Two years ago, I dropped off a copy of the first edition of my book, Reflection: The Stranger in the Mirror, in the Little Free Library that stands beside the local bike trail. (See the original post from August 2015 here.) I wrote an inscription on the inside in the hopes of one day hearing from someone who happened to pick up the book. Weeks passed, then months and years, and I assumed that the book must have disappeared somewhere along it’s journey.
And then–just last week–something amazing happened. This appeared on Instagram…
You can imagine my surprise at seeing one of the few original copies of my book make an appearance after so many years. But this wasn’t simply one of the originals…
…it was the copy I left in the Little Free Library. And where did this book end up?
Australia. Yes, Australia.
Who knows what journey it took or how many hands it passed through between the little box by the bike trail in Ohio and it’s new home with @ letters_from_neverland in “the Land Down Under,” but I’m so happy to learn that, after all this time, it has found its way into a loving bookworm’s hands. ❤
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Omg, that’s amazing! Where do you live, bc I want to know how far it traveled!?
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Oh, Nm! I see: Ohio! Wow!
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😂 I know, right? Literally the other side of the world! And thanks for sharing too!
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Reblogged this on TeacherofYA's Book Blog and commented:
This is an amazing story of one book’s travels from a Little Free Library in Ohio…and the author who wrote it!
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This is one of the most amazing stories I’ve read! I guess the distance between us isn’t so far after all!
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It really does remind you just how much books can connect us!
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Reblogged this on By Hook Or By Book and commented:
Any Bibliophile Is Familiar With The Sensation Of Traveling Through Books, But Here’s An Amazing Story From Rachel Of One Of Her Books Making A Journey Of Its Own!
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That’s so cool! I like to imagine it going through a series of readers who enjoyed it!
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That’s a really nice thought! ☺️
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Now that is cool synchronicity which proves how interconnected we really are. 🙂
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I agree! It’s a small world. 😊
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That’s so cool.
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I thought so too!
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Ah that’s so cool! Wow mindblowing to realize it traveled so far.
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I can’t even describe how shocked I was! 😂
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Wow, that was so amazing!!
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What an inspirational story to stumble upon on this dreary Tuesday morning. Maybe one day I’ll finish my book and drop it in a Little Free Library like you did!
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You definitely should! Good luck! 😊
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That is terrific – it would be great to find out how this happened, but either way, a work of art moves around the world to entertain!
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It would be interesting to find out!
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I love this! It gives me hope for my first book, “Aspects of Love,” that was just published..
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It’s a lot of hard work, but totally worth it. Good luck!
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Reblogged this on Tell Tales Not Lies and commented:
This story about a story is wonderful! The book and likely the series sounds very interesting and worth the look.
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That’s an awesome story! I love Little Free Libraries and will have to check out this book!
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Me too, I think they’re a great idea! And thank you! 😊
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That is amazing to see that it went that far. The stories your book must have to have traveled that far. Love it. And the book is amazing, I know I’ve fallin in love with each one I read, Currently finishing up on book 4.
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That is the greatest compliment an author can receive. Thank you so much! ❤️
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Reblogged this on Touch My Spine Book Reviews and commented:
Such an awesome story! I love Little Free Libraries! I will be checking this author out as well!
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Coolest thing ever! It just goes to show, a booklover will never leave a good tale behind! Congrats 🙂
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This is so lovely glad it found a happy home and so faraway!
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That is amazing.
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What an amazing story!! I love it!!
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Hi Rachel! I’ve been a fan of your writing and fantastical adventures since last year, and that sounds wonderful! Hooray to the little free library 🙂 I also wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for both the Mystery and Versatile Blogger Awards. It is a pleasure riding with you along a journey of literature, fantasy, and science, and I look forward to more of your beautiful posts. Nominated you here: https://moosmosis.org/2017/09/24/cheers-to-one-million-lifelong-learners/
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Thank you so much! I’m flattered! ☺️
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You’re welcome! You truly deserved it 🙂 Also, I was wondering if you could support our open-access youth education platform Moosmosis by liking us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/Moosmosis/ It’d mean the world to us, and we would deeply appreciate your support! 🙂 As always, best wishes!
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Of course, already done. ❤️
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That’s so amazing!!! ☺️
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