and True Crime. (yes I know the last one doesn't fit with the others.) Who are your favorite authors- do you own all of their books? Idon't own many books and have no favorite authors because I use the library or exchange with friends. Are there any other authors you'd like to try? Again, I don't really care about the author. Are there any specific titles you've been eyeing up? Not really. Any special considerations (ie someone who needs large print books)? None for me And of course... How can your SS (and the rest of us) pray for you? My prayers this time are for me. I need to be able to get myself out of this depression and get rid of the anxiety that is beginning to rule my life again. And of course prayers for my family.

Hazel2 -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/1/2008 12:28:59 PM)
Tracy, I am a true crime junky! I used to read it, now I tune into A&E. I don't really have many true crime books...

paulsbride -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/1/2008 2:24:13 PM)
What are your favorite genres/types of books? I like historical fiction done in a story type fashion. I like fictions books that make you think. I love cookbooks WITH pictures[:)] These days I usually read magazines [;)] Who are your favorite authors- do you own all of their books? I LOVE Jodi Picoult - I do not own all of her books, but I have read a good deal of her books. I use to love Mary Higgins Clark and John Grisham and have read most of their books, but they aren't really my style any more. Are there any other authors you'd like to try? I can't think of any! Are there any specific titles you've been eyeing up? Any of Jodi Picoult's that I haven't yet read, but I don't have that list with me right now. Any special considerations (ie someone who needs large print books)? Nope! And of course... How can your SS (and the rest of us) pray for you? A healthy pregnancy/delivery for baby #2, due July 7th.

HomeSpunLady -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/1/2008 5:48:10 PM)
What are your favorite genres/types of books? I love cookbooks, historical fiction, right now I am into the amish fiction books. Who are your favorite authors- do you own all of their books? Tracie Peterson, Janette Oake, Beverly Lewis Are there any other authors you'd like to try? No Are there any specific titles you've been eyeing up? I want more bread cookbooks! Any special considerations (ie someone who needs large print books)? Nope. And of course... How can your SS (and the rest of us) pray for you? I am struggling with my daughter. She's my first and she's two! I feel like I am pulling my hair out! I don't even know what to ask for for prayer. I just need divine help!

uponeagleswings -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/1/2008 6:17:19 PM)
Yay ladies!! So far I have info from: Paulsbride HomeSpunLady MrsTracy72 Lexie Memaw

lexie -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/1/2008 10:15:50 PM)
What are your favorite genres/types of books? I love books. I read a lot of Chick Lit, Biographies and History books, but I'm also known to read anything off of the bestseller list, fiction or non-fiction. I do not like sci-fi, fantasy, and I'm not that big into historical fiction (strange.) Who are your favorite authors- do you own all of their books? Sophie Kinsella, Marian Keyes. I own all of Sophie Kinsellas, and get Marian Keyes books from the library. I like Alexander McCall Smith's series "The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency" and I own them as well. Are there any other authors you'd like to try? I've been looking for Christian chick lit authors. I've read Kristin Billerbeck, Meredith Efkin and Judy Baer so far and have been very impressed. Are there any specific titles you've been eyeing up? Nothing I haven't already requested from the library! Any special considerations (ie someone who needs large print books)? No. And of course... How can your SS (and the rest of us) pray for you? Prayer for my husband and his job situation would be nice. He is certified to be a teacher but it's hard to get a teaching job in our area. This is his third year of applying for jobs and it's been tough on us financially but especially tough on him emotionally.

uponeagleswings -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/1/2008 10:19:47 PM)
I guess I'd better do this survey- I almost forgot to add myself to my list of addresses. What are your favorite genres/types of books? Most kinds of general fiction, some mysteries (not big on chick lit or romance), books that will teach me something/make me think about something new. Nonfiction, but not a big fan of biographies. In the library or bookstore I tend to pick up whatever looks interesting. Who are your favorite authors- do you own all of their books? Francine Rivers- I've read Redeeming Love and As the Shofar Blows; The Thoenes, although I gave up halfway through the series I was reading. It's a hard question- I love to read a wide variety of books. I'm not a Jodi Piccoult fan though. Are there any other authors you'd like to try? None I can think of. Are there any specific titles you've been eyeing up? For One More Day- Mitch Albom; I'd love a copy of The Little Prince (in english, my french has suffered since high school); The Virgin of Small Plains- Nancy Picard, pretty much anything that looks interesting. Any special considerations (ie someone who needs large print books)? None for me. And of course... How can your SS (and the rest of us) pray for you? Patience with God's timing for everything in our lives, for my DH who is still in school and very anxious to finish.

