The other day, I was bouncing between the admissions desk and the museum store when I saw something leaning against the front glass of the museum. Carefully balanced on a wooden window ledge was a book! I saw a note on it and, upon closer examination, saw the following message:

“I’m NOT LOST! I’m TRAVELING! Look inside my cover to learn how you can help me continue my journey.”

I looked inside and found a sticker for www.bookcrossing.com.

I had found a book someone had “released into the wilds.” I was SO excited! I have always wanted to find one and there, on a grey, gloomy, cold morning, like a little piece of sunshine, was my first “caught” book. I’m already scouting my shelves for new books to register and release! And tomorrow, I’ll be releasing the book I found. I do so with a little pang. I hope it travels and I hope the finder registers it.

If you’re an avid reader, definitely check out www.bookcrossing.com. It’s a great idea and the community of avid book lovers is a great place to relax and unwind.