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by Kieron Smith on May 14, 2008 11:23:25 AM We were giving away books based on our personal bookselling skills and our view of what you'd bought - how did we do? Did we hit the spot or miss it by a mile, let us know!
Thanks Kieron |
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by Martyn Illingworth on May 21, 2008 7:18:04 PM Fantastic! I ordered 'The Library at Night' by Alberto Manguel and was sent 'The Accidental' by Ali Smith free. It's one of those books that I've always meant to read, but just never got around to ordering it - now I don't have to. The free book thing is a *brilliant* idea.
Martyn |
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by Laura Croxson on May 22, 2008 10:21:52 AM Hi, I received my free book today - Recipes for Cherubs by Babs Horton. Have not heard of it before, but it sounds good and looking forward to reading it.
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by Buffy Squirrel on May 23, 2008 3:21:24 PM Well, I've ordered my books and added some books to my wishlist (hint! hint!) as well as to my shelves...so I'm waiting to see! lol
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by Sharon S on May 23, 2008 3:54:29 PM I was sent a copy of The Electric MichelAngelo http://www.bookrabbit.com/catalogue/detail/bookid/763038/The-Electric-Michelangelo
this isnt a book i would normally have chosen for myself - I am only a short way into it so far and am liking it :) though i dont tend to read 'historical' fiction so i am not finding it as easy to read as the latest Sophie Kinsella or Marian Keyes ;) Will come back and post on here when i have finished it |
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by Dee Atkin on May 23, 2008 3:59:55 PM I ordered The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, Two Caravans by Marina Lewycka and 19 Minutes by Jodi Picoult.
My magical mystery book was The Accidental by Ali Smith, and it's spot on. One of those books I've always meant to read, and I can see where my picker was coming from. A top choice! |
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by Miriam Barber on May 23, 2008 4:15:27 PM I was sent "Dancing with Eva" by Alan Judd - which I think is a pretty spot-on choice, based on my bookshelves and on my order! (I'd ordered some Patrick Gale books after reading and loving "Rough Music"). I'm looking forward to reading it, it's very "me"!
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by Buffy Squirrel on May 24, 2008 9:50:19 AM Goodness, that was fast! The two books I ordered arrived today, along with my gift book--Freakonomics by Steven Levitt & Stephen Dubner.
I shall have to read it before I tell you how good a match it is :D. |
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by Beverley S on May 24, 2008 12:02:26 PM My free book arrived this morning and I am very impressed :) I would have chosen the book myself if I had known about it but am very grateful to the BR for selecting this book for me - a gold star for recognising topics which would interest me.
The book I received is 'Reading Lolita in Tehran' (A memoir in Books) by Azar Nafisi. I even love the cover of the book and would be delighted to add this to my bookshelf. Thank you for my free book which will be a good follow up when I have finished my current book. I am very pleased with the choice made for me :) A new author for me too. The choice was very much 'me' I just love to 'read and learn' and am not so much of a 'read to escape' person. Well done BR :) |
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by Sion GC on Jun 2, 2008 2:17:39 PM Just wanted to say many thanks for the free book - the choice was spot on. I was sent Engleby by Sebastian Faulks, a book which was on my 'to buy' list, so full marks for the choice. I've read Birdsong and Charlotte Gray, so am looking forward to this one, especially as I live a little way outside Cambridge. Will have to wait a little before I get to read it though, as my husband's stolen it and is really enjoying it!
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by cricket ... on Jun 5, 2008 9:59:17 AM A big thanks from me too! Like everyone else here, I'm pleased with your choice. I got "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" in a new translation by Simon Armitage. I read this ages ago, but obviously in a very dreary and plodding rendition -- this one spirited and lively and keeps the humour.
You are infinitely better at recommendations than a certain oversized, online everything-seller that shall remain nameless. When I got recommendations from their automated program it was for things like "100 Years of Chewing Gum Wrappers!" or "Dummies Guide to Reading the Phone Book". Yes, as a lover of good quality literature, this is right up my alley! :) The personal touch makes all the difference! |
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by Sharon S on Jun 6, 2008 8:18:42 PM I didnt end up doing so well with the first choice of book for me (historical fiction is so not me but i did give it a go). I have passed it on to my mother in law though ;) so hope she will like it.
However a 2nd order i placed with BookRabbit meant another free book - and this time i was sent 'One Red Paperclip' http://www.bookrabbit.com/catalogue/detail/bookid/1820392/One-Red-Paperclip-How-a-Small-Piece-of-Stationery-Turned-into-a-Great-Big-Adventure which i loved - so thank you :) |
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by Gavin Conn on Jun 7, 2008 6:00:09 PM I got Donna Tart's Secret History. I have never read any of her books, so really looking forward to it. Thanks!
P.S. love the badge and bookmarks on the invoice |
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by Matthew Crossman on Jul 2, 2008 9:35:20 AM My free book arrived this morning, "The Helmet of Horror" by Victor Pelevin.
