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Sign Up for the March Book Swap
I love swaps, I'll join!Can we offer more than one book, or a choice of books?
Is there a theme to this (e.g., mysteries, romances, etc), or can we choose any book to offer?
I'll sign up ... sending you a pm with my book title.
Definitely in but will have to ponder my book selection. This move has me in turmoil!
I'd like to play, Anita. When would you need to know the title by? I need to figure out what I'm willing to give up!
I will participate. I will have to get back to you with a title.
I have so much fun with these book swaps! I'm in.
annapi wrote: "Can we offer more than one book, or a choice of books? Is there a theme to this (e.g., mysteries, romances, etc), or can we choose any book to offer?"So, there's definitely not a theme. Any book that you think a PBT member will love is fine.
As for offering more than one book, you need to pick ONE for the official swap, but you can either a) include a bonus book that won't be revealed until the end of the swap. When your title is opened, we will indicate it comes with a bonus book, but that title will not be revealed, or b) you can wait until the end of the swap and then offer the person who ended up with your book the opportunity to select from others you may be willing to part with.
Let me know if that's a clear answer . . .as it seems a bit confusing to write!
LibraryCin wrote: "I'd like to play, Anita. When would you need to know the title by? I need to figure out what I'm willing to give up!"February 29th please. I amended my instructions to indicate that is the deadline for submitting the title as well as signing up.
Good question!
Kristal wrote: "Definitely in but will have to ponder my book selection. This move has me in turmoil!"I'm with you Kristal! Total Turmoil!
OK, I'm in. Last time I got such a wonderful book, it's right up there with my all-time favorites.
Sadly, I will pass since all of my books are in storage.
Im going to have to think about it. Im a weirdo when it comes to sharing my books.
Sarah wrote: "Im going to have to think about it. Im a weirdo when it comes to sharing my books."Lol, and just to be clear - - this isn't sharing, it's swapping! So your book is gone in the end . . .
But I have to say usually everyone has a great time!
I will participate. I hope people do not mind but I am going to suggest a novel that is geared for a middle schooler. I really like this book and I'm hoping the person who gets the book enjoys it too.
Lynn wrote: "I will participate. I hope people do not mind but I am going to suggest a novel that is geared for a middle schooler. I really like this book and I'm hoping the person who gets the book enjoys it too."I enjoy children's and young adult books too, Lynn, and I doubt I'm alone here in this!
One more question - are we playing with fiction, non-fiction, or both?
annapi wrote: "One more question - are we playing with fiction, non-fiction, or both?"Either is fine!
Here's who we have so far. Let me know if I missed anyone!annapi
Barbara
Book Concierge
BooknBlues
Cora
Jen
Kristal
LibraryCin
Lynn
Nicole D
Sara
I'm in! Swaps are awesome. Now to pick a book...
Just emailed you the title of my book, Anita!
I'm out of town. Perhaps I could slide one out of my daughter's book shelf while she's at work.
I think I want to sign up. I haven't ever done so in the past but I think I would like to try.
Oh, I love this game! We sometimes play it in my real-life book group. But... I'm in Europe, and I see nothing in the rules about sending internationally. So I won't make it difficult for others and just watch from a (rather great) distance. Have fun!
JudithAnn wrote: "Oh, I love this game! We sometimes play it in my real-life book group. But... I'm in Europe, and I see nothing in the rules about sending internationally. So I won't make it difficult for others an..."We certainly have had international players in the past . . .most people haven't had an issue with it (it just takes awhile for the book to make its way to wherever) . . .so it's up to you, Judith. PBT can help subsidize the shipping cost if need be, but I actually think as long as the cheapest method is used that it hasn't really been a problem.
Just let me know!
Ah, wonderful! In that case, I'd love to join in . I'll send you a message, Anita.
Regina wrote: "Sadly, I will pass since all of my books are in storage."and I'm out of town and can't look at my shelves.
Sign up update:annapi
Barbara
Book Concierge
BooknBlues
Cora
Jen
JudithAnn
Kristal
LibraryCin
Lynn
Mindy
Nicole D
Sara
OK - I'm in. never done something like this before. I am looking at the book I will send! Will respond to your email to tell you what it is! Excited!Amy
Count me in! The last book swap was great! I'll send my choice of book later today.
Whooo hooo, sign me in! I will send title of book letter today. I have a lot to go through. Picking books to read from the mountain is bad enough but to swap, "sigh".....
Great, Diane and SouthWestZippy! I will add you both.Amy, you are all set!
SouthWestZippy wrote: "Picking books to read from the mountain is bad enough but to swap, "sigh"....."I know - my problem is that I have so many books, what with the samples I get from Comic-Con which I just can't say no to, that I would love to trade, but since I have not read them yet I don't know if they are any good, so I don't feel good about using them in a swap. Of course all my best books are keepers, so it's always a dilemma...the books I'm willing to let go of are the mediocre ones that, while I might have enjoyed, are not really those I would highly recommend.
