“ I'd like a chance to get involved in the community, make a few friends, and have a good time. I would love to host a regular meetup. ”

“ I am the mother of a perfect Weiner dog named Ozzie. He is a red mini (but a big mini). I take him to work with me everyday and he loves everyone. He has made my life complete! ”

“ I live in Molalla and work in Oregon City ”

“ Hi! I am 58, retired, live in south Salem with my daughter and her family. I like to travel and enjoy crafts such as quilting and card making. I like to read history, mystery, and travel books. ”

“ Hi, I'm Lisa and I've belonged to Bookcrossing for several years. I'd enjoy meeting more of you!! ”

“ Bill Breitzmann ”

“ Just a high school librarian here--reading more books than I know what to do with. ”

“ My name is Robin. I am a horticulture photographer and am working on an MFA in photography at U of O. I love to read (more than I have time for these days) and just placed my first book out in the community! ”

“ Hi, I'm Brandy-I read voraciously, so this group sounds like my kind of thing! I'm married and have a 10 month old adopted daughter. ”

“ I work, create art and read constantly! I'm a new member an excited to meet up now and then. Read "The Secret Life of Bees," I love it! ”

“ I'm an avid reader, but haven't had much time for it lately, having just had a baby. I love the idea of bookcrossing, and when things settle down a bit, I'd love to take part in meeting and book sharing. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested. ”

“ I have plenty of books that I bring to the meetups. Swap or simply keep one! ”

“ My name's Sandra Fowler. I'm 22 years old and married. I only just moved to Australia about 18 months ago from the US a little while before my husband and I got married. I'm a comic artist and my hobby is for the most part, selling books on eBay. ”