Member: ForeignCircus

Whew! That worked out well, then! I'm glad it wasn't a problem. Thank you!

posted by Gwendydd at 8:21 pm (EST) on Nov 11, 2009

Oh, dear. I'm afraid I've committed a huge faux pas. I didn't reserve the Tales of the City books for you on Bookmooch - I guess I expected you to go mooch them right away. So someone else has requested two of the books. Now I'm not sure what to do. The other person has asked for [[Babycakes]] and [[Sure of You]]. Would you like the other four, or did you have your heart set on the whole series?

posted by Gwendydd at 2:01 pm (EST) on Nov 11, 2009

Thanks so much Colleen for getting "Silent Children" for me - so nice of you :)
Talk to you soon,
Michelle
P.S. Thanks for the note about your job - google was pretty accurate this time, and I learned something (from you both)!

posted by michellereads at 7:48 am (EST) on Nov 5, 2009

Hi Colleen:

I thought you might be interested to know that I just finished recommending a book for purchase to our local Public Library, based on one of your reviews.

The book was "Spiced" by Dalia Jurgensen. After reading your review, I did a little further research, and decided that it's definitely something that I would like to read. I also think that it's a book that would be an assect to the library's collection.

(Despite the size of my library, I only purchase or mooch a fraction of what I actually read) ;-}

- Lorna

posted by geophile at 7:55 am (EST) on Oct 30, 2009

Hi Colleen
That's okay, take your time. I understand a how crazy work can be sometimes.
Thanks,
D

posted by Deedledee at 10:14 pm (EST) on Oct 29, 2009

Colleen — I would love to mooch both of those Heyer titles that you and your elves discovered! My BM username is wisewoman. Thank you SO much for doing this! I can't wait to read them :)

Amy

posted by wisewoman at 8:14 am (EST) on Oct 26, 2009

Hi Colleen,
You've got a fantastic looking blog - lots for me to read there over the next little while. I loved your Whoopi post about R.P. - how true!

I'm just about to google "foreign service worker" to see what it is you do (when you're not reading or watchng home decorating shows).

I saw my first and second (and only) NHL games in Washington last Christmas and the year before. My husband's brother lives in Maryland ao we have visited the area. Washington is a beautiful, wonderful, dynamic city - you must love it there.

Anyways, hope you enjoy your new-found treasures, and The 19th Wife, which I hope won't take too long to get to you!

Take care,
Michelle

posted by michellereads at 10:51 pm (EST) on Oct 25, 2009

Hi ForeignCircus:

I found a copy of “The Merry Month of May” by James Jones for rphalliburton (message #23 in your Upcoming Used Book Sale thread). She says it’s by Mary White, but everything I’ve seen says James Jones. I'm mooching it for her. If you find a book by that title by Mary White you should grab it, but otherwise I’ve got it covered.

I really appreciate your doing this, by the way – I go to Library Sales and having a list and trying to find things with everybody milling around and grabbing things is hard to do.

Good luck, have fun, and more power to you and your elves.

karenmarie

posted by karenmarie at 9:17 am (EST) on Oct 21, 2009

sorry, all gone! my inventory is finally EMPTY! *bliss*

posted by vikitty at 8:15 pm (EST) on Oct 1, 2009

Sorry I'm slow to respond. I know she's read N is for Noose because I just had that sent to her from another moocher - what others would you recommend?

posted by skinglist at 10:33 pm (EST) on Sep 6, 2009

Hi! I'd love to see what you had, but either you have a different screen name or BM is being cranky because http://bookmooch.com/m/bio/foreigncircus comes up with
foreigncircus : member bio
?
Sorry, there is no member by that name.

If you send me your link, I'll look to see what you have. Love how generous BMers are, part od what I love in the community. I'm SKingList here and there.

Thanks!
Cari

posted by skinglist at 8:15 am (EST) on Aug 25, 2009

Thanks so much Colleen! Mooched! *happy dance*

And I take your point... That's how I look at it too - and I know my local Borders has lost a huge amount from my purse! In fact, it is often better for me to send international in regards to cost per point. But local postage is expensive here, like Canada!

If you have another you think I might like to mooch, I am open to all sorts of recommendations BTW. :)
Thanks again - and if you need help from down here with a mooch, please ask...I'm actually an 'official' angel - meaning I'm on the list - is all.
~Lyn

posted by Lman at 3:35 am (EST) on Aug 23, 2009

Hi Colleen,
I'd love your copy of The Painter Knight, but would you be willing to send to Australia? I understand if it is too expensive - but nothing ventured, nothing gained... I guess. It would be much appreciated..
My BM name is Lman too - let me know,
~Lyn

posted by Lman at 10:26 pm (EST) on Aug 22, 2009

Colleen,

Went to mooch the book today (wasn't able to get online yesterday because of power trouble) but unfortunately BM is down...I expect it'll be back up by tomorrow morning (it's 10pm here), but if you manage to get online before I do, I'd appreciate it if you'd extend the reservation :)

Sorry!

