“ Hey, everyone: It's so nice to see more women are concerned about fitness and mental health. Let's work out together to have a good health, enjoy this wonderful world. ”

“ Hi, My name is Julian and I have a book swapping website for Australians called www.swaprock.com.au It is fairly new, but growing fast. Check it out and we can build a great book swapping place together! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in European culture, meeting European people and travelling and living in Europe. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it will help me to get used to my new life in Australia as I am a new migrant from Sri Lanka and writing poams and reading books are my hobby as well.Also I can meet people from different cultural backgrounds too. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because these meetups are very important to know for every security guard or a officer to perform his duties acording to the situation. ”

“ I want local Bookcrossing Meetups because I want to find new and interesting Authors and people beat blurbs hands down. ”

“ I want local Bookcrossing Meetups because I want to meet people in a new city with similar interests. ”

“ There are few things in life that are better then a nice cup of tea and a good book. ”

“ Hi all, I am a friendly, energetic person who loves reading books, unlike a lot of my friends so book crossin is my little retreat. I am a new user and loving it! I accidently found my first book and hunted successfuly for my second. ”

“ i'm ann, i love books and... ”

“ Semiretired lover of SFF. ”

“ I did read a lot in High School but have lapsed terribly. Ten years on, I'm back to reading. Also like movies.. so I read a lot of books based on films and vice versa. ”

“ Hi! I am 33, married with three kids. I am a SAHM at the moment, hoping to train in midwifery once my youngest is older. ”

“ Hi, I'm Dawn. I first logged onto book crossing 6 months ago and as yet have been a bit slack in releasing books as i cant bear to let any of mine go yet! ”

“ looking for a group in melbourne to teach a total newb how to play D&D. ”

“ Mum of 3 wonderful, noisy, cheeky, smart kids. Just rediscovered the delights of reading again. I enjoy cryptic crosswords, craftwork and helping regenerate some native bushland. ”

“ Hi my name is Leigh and I'm a readaholic/bookaholic. I read almost anything [except horror] usually at the rate of a few a week, although that depends on work. I enjoyed my first meetup on Sunday and hope to get to more. Nice to meet other fanatics! ”

“ hi just joined on the 30/04/04, i am 50 y/o. as in my other profile box i love books mainly si/fi, i am a storeman by day and at the momment a couch potato by night, hopefully these meetings might get me off the couch and be more active. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am the owner of a local freecycle group in Melbourne and would like to meet other like minded people. ”

“ Totally addicted bibliophile for as long as I can remember - particularly like Latin American fiction but have eclectic tastes.....looking forward to good conversation. ”

“ Hi :D im Elisha, im 18 and a student at La Trobe uni. I love reading and first read about bookcrossing.com in the age last year. Fantasy is my fav. Id love to meet some fellow bookcrossers in my area, so get in touch! ”

“ I'm Claire, recently moved to Melbourne from Manchester. Living in Sandringham. ”

“ Hi, I am Catharine, and I admit it, I am bad a bookrings! I have had books for more than 4 months that I need to cross! I have moved several times and I know that I have them, locating them is another story.... ”

“ Hi! I am the Co-ordinator of Woori Community House in Woori Yallock. Have been trying to establish a Book Crossing Zone but no success yet. Happy to have a Meet Up venue at the Community House if anyone is interested! ”

“ cool idea - i'll try to get there :) ”

“ Oakleigh resident; vegetarian since mid-1980s. Think tofu should be voted the 5th primal substance, after earth, air, fire and water! ”