# SDMB Book Swap **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 11, 2002, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579 "2002-03-11T15:01:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Krisfer\_the\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Krisfer\_the\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Krisfer_the_Cat)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2002, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/61 "2002-03-28T22:19:33Z")
_laughs hysterically_ Okay so its about the BRITISH Navy and Lord Nelson’s efforts in the Napleonic Wars… jeez I gotta read blurbs better…:rolleyes: _hides under a blanket with a flashlight_ ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2002, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/62 "2002-03-28T22:44:37Z")
They let me in late. I mailed a package to Yorktown, Virginia yesterday. Two paperbacks. ---
**Author:** ![vix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/a88e4f/32.png) [@vix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vix)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2002, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/63 "2002-03-28T22:47:36Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Brynda \* > \*\*Great, **Vix**!!! You haven’t read them yet? \*\* Nope. I actually **own** _Girl with a Pearl Earring_, but I hadn’t read it. It was a condender in one of my book clubs, but too many people had already read it, so it got out-voted. I started it today on the train, and so far I love it. I’ve been wanting to read _Interpreter of Maladies_, so that was a great choice for me, too. I hadn’t heard of _A Short History of a Small Place_, but I’m looking forward to that, too. You’re spoiling me! Thanks. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![DarkWriter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ee59a6/32.png) [@DarkWriter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DarkWriter)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2002, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/64 "2002-03-28T23:24:43Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by singular1 \* > \*\*:o awww, shucks… > > Nothing creepy, I just agreed with everything you said! Also, I admire anyone that can be a writer _and_ a Mom _and_ surf the net diligently-I can barely keep the cats and dogs and fish fed (the husband has to fend for himself usually-but since he’s a house-husband and does all the other housework, he doesn’t mind). It’s always a thrill to find someone who shares the same interests. > By the way, your books are on the way! > Can’t wait to hear if you like them! \*\* Well, thanks, **singular1**! You’re right, it is very cool when you find someone who shares your same interests. I’m not quite like the other SAHMs in my area, which is why I hang out online a lot. 🙂 Sheri ---
**Author:** ![rjk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ed655f/32.png) [@rjk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rjk)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/65 "2002-03-29T02:39:47Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by rjk \* > \*\*Well, my package is in the mail to **Rocking Chair**. The lady at the PO said “about a week” but who knows? > > And what all might be in the package? Life, death, comedy, romance, the land, the people, … > > Oh, yeah! Canadian culture too! 😉 > > Hope you enjoy! \*\* I just looked back at the list here, and realized I left out some stuff. That should have read “Life, death, comedy, romance, the land, the people, guilt and redemption, …” I hope it’s clearer now, **RC**! ---
**Author:** ![Edward\_The\_Head](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ce73a5/32.png) [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/66 "2002-03-29T18:49:37Z")
Well I got my books out today to **RickQ**. I sent one book to you in England as it was pretty expensive. I then sent two more to your other address here in the states. At least you’ll have something to read when you get here. Hope you like them. ---
**Author:** ![Morgainelf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Morgainelf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgainelf)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/67 "2002-03-29T19:56:07Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jess \* > \*\*I’m sending my book out today. I wanted whoever has me to know that I’m going to be [out of town](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=105730) for a couple weeks. I’m a fast reader, though, so I’m sure I’ll be done with my book by mid- April. I’m looking forward to getting my new book (and the feedback on the one I sent to **Morgainelf**!). > > Jess \*\* I got the book yesterday, **Jess**! It looks great - can’t wait to find time to read it! I’ll have to talk Mr. Elf into taking KidElf for a few walks. 🙂 I’m one of the lazy…I’ll be sending your book out tomorrow, **Kat**. I hope you enjoy it! ---
**Author:** ![Winkie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/41988e/32.png) [@Winkie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winkie)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2002, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/68 "2002-03-30T01:33:50Z")
**rocking chair** , I got a package of books from you today! Great selection – _Slaves in the Family_ in particular has been on my to-read list for a while now. **Lamar Mundane** – a book package is headed your way! ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2002, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/69 "2002-03-30T01:39:04Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by DarkWriter \*\*\* > > I got my selections sent off this afternoon as well. **Quasimodem** , I hope you enjoy the selection. I’m interested in hearing what you think. > > Sheri \*\* Sheri, I got them today, but you really didn’t need to send them **Priority Mail**. I can’t wait to start them. I’ll let you know how I like them! \*\*Thank You!![’/b] Quasi ---
**Author:** ![Brynda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2002, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/70 "2002-03-30T01:52:36Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Edward The Head \* > \*\*Well I got my books out today to **RickQ**. I sent one book to you in England as it was pretty expensive. I then sent two more to your other address here in the states. At least you’ll have something to read when you get here. Hope you like them. \*\* Hmmmm…since he is coming here to marry me, he might not really need a lot of things to read for a while. 