“ Hi there! I'm fairly new to the Rochester area and would love to meet some people with similar interests. :-) ”

“ I love to read and have always wanted to be in a bookclub, but never got around to it! ”

“ Hey. I moved here last year and would love to meet some cool people to hang with. ”

“ I'm interested in joining a monthly book club. I like fiction, non-fiction...anything that makes me think or stretches my mind or soul. ”

“ I am a visual artist and avid book reader, almost rabid. The last really great book I read was "The Keep" by Jennifer Egan. Right now I am reading "Rasputins Daughter" by Robert Alexander. Next is Suite Francaise. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just moved here from California and want to meet new friends that are like- minded. ”

“ Interesting people and interesting conversation? I'm in. ”

“ I want these local Meetups becaus ”

“ I have recently moved to St. Paul from Indianapolis. I am an aspiring novelist who would is eager to find a writer's group to submit my work for critique and to read others' work. I'd love to find out more about this group--feel free to email me! ”

“ You will know when I get there!! ”

“ HI! I'm 29. I'm Christian & a vegetarian. Moved 2 MN. 9/05. I haven't had much time to form many new friendships locally with similar interests. Daily I try to be socially & environmentally responsible. I try to live a natural & organic lifestyle. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would find it interesting to meet others that share an interest in corrie street, and perhaps other interest in the UK, travel, etc . ”

“ I'd like to learn ASL. Currently, I know about 20 signs. I use them with my daughter, who is Chinese and doesn't know English. (My Chinese is pretty limited!) ”

“ I want local Newly Single Meetups because meeting people in a new setting rather than the same scene is a great op. for everyone. ”

“ I love other peoples garbage! ”

“ Hi, I have been a member for several years, but haven't been very active in the distribution of books. I enjoy reading, mostly for pleasure. I like slightly romantic, mystery fiction! Judy ”

“ I want local Bookcrossing Meetups because I enjoyed them in Austin Texas - I will enjoy them here! ”

“ Hi there. I just moved from Atlanta a month ago and thought I might give this a try. I love to read and am usually in the middle of about eight books at a time. Always looking for more storylines/information to mix-up! :) ”

“ Hi, I'm 34, mom of 3, wife of 1. Love to read, of course limited time to do it but I squeeze it in! ”

“ Hi, I just joined up tonight after finding a book at a thrift store with a BookCrossing sticker inside the cover. Looks like a fun website. Happy Reading, Kathy ”

“ Hi, I've always been an avid reader and like to discover and share good books with others. I hope that I can contribute some good ideas and selections. I look forward to meeting you and getting to know what you like to read. Thanks, Jim ”

“ May name is Leslie (a Mr, not a Miss!). I moved to Minneapolis from Ireland in December 2004. I love to read. I'm a musician. I've loads of friends here (built up over 10 years), but you can never have enough. bookcrossing is a great idea. ”

“ Greetings fellow readers! My name is Laura and I live in Mpls. I found a book and have been looking for a venue to share my love of books! I travel extensively with my career - but will do my best to get to Meetups! ”

“ Hi, just curious what the group is about. I've volunteered w/planned parenthood and am a strong supporter of women's rights. Interested in hearing more abt the meetup! ”

“ I like detective stories. I also like historical fiction. I enjoy reading travel books too, to get ideas where to go on vacation. I think this is a great way to pass books on. ”

“ Hi! I love books, and would love the opportunity to talk about them with my peers. ”

“ Phil Sykes Community Season takes paper catalog and with the ease of a button stroke publishes those documents on line. With enormous administrative flexibility the catalog is complemented with a robust, powerful registration solution. ”

“ retiring in 4 months this will be a very entertaining & informative way to meet people and learn what they are reading. ”

“ I'm 62, recently retired computer analyst & librarian living up in Little Canada. Reading preferences: Sci Fi, Fantasy, Mystery and Science. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would love to play! ”

“ I want local Bookcrossing Meetups because, where I used to live. I help get bookcrossing started in the area, and for 3 years, I was the only one who ever showed up! ”