Not a book I would have considered myself having never heard anything about it nor even seen it in a shop before. What amazed me was that I have posted up one bookshelf which contained no references to any 'myth' books, nor ancient histories yet I do have bookshelves loaded with these types of books. Book Rabbit has managed (how, I do not know) to send me a free book which is perfect to the things I am interested in. I am amazed. A quick glance around the internet has shown me that this book is one of a series of like minded books, all of which I shall now be tracking down. The free book arrived but an hour ago and I have already read half of it. Well done Book Rabbit and thank you for the book. I am mightily impressed. |
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by Michal Martin on Jul 2, 2008 2:43:55 PM You did very well giving me the book by Michael Faber. I've actually met the autor myself and I've had some pancakes with him when he and his wife visited the library I had worked in two years ago in Poland. Great choice !
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by Rachel Green on Jul 2, 2008 9:26:23 PM Excellent. You sent me a Val McDermid I hadn't got - odd since I hadn't logged any of those yet and I have 4 10/10 well done!
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by H W on Jul 3, 2008 2:41:18 PM My books arrived this morning. I received "Issac Newton" and "Charles Darwin" from the Very Interesting People Series. These matched my bookshelf very well.
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by Timothy Rowe on Jul 3, 2008 3:19:54 PM I'm quite startled -- you either have an /incredible/ matching algorithm or I've been very lucky. A C Grayling's "The Reason of Things" is /exactly/ the sort of think I'd pick up to read on a flight, and I've got a few coming up -- but I can't doe the life of me see how you could get to it from the books I listed. Many thanks, and well done!
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by Debbie Curwen on Jul 3, 2008 3:36:45 PM I received my free book from tagging my bookshelf... unfortunatley it was a book I'd already tagged on it (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly). Loved it though (and mine is a keeper) so I'm sure I'll find a friend who wouldn't mind one either.
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by Mark Hatton on Jul 3, 2008 4:58:14 PM Oh dear, I think our dear administrator may have made a boo-boo, I'd be more scathing but he's my boss.
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by Rachel Benson on Jul 3, 2008 6:02:54 PM Received my book yesterday; Weight by Jeanette Winterson.. I'd not heard of this one, but loved Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit so it seems an excellent choice on your part :) Thank you BookRabbit! (And the 'little extras' were a lovely touch)
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by Kieron Smith on Jul 3, 2008 8:29:59 PM I can assure everyone that no algorithms are involved (Timothy) which is also why we made the mistake (Debbie)! I'll send you another book foc tomorrow, sorry! All down to the power of the expert bookseller...
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by mel crossan on Jul 3, 2008 9:18:19 PM well you did great for me. dh lawrence and one i don't already own...i have most of his. thing is there was only one of his books on the shelf i uploaded...so who sneaked in and peeked at the other shelves? thank you!
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by Debbie Curwen on Jul 3, 2008 10:04:50 PM Ooh thanks Keiron! Wasn't expecting another as grateful you had the offer on to send free books :D
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by Debbie Curwen on Jul 3, 2008 10:18:59 PM Ooh thanks Keiron! Wasn't expecting another as grateful you had the offer on to send free books :D
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by David Hope on Jul 3, 2008 10:28:49 PM So far I've uploaded two shelves out of eleven and you still managed to send a book I don't have, and actually wanted!
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by Linda F on Jul 4, 2008 12:52:52 PM Many thanks for the free book - A Short History of Tractors In Ukranian - but im afraid ive already read it!
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by Timothy Rowe on Jul 4, 2008 1:07:50 PM Keiron: I can assure everyone that no algorithms are involved (Timothy)
Well, it works, however you do it! |
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by EMMA BARTLAM on Jul 4, 2008 3:04:39 PM Oo, I got my free book today , just in time for the weekend. It's 'Under the Skin' by Michel Faber and although I hadn't heard of it, it sounds fab and I can't wait to start it. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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by Eliza Wild on Jul 4, 2008 5:40:56 PM I received "Peepo", which was perfect for me. My Mummy and Daddy where thinking of buying it for me anyway.
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by Wordy Rappinghood on Jul 4, 2008 5:48:09 PM I recieved The Helmet of Horror by Victor Pelevin.
Not something I would have selected form the shelves but it seems interesting and I will certainly read it. |
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by Rachael Beale on Jul 5, 2008 1:15:40 AM Sadly I already have a copy of my free book (Purple Hibiscus) (though the cover of this one - the new Harper Perennials - is MUCH prettier than mine :-)). Never mind.
