“ I want these local Meetups because you can never have too many friends. ”

“ Seeking to expand my circle of friends ”

“ Hi - I'm looking forward to meeting new people and learning more about the area! ”

“ Hi, I am Debbie, in the process of moving back to the area after being away for a few years. Interested in meeting woman in their thirties, forties and fifties to develop new social bonds. My interests are quite varied and am an upbeat individual. ”

“ I am a stay at home mom, just getting back into the craft after many years absent. I have 2 boys, aged 2 and 4 years, and my 16 year old daughter lives in NJ, and is also Wiccan. ”

“ "Say hello and tell others why you want local Meetups" (To meet people worth meeting!) ”

“ I live in toms river, and I am an avid reader......... I am not sure what a BookCrossing is???? but I'm interested. ”

“ I enjoy reading, particularly mystery novels, but really anything that catches my eye. I also want to learn Yoga to become physically fit. Gardening is my passion and I'd like to meet others who garden as well. ”

“ I visited Thailand two years ago and had the time of my life. I wish to learn the language and more of the culture. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because ... why not? ”

“ Hi! I have the summer off from work and I want to squeeze in as much fun as possible. ”

“ Hi there. I do the zine Emma Goldman and would love to get together with zinesters and chat. Feel free to drop me an email or fill me in on gatherings and events. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am new to ventnor and looking to make friends ”

“ Hello, I've lived in South Jersey a few years. I love travel,music,dancing etc. I'm educated and would like to meet some positive people. I love movies, theatre and can't wait to attend my first meetup ”

“ Hi I'm a beginner I would love to learn I'll come to check it out not shy ”

“ As a Librarian, I'm always interested in meeting people, finding out what they are interested in and what books might match those interests. Bookcrossings provide a perfect venue to satisfy these interests in a personal, casual manner ”

“ I'm overeducated and overworked, looking to share some meaningful words. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need to practice my French or I'll LOSE it! ”

“ I live in Elkins Park but work in town, where I'm a writer at the Inquirer. I'm in a fiction (reading) group (now in its 20th year) and because that's a women's group, I'm seeking the male perspective. I'm 57, with two grown children. ”

“ I want local Bookcrossing Meetups because I love to read and discuss books. I am always on the lookout for something different to read. My favorite authors skew heavily to the female side, Isabelle Allende; Margaret Atwood; etc. ”

“ i live in Wayne and looking forward to meeting new people. ”

“ I am the mother of two, Caitlyn 10/2002 and Connor 9/2003. I enjoy reading just about anything. ”

“ Hi, I am a year-long member of Bookcrossing, and I just moved to Philadelphia this month. I look forward to meeting some more bookcrossers! ”

“ Married, mid-fifties, mother of two, a compassionate liberal, work in Chestnut Hill, live in Wyndmoor, Montgomery County.Curious. ”

“ hi moved to Philly from Bombay a few months back- eager to speak with folks from back home ”

“ Hi everyone. I collect books out of habit more the interest. I'm a true advocate of reading. I enjoy bookcrossing and book clubs. ”

“ I love doing anything outdoors-- hiking, biking, camping, walking, reading, just sitting in a park-- but many of my friends are inside people. I look forward to meeting others like me. ”

“ For years, I've been leaving books where others will find them - but never heard of bookcrossing. Now I'll add the bookplate and register the book with bookcrossing.com. Great concept. I'm looking forward to tracking the travels of some of my ”

“ Hi, I'm Jen. Live in Delaware County. Have been releasing books for years...now I have a name for it! :-) ”

“ Hello! My name is Mary and I am interested in meeting other socially conscious, environmentally aware, animal loving individuals. I am eager to volunteer or help out where I can. Hope to meet some new friends soon! ”

“ I'm a Film writer/director. ”

“ I'm a young-headed 51-year-old woman with a B.A. in English nonfiction writing, my personal beliefs are progressive and I don't think "liberal" is a dirty word. I'm childless by choice. ”