Memaw. -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/2/2008 3:57:33 AM)
quote: Memaw, I'm assuming you PM-ed Sandy, which is fine You would think that huh?[8D] Nope, I just plain old forgot to send it to anyone.[:D] I PMed you just now with it.[sm=yummy.gif]

Hazel2 -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/2/2008 11:01:54 AM)
I PMed Sandy!

uponeagleswings -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/2/2008 11:03:14 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Hazel2 I PMed Sandy! That works! I'll let her post her own list of who she has info from.

BlessedMamaofmany -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/2/2008 12:23:52 PM)
quote: That works! I'll let her post her own list of who she has info from. Just Hazel so far! Looks like everyone likes you more than me [8D][8D]

lexie -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/2/2008 1:36:27 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: BlessedMamaofmany quote: That works! I'll let her post her own list of who she has info from. Just Hazel so far! Looks like everyone likes you more than me [8D][8D] LOL...you joined the thread late! It was easier to hit pm under Stacy's name at the top of the thread!

Harvie -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/4/2008 11:52:16 PM)
Yay, books! Books! Books! Books! What are your favorite genres/types of books? Truthfully? Dilbert cartoon books, Calvin & Hobbes, Christian fiction, books by W.E.B. Griffin (WW2 fiction books), some books by Tom Clancy, books on healthy eating, dieting, diabetes, cats, dogs, home decor. Who are your favorite authors- do you own all of their books? See above. (And yep, I own almost everything by the authors I listed) Are there any other authors you'd like to try? I'm open ... but I don't like mysteries or crime novels. (or science fiction) Are there any specific titles you've been eyeing up? Nope, I'm open. Any special considerations (ie someone who needs large print books)? Nope. And of course... How can your SS (and the rest of us) pray for you? 1. Continued success on my ongoing healthy eating/weight loss journey (70 pounds down, 50 to go) 2. Safety and job security (and promotion) for my DH (active duty military) 3. For us to "get back on track, financially" ... and to get our savings boosted 4. For me to find the right job (PT or FT ... whichever would be best for me/pleasing to God) 5. For continued improvement with my diabetes, anxiety, depression, PTSD, asthma, triglycerides 6. For a true desire to exercise MORE

BlessedMamaofmany -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/5/2008 1:27:20 PM)
What are your favorite genres/types of books? History, Mystery, Christian women-type books, classics, homeschooling books Who are your favorite authors- do you own all of their books? Jane Austen, Sue Grafton, Elisabeth elliot, Elizabeth George. I have all of Sue Graftons, except her new one, and only one Jane Austen (Pride and Prejudice). I have 'Keep A Quiet Heart' and a couple of Elizabeth George's books Are there any other authors you'd like to try? Wendy Shalit, she writes books about raising modest girls..and I'm really wanting to read her books. Are there any specific titles you've been eyeing up? 'Passionate Housewives Desperate for God' Any special considerations (ie someone who needs large print books)? nope. =) And of course... How can your SS (and the rest of us) pray for you? Hubby leaving for Iraq soon. =(

uponeagleswings -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/5/2008 2:13:08 PM)
Yay ladies!! So far I have info from: Paulsbride HomeSpunLady MrsTracy72 Lexie Memaw Harvie

BlessedMamaofmany -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/5/2008 2:48:09 PM)
and I have Hazel's info

zoebob -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/5/2008 3:00:03 PM)
I don't think I am going to participate this time. Things are just too tight right now and I don't think I want to part with any of my books: I red them over and over and over again. However, I'm enjoying seeing what others like reading.

BlessedMamaofmany -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/5/2008 7:11:52 PM)
maybe your library has a book exchange? Or a free paperback shelf? I'm sorry you can't participate Zoebob! Just won't be the same without you =) Sandy

zoebob -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/5/2008 8:17:01 PM)
I got a bunch of books this summer at a used book sale and haven't quite finished reading them. I go on the last day when you get a bag full for $1 or something like that. I had more books than the kids and I could carry (a volunteer helped bring them to the car) and spent less than $10. Some of them were for the kids and some for me.

lexie -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/5/2008 9:44:25 PM)
I've never done a Secret Sister thing before and I have a question...doesn't the postmark give away where it is coming from? Or do we let them know who gave it to them with the gift?

uponeagleswings -> RE: 2008 Secret Sister Book Exchange!! (1/5/2008 9:56:24 PM)
The postmark will give the general area (if people check it), but not everyone knows where everyone else lives. If you mean the return address, I have sent packages off with no return address and not had a problem with the post office. Part of the fun is guessing who your SS is, so no, try not to make it obvious when you mail the package.

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