The Great Book Race

10/22/2021

Checkin’-in on 10/17/21
Tracy S - Bowling Green OH
Team Captain Lori -you’re in the hunt for 4th place.

10/16/2021

I love the idea of reading books.

10/15/2021

A book racing friend (Bill E in Chicago) suggests All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. It’s one of those to read slow. I’m half way through and hate where it’s headed but don’t want it to end. Have you read any great books lately?

10/11/2021

A reflective indigenous peoples day
From our race fam to yours
It’s a big small world.
Take care of eachother.

09/28/2021

🏁🏁🏁3rd Place🏁🏁🏁
Back home with
Congrats to team captain Sam Y in Kankakee IL and Jen, Beth, Cathy, Rachel and Betsy. So glad to have you along for the race. If you still have a book. Don’t stop. Please don’t ever stop.

09/23/2021

Bill and Sam sharin’ paint…
There were 3 quick check ins for
Betsy L in Peru NY and pals Cathy P and Rachel M
By my math, that book’s near the finish.

Cassidy E moves that book a couple spots from the finish… and third place overall. Could a YOHNKA still make the podium?

08/23/2021

Check-ins 8/23/21
Julia M, Lancaster NY

Team Gary is on a pace to finish in a year. And I’m proud of them for that.

08/19/2021

Update from Lead Race Official
32 books went out. 5 months later I’ve gotten 2 back. I think a few stalled in the first spot. Some got really close. And some, like when I’m in a long race and can slip into a bar have a drink and race more, might show up later. Until then I hope they’re being enjoyed. If you have a great book, envelope, stamps… would you send back to me?

Updates are coming on the next race. If you have a great book idea, let me know.

Bob

08/08/2021

🏁🏁🏁2nd Place🏁🏁🏁

Thanks Josh, Xandy, Sheila, Jan, Tom, Stephanie and Anne.

08/06/2021

Check in 7/30/21
Racer #2 (take 2)
Beth W. - Westbrook Maine

Refueling the envelope. This is what the innards look like. You leave a note. Take a sticker. Reuse the tape and envelope. Send the book with postage included. Or hand it to that person that says. “Tell me what you’re reading.” It’s easy. Reach out if you have questions.

07/29/2021

The Dutch philosopher Erasmus once said: “When I get a little money, I buy books. If any is left, I buy food and clothes.”