😉 **vix** , in the spirit of the great SDMB Book Swap, feel free to pass along the extra copy of GWAPE. BTW, Cranky has read A Short History of a Small Place and liked it, too. ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2002, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/71 "2002-03-30T04:24:00Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Morgainelf \* > I’m one of the lazy…I’ll be sending your book out tomorrow, **Kat**. I hope you enjoy it! I’m sure I will. _jumps up and down chanting “I’m getting a booK, I’m getting a book.”_ I sent **Politzania** ’s books out today, so you’re only _slightly_ more lazy than me. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2002, 7:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/72 "2002-03-30T07:21:08Z")
So far I appear to be the worst of all. Sorry Yersinia. In my defense, I’ll whine about how I’ve been working the last eleven days in a row and several of those days included 12 or 16 hour shifts. So today was the first chance I’ve had to get out and do anything. One of these things was picking up Yersinia’s book. It’ll be in the mail tomorrow morning. ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2002, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/73 "2002-03-30T15:22:51Z")
No no, I am the worst iof all. I instigated the whole thing and I still haven’t sent my books. First I had to wait to make sure I hadn’t missed anyone (because I could be the swing person to change my match if need be. Then I’ve been spending all my free time helping a friend out. Also, one person’s e-mail bounced and she hasn’t gotten in touch with me. I don’t know if she’s left the boards or what, but we may have to do an auxiliary swap so her swap partner(s) don’t miss out on either books or opinions. vix, don’t discuss Girl With A Pearl Earring with magdalene. She loathed it. But I liked it a lot. ---
**Author:** ![obfusciatrist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4af34b/32.png) [@obfusciatrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obfusciatrist)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2002, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/74 "2002-03-30T16:38:45Z")
cjhoworth, if you are reading this thread, could you let me know if you got your book? In other news, I am still waiting for mine, so I have had to begin a new primary book; let me just say that while James Randi has interesting things to say, he doesn’t write very well. ---
**Author:** ![Brynda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2002, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/75 "2002-03-30T16:55:29Z")
**Cranky** , if there turns out to be someone unmatched, I would be happy to take on someone else in addition to **vix**. I have plenty of books to share. Also, if there is someone extra, maybe **vix** would be willing to pass on the extra copy of GWAPE. (As long as the extra person isn’t **magdelene** , of course.) Just an idea… ---
**Author:** ![Yersinia\_Pestis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/ccd318/32.png) [@Yersinia\_Pestis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yersinia_Pestis)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2002, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/76 "2002-03-30T17:19:37Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Little Nemo \* > \*\*So far I appear to be the worst of all. Sorry Yersinia. > > In my defense, I’ll whine about how I’ve been working the last eleven days in a row and several of those days included 12 or 16 hour shifts. So today was the first chance I’ve had to get out and do anything. > > One of these things was picking up Yersinia’s book. It’ll be in the mail tomorrow morning. \*\* Okie-dokie. I’m going out of town for the latter part of next week, so if you don’t hear that it arrived when you expected, that’s why. It’s amusing that one of the few people I’ve met is sending me a book. Looking forward to reading whatever it is! ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2002, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/77 "2002-03-30T18:04:17Z")
> [@](#): > > It’s amusing that one of the few people I’ve met is sending me a book. Looking forward to reading whatever it is! I thought the same thing. I don’t know if Cranky was aware we’d met or if she just had a system of cross-matching people by last names and street addresses. ---
**Author:** ![DarkWriter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ee59a6/32.png) [@DarkWriter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DarkWriter)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2002, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/78 "2002-03-30T20:07:02Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Quasimodem \* > \*\* > > Sheri, I got them today, but you really didn’t need to send them **Priority Mail**. I can’t wait to start them. I’ll let you know how I like them! > > \*\*Thank You!![’/b] > > Quasi \*\* No problem! And I like Priority Mail. For some reason, I trust it more than sending things any other way. Silly, I know. Looking forward to hearing what you think, especially about _4x4_. Sheri ---
**Author:** ![lurker\_b](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bbce88/32.png) [@lurker\_b](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurker_b)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2002, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/79 "2002-03-31T00:22:48Z")
I got my package yesterday. I haven’t read the book, and I can’t wait to get started. Of course **Ellen Cherry’s** great note and review made me feel even worse about writing my note to **Sapphire Bullet** on the way to the post office. If I hadn’t, she would have had to wait an extra week for me to get her books on their way, so I’m hoping it was the lesser of two evils. ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2002, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579/80 "2002-03-31T00:37:21Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Brynda \* > \*\* . I have plenty of books to share. \*\* Me too. I have an extra copy of **The Kama Sutra**. However, some of the pages are stuck together.😛 Quasi [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-book-swap/97579.md?page=5)