Ahhh reading. That thing more people used to do. This group's main purpose it to propagate that again. Having access to a few libraries book sale leftovers... well, I release a lot of books. Releasing parties are actually a lot of fun. Potluck releas…

“ I have started a BookCrossing meetup in Santa Cruz, CA. Actually, I'm sitting at the first, rather uncrowded, meetup now. Times and days are flexible. ”

“ for the love of good stories. ”

“ Hello! I love meeting people and learn from them. Of course, I love to read too. ”

“ Green tea! ”

“ I am in Cupertino and am interested in joining a book club ”

“ My name is Holly. I'm 28 and new to Fairfield. I would like to meet some new people ”

“ I like to read fiction, particularly the classics, and non-fiction, in particular biography, philosophy, politics, and literary essays. ”

“ Hi, We're currently living in the East Bay (also in France sometimes) and we would like to meet other mixed families w/young children. Thanks! ”

“ Interested in politics. ”

“ I am Mai Alyschild. I'm new to Santa Cruz and loving it here...hoping to meet some politically active folks ”

“ I am Brian Peters and a business owner stsill single and God fearing ”

“ Graphic/Web Designer/Photographer in SF. I love to photograph families and babies at events and everyday life. I believe that these are the moments to treasure for the rest of your life. I love details and would love doing day books & birthdays. ”

“ Hi! Scrapper and rubberstamper (and webdesigner and goldsmith *lol*) in Santa Cruz! Looking forward to meeting all y'all :) ”

“ Poetry, poetry, poetry! I write (sometimes) & crave critique & inspiration. I also read (voraciously) almost all genres. & I teach English & ESL at the community college level. ”

“ I am interested in meeting other SF bloggers, especially those who see the city through a different lens. ”

“ My name is Eric, AKA Spoon. Pretty much new to this, So I am just looking round. Figured this was a pretty neat way to pass on books. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet people who share my interests. ”

“ I like long walks on the beach, puppies, and nice people. Turnoffs: mean people. I also lick toads. www.workingclassautopsy.com/malfouka ”

“ closet artist and muffled poet, educator and constant student, dada and daddy... concerned citizen who wants to beautify the social landscape with truth, even if it's ugly. ”

“ Hi, I like to read, crochet, watch movies, and I don't like going to the gym. ”

“ Would really like to meet some other young diabetics of the non-Type II mode. Diagnosed at age 26 (3 years ago), to a degree I am still learning. But I do have a lot of info, love to cook, run marathons, hope to meet similiar types. Brad. ”

“ ***Hi. I DO run an active local Bookcrossing Meeting. Write to me at Suetu at Yahoo for more information. There are no dues or fees involved. We'd love to meet you!--Susan 8/1/2006*** ”

“ I want local Drum Circle Meetups because participating in a drumming circles energizes me! ”

“ I'm a long-time book lover and avid reader of literature and philosophy. (Majored in English and philosophy at Columbia University in the early 1970s.) As a divorced middle-ager, it's time for me to carve out more time in which to indulge my passions. ”

“ Greetings! I'm a beginner looking for inspiration and friendship. ”

“ Hi, my name is Beth Thomas and I was introduced to BookCrossers through Ellen (BayAreaBookie) in February. ”

“ I want local Croatian Language Meetups because I plan to visit a friend in Zagreb and would like to be able to speak and understand. ”

“ Hi- My name is Althea. I discovered BookCrossing by accident - I ran into a fabulous book while grocery shopping. I would love to find out more about the program and become involved. I am a musician, teacher and student, and LOVE to read! ”

“ I'm a long time Democrat who believes this to be the most crucial election of my lifetime. ”