Intrigued as to how it was picked - I realised afterwards that half the books I'd tagged on my shelf were Victorian-pastiche mystery-type books so half-expected something in the same vein... |
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by Claire Wright on Jul 5, 2008 8:35:51 PM Thank you so much for my free book, "Long Way Down" by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman. I read and loved the book of the first series a long time ago, but still hadn't got round to buying the book for the second series so this was the perfect book choice, I'm delighted! xx Thank you again. xx
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by Keylime Pi on Jul 6, 2008 9:57:23 PM I got a Pat Barker book which looks interesting. Did try to read one of her other ones but couldn't get into to it. This was on my shelf picture though so i can see why you picked it. But thanks for the book - must be bloomin difficult to pick books out for strangers.
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by Rachel Talbot on Jul 7, 2008 12:51:15 PM I got Jonathon Coe's "What a Carve Up!". Never heard of him or the book before, but having only read a few pages it looks like it's going to be pretty good!
Thanks again! |
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by Su-Ching Lee on Jul 7, 2008 2:08:29 PM I got 'The Heart of Things: Applying Philosophy to the 21st century' by A.C. Grayling.
Not something I would normally pick at a bookstore but I've read a couple of pages so far and its proving to be pretty good and something I will enjoy immensely. Thanks so much! |
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by Debbie Curwen on Jul 7, 2008 2:57:23 PM Received the 2nd book today! A Concise Chinese~English Dictionary for Lover - perfect! Had been meaning to buy it since it came out!
 Thank you! D :) |
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by Joanne Miller on Jul 7, 2008 4:32:40 PM Many thanks for my book - I thought it was likely that I'd get something I'd already read as I feel like I have read a lot of books - but no, I hadn't. It was an Amy Tan, not someone I'm particularly drawn to, but for no logical reason, so a good choice. I've leant it to my partner to read first as they are in an Amy Tan phase at the moment! Very impressed by speed and quality of dispatch. Will be using you to purchase future books for sure!
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by Cathy Grouchey on Jul 7, 2008 7:00:29 PM Thank you very much for the free book. I received Cecelia Ahern's P.S. I Love You - not particularly my genre, but have started reading it. xx
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by Stephen Saunders on Jul 7, 2008 7:35:34 PM Many thanks for the book received today - Espedair Street by Iain Banks.
Very speedy - I only registered last week! Vaguely remember reading The Wasp Factory many moons ago but wasn't inspired enough to read any of his other books. Will give him another try though, would be rude not to. |
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by Rebecca Helbick-Eyre on Jul 8, 2008 4:51:05 PM Thank you for my book! It came yesterday and I think you guys have chosen very well. You sent me"We Were the Mulvaneys" by Joyce Carol Oates. Now I'd never heard of the book but I have read "You Must Remember This" several times which is another one of her books. So really looking forward to getting stuck in though it will not be for a while as it is last in the queue(of books to read).
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by Sean Kelly on Jul 9, 2008 9:59:58 AM Thanks! I want to read more 'chillers', and a book of short stories is a good place to start. Susan Hill's The woman in black looks good, I look forward to reading it. Good choice!
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by carla knight on Jul 9, 2008 10:02:00 AM Thank you for the free book, i must say i was quite surprised as it isn't something i would of chosen myself. Nick Hornby :- How to be good, i haven't started reading it yet as i am halfway through another book but it does look like my type of read and i can't wait to get started on it.
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by jo barton on Jul 9, 2008 11:30:00 AM Thanks so much for my copy of Under A Blood Red Sky by Kate Furnivall...you got it just right....
I have read and enjoyed The Russian Concubine , so am greatly looking forward to reading this sequel. So,well done on a first rate choice.. |
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by Fay Wheeler on Jul 9, 2008 5:23:41 PM I am delighted with my free book, The Kreutzer Sonata by Leo Tolstoy. I have been searching for more Tolstoy after reading Anna Karenina and am really looking forward to reading it.
Great choice! Thanks! |
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by Jenai Miller on Jul 9, 2008 6:12:16 PM Wow! What can I say ... my free book was absolutely spot on. It was a wonderful surprise to receive everything is illuminated, i've wanted to read it forever ... and it's such a great edition too!
I cannot reccommend you enough to my friends and collegues. Keep up the good work! |
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by Mr Bookworm : ) on Jul 9, 2008 7:12:34 PM Well, what a great book you chose ! I dont read fiction so was very pleased you did not send me any : ) Super choice that i look forward to reading (and my wife will too). Many thanks - I look forward to ordering books from BookRabbit in the future - Simply super !
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by Mr Bookworm : ) on Jul 9, 2008 7:12:42 PM Well, what a great book you chose ! I dont read fiction so was very pleased you did not send me any : ) Super choice that i look forward to reading (and my wife will too). Many thanks - I look forward to ordering books from BookRabbit in the future - Simply super !
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by ruth morris on Jul 9, 2008 9:11:22 PM I received The other side of the story by Marian Keyes. I have recently read my first book by this author and quite liked it. Hope I enjoy this one. Thankyou.
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by Natalie Morris on Jul 9, 2008 9:24:59 PM Thank you for my book - Notes on a scandal by Zoe Heller. I've seen the film so really look forward to reading the book.. Thank you again.
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