-Fern

posted by booktrash at 5:18 pm (EST) on Jul 29, 2009

Hi! I would love your extra copy of "The Day the Falls Stood Still" if it hasn't been already spoken for. On BookMooch my name is kayhardtmann. Thanks!

posted by RidgewayGirl at 12:45 pm (EST) on Jul 27, 2009

Hiya,

Sorry for the delay in replying - I've been away, lucky me :)

Despite a lot of trying, I've never managed to get this far with an angel, so congrats! Listing it and reserving it for me should work just fine, don't you think? :)

Many thanks for helping me out!

-Fern

posted by booktrash at 9:50 am (EST) on Jul 27, 2009

Noticed you liked Tim Gautreaux, and I was wondering if you'd be interested in reviewing my new novel and posting your comments here as well as a few other book-related sites. Thought you might like my book since it's similar to Gautreaux's work (Tim Gautreaux actually directed my master's thesis). I could e-mail you the novel in an e-book format if you'd like (I'm out of physical copies at the moment). Let me know if you're interested. Here's a link to a summary in case you're interested:

http://christophertusa.com/

Thanks,

Chris

posted by cmtusa at 11:30 am (EST) on Jul 14, 2009

I'm so glad you're enjoying The Wasp Eater. I thought it was great discovery myself!

Madeline

posted by SqueakyChu at 8:03 pm (EST) on Jun 24, 2009

That's me...I remember you! I don't get over here too much but perhaps when school is out in 2 weeks, this FINALLY retired teacher will be able to spend more time on the blogs and such!Did you say you have your own blog as well? I have a review to get out and prepare for two giveways tomorrow night and with my working this week, it is harder to keep up....see you soon hopefully over at my BOOKIN' WITH BINGO! Thanks for being a friend! Karen

posted by Kanellio at 5:39 pm (EST) on May 20, 2009

Hey Quinncx-
Not an inappropriate venue at all. Thank you so much for writing. I'm so glad that you and your mom both enjoyed THE LEISURE SEEKER. Thanks for your kind words.

I see you've already read Julie Metz' memoir. (And it isn't even out yet.) Julie designed the cover for the hardcover edition for my first book. We've just gotten to know each other over the past few months via Facebook. She's really cool. I'm looking forward to reading PERFECTION myself. I just got Tim Gautreaux's THE MISSING too. I'm looking forward to reading that too. I love his stories.

Hope this finds you well.

Best,
Michael

PS: Don't know if you're interested, but I'm doing a member giveaway on LibraryThing for my new collection of short fiction, THE LOST TIKI PALACES OF DETROIT. I think the details are on my author page. (Frankly, I'm still figuring out how to use LibraryThing.)

posted by michaelzadoorian at 9:16 am (EST) on May 15, 2009

I have not received it yet? When did you mail it?

posted by Disprincess at 2:45 pm (EST) on Mar 30, 2009

See that you received Firefly Lane. I hope that you enjoy this and I'd love to know your thoughts about it. It's my favorite book of 2008. The top favorite, in fact, not much comes close. I can't wait to read it again! I purchased a copy for an aunt and my mom for Christmas!

posted by kysmom02 at 12:23 pm (EST) on Jan 19, 2009

Colleen,

I'm happy to send you both books. PM me with your address, and I'll get them in the mail as soon as possible.

Thanks,
Traci

posted by virginiahomeschooler at 3:47 pm (EST) on Dec 9, 2008

Ok, Colleen, I'll send it off tomorrow!!

Yes, it's great to be in community with lots of fellow book lovers! I think you'll love Rocket Man if you can ignore the swear words! ha.

Lisa..

posted by psychomamma at 12:41 pm (EST) on Nov 16, 2008

Hi Colleen,

Email me your address at psychomamma (at) gmail (dot) com, and I'll send you Rocket Man!!

Lisa...

posted by psychomamma at 10:37 pm (EST) on Nov 15, 2008

Hey Colleen- I'll mail it out first thing next week. Just let me know when it gets to you, please. And enjoy it!!

-Nicole

posted by PirateColey at 9:44 am (EST) on Nov 15, 2008

Hi Colleen,

Your reviews should be showing up at Here Be Reviews now. Keep in mind that only reviews posted in the last 48 hours will be in the list (used to be 5 days, but that was causing an unusual level of buggy-ness).

Cheers,
Anysia

posted by anysia at 8:57 pm (EST) on Nov 14, 2008

The book is yours- just private comment me with your mailing address and I'll media-mail it your way. =)

posted by PirateColey at 6:05 pm (EST) on Nov 14, 2008