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BookCrossing, BC, BCing, or BXing, is defined as the practice of leaving ("releasing") a book in a public place ("the wild") to be picked up and read by others, who then do likewise. The analogy is with the ornithological practice of ringing birds to track their movements.
There are no charges for participation but donations to keep the Web site going can be made via PayPal, Amazon.com and by other means. Bookcrossers who purchase items through the Bookcrossing supply store or BC Newsstand will temporarily receive small golden wing symbols on the sides of their screen names.
History
Ron Hornbaker conceived the idea in March 2001 inspired by currency bill tracking. The website was launched around four weeks later, on April 17 2001. Since then, it has grown into a global movement: by July 5, 2006 the site had over 478,000 members (though it is estimated that only 10% of those registered are actually active[http://www.bookcrossing.com/forum/11/3256193/subj_-Its-the-same-everywhere) and about 3,155,000 books registered. In August 2004 the Concise Oxford Dictionary added the word "bookcrossing", as defined above. More on [ BookCrossing ]
Books :: Collecting
Geocaching :: Outdoors
Will shortly be releasing a rubbish #bookcrossing book at the Plough in #walthamstow.
MrMustard (Mr Mustard) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:32:01 -0000
Will shortly be releasing a rubbish #bookcrossing book at the Plough in #walthamstow.
RT @Dystopia 2009Online. Checked recent #bookcrossing release and noted some #books left in #Croydon shopping centr... http://bit.ly/5m7xmv
Croydonfeed (Croydon feed) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:20:00 -0000
RT @Dystopia 2009Online. Checked recent #bookcrossing release and noted some #books left in #Croydon shopping centr... http://bit.ly/5m7xmv
RT @Croydonfeed Online. Checked recent #bookcrossing release and noted some #books left in #Croydon shopping centre... http://bit.ly/7pjbm2
Croydonfeed (Croydon feed) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:20:00 -0000
RT @Croydonfeed Online. Checked recent #bookcrossing release and noted some #books left in #Croydon shopping centre... http://bit.ly/7pjbm2
RT @Kanga_Rue Arranging some lovely book swap and controlled #bookcrossing releases - a lovely thing this time of year. Will do a wild re..
bcrelease (BookCrossing Release) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:11:31 -0000
RT @Kanga_Rue Arranging some lovely book swap and controlled #bookcrossing releases - a lovely thing this time of year. Will do a wild re..
RT @Croydonfeed Online. Checked recent #bookcrossing release and noted some #books left in #Croydon shopping centre. #southlondon #... ht..
bcrelease (BookCrossing Release) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:11:30 -0000
RT @Croydonfeed Online. Checked recent #bookcrossing release and noted some #books left in #Croydon shopping centre. #southlondon #... ht..
RT @Dystopia 2009Online. Checked recent #bookcrossing release and noted some #books left in #Croydon shopping centre. #southlondon #UK #b..
bcrelease (BookCrossing Release) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:11:29 -0000
RT @Dystopia 2009Online. Checked recent #bookcrossing release and noted some #books left in #Croydon shopping centre. #southlondon #UK #b..
BookCrossing - Encourages readers to read, register, and release books for others to enjoy. Includes a way to track books released, add journal entries and reviews, and search for books in the wild.
Meta Description: [ Read and release your books into the wild! Tag your used books with a unique tracking number, then follow their travels through the world at BookCrossing, the world's biggest book club. ]
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Book Relay - Various BookCrossing related utilities, including BookRelay, another way to trade books.
Bookcrossing Diary - An online journal to record readings, mainly of books received from Bookcrossing.com. Contains reading lists, reviews, news.
BookCrossing Meetup - Search for groups of local BookCrossers who gather to meet monthly.
Meta Description: [ Meet other local BookCrossers for conversation and fun! Come to a BookCrossing Meetup to trade favorite reads, discuss journals and share secrets on the best places to find and release books "in the wild." ]
BookCrossing Web Ring - Brings together various websites around the world dedicated to providing additional resources for members of Bookcrossing.
BookRayGirl - Book Rays Central - Tracks open book rays and rings for BookCrossers who do not regularly monitor the forums. Encourages sending books overseas.
Cliff1976's BookCrossing Projects - Includes a wish list BookCrossers can use to track the books they want and a tool to create bookshelf hit reports.
Lythe's BookCrossing Labels - Templates for labels and bookmarks from a BookCrosser in North Dakota.
macdonv's BookCrossing Page - Personal site describing Heather Macdonald's involvement with BookCrossing. Includes book log and label ideas.
RinaldiWeb's European BookCrossing Support - Offers templates for labels, flyers, cards, and stamps. [Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish]
Special-K's BookCrossing Labels - Templates for labels, handouts, and bookmarks from a BookCrosser in Australia.
TexasWren's BookCrossing Hints - Extensive FAQ, forum, list of BookCrossers' birthdays, special day calendar for themed release ideas, and a list of favorite books.
The Wheelbarrow Project - Weblog about a project to leave a wheelbarrow full of books in conspicuous places.
Yahoo! Groups: BookCrossing Australia - Resources and discussion for Australian bookcrossers.
Meta Description: [ BCAUS: BookCrossing Australia! ]
Yahoo! Groups: BookCrossing Reading Group - Mailing list for reading and discussion group of BookCrossers.
Meta Description: [ BookCrossing_Reading_Group: BookCrossing Reading Group ]
Yahoo! Groups: BookCrossing UK - Mailing list for BookCrossers in the United Kingdom.
Meta Description: [ BookCrossingUK: BookCrossingUK ]
Yahoo! Groups: Malaysian BookCrossers - Mailing list for BookCrossers in Malaysia.
Meta Description: [ Malaysian-Bookcrossers: Malaysian BookCrossers ]
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