I usually don't keep books very long in my house (donated or given to other readers), but I do have a recent read. Yeah!! That means I can play.
annapi wrote: "SouthWestZippy wrote: "Picking books to read from the mountain is bad enough but to swap, "sigh"....."I know - my problem is that I have so many books, what with the samples I get from Comic-Con ..."
I feel your pain.
I looked over my books and picked one that I think others would like or love and I have seen on many many TBR shelves. :0)
If there is an asterisk by your name that means I have your book selection.Amy*
annapi*
Barbara*
Book Concierge*
BooknBlues*
Cora*
Diane
Jen*
JoLene*
JudithAnn*
Kristal
LibraryCin*
Lynn*
Mindy
Nicole D*
Sara*
SouthWestZippy*
When you want to provide your book title, please message me here at Goodreads if possible. Thanks!
Anita- I had emailed my book title when I signed up. Can you check to see if you got it and if not I'll send as a message here
Jen wrote: "Anita- I had emailed my book title when I signed up. Can you check to see if you got it and if not I'll send as a message here"I'm so sorry, Jen. I must have missed it somehow. If you could resend as a message here that would be super helpful.
I get SO much email - - sometimes things slip by. Meanwhile I'll try to search so see if I can find it.
Jen wrote: "Anita- I had emailed my book title when I signed up. Can you check to see if you got it and if not I'll send as a message here"Nevermind. Got it! Sorry, Jen.
Anita, is my name showing up as just Barbara or Barbara M? I assume the Barbara in the list is me?
Barbara wrote: "Anita, is my name showing up as just Barbara or Barbara M? I assume the Barbara in the list is me?"Yes! That's you!
Anita, I had emailed you about my book being a Comic Con promotional copy that does not have a picture on the cover. I don't know if anyone here has an objection to that? If so I can change it, let me know.
Barbara wrote: "Anita, is my name showing up as just Barbara or Barbara M? I assume the Barbara in the list is me?"Barbara, I remember you as Barbara M on shelfari, but here your screen name is showing up only as Barbara.
You can sign me up. I'll message you my swap title!
LibraryCin wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Anita, is my name showing up as just Barbara or Barbara M? I assume the Barbara in the list is me?"Barbara, I remember you as Barbara M on shelfari, but here your screen name is s..."
Thanks Cin, I'll see if I can get that fixed. It's showing up on my side as Barbara M!
Barbara wrote: "It's showing up on my side as Barbara M! ..."Oh, how odd is that!? I have noticed that with a few other people as well, who say they were so-and-so at shelfari, and are "so-and-so here", but "so-and-so here" isn't what I see when I look at their posts!
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1. You must sign up for the swap and submit your title by February 29th. The swap will begin on March 4.
2. When you sign up, you must provide the title and author of the paperback book you will be donating to me via private message.
3. Paperback books may be used or new, but should be in good condition. Please try to pick a book you know you LOVE and that you'd really enjoy sharing with a fellow PBT member.
4. Here's how the swap will work.
- The order of play will be generated at random.
- The first person will select a number from a list of numbers that I provide. Each number is affiliated with a book title. I, then, announce which book the first person has opened.
- The second person can either steal the open title from the first person. Or, they may pick a new number and open a new book. If they steal the first person's title, then the first person has the opportunity to select a new number.
- The third person may then steal either one of the open titles, or select a new number to open.
We continue ad infinitum until all the books are opened and distributed.
5. Each person may possess a given title no more than three times total.
6. One title will come with a $25 Amazon gift certificate provided by PBT. At the end of the swap, we will announce which title includes the gift certificate.
7. You must check the status of the swap every 24 hours or assign a proxy person to do so for you so that if it is your turn, you take it in a timely fashion.
8. Because of the gift certificate, this swap is only open to PBT members who are existing members as February 29th, or who are WELL known to an existing long term PBT member who is willing to vouch for you.
We love new members and will be very happy to have you participate in upcoming activities and celebrations - - many of which have prizes - - but this is a significant prize, and we really intend it for people who have been participating here and/or helped PBT become the great group it is today.
9. Book should be shipped within one week of the close of the swap.
Personal contact information must be exchanged between the two parties involved - - privately - - in order to complete the shipping of the books. Not shipping your book is grounds for being removed as a PBT member (holy smokes I seriously hope I never actually have to implement that!).
Please note that we've had very successful swaps in the past with little or no problems.
Admins may participate (but I will not as I am running it and will know all the books).
PLEASE SIGN UP AND/OR ASK QUESTIONS BELOW.