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SantaThing 2020 Arrivals

1katemcangus
Editado: Dic 15, 2020, 12:42 pm

Hey y'all, we're still in the process of getting the final few orders processed (mostly ebooks), but I've been receiving shipping confirmation emails, so it's time to start this thread!

In past years, we've made a map tracking SantaThing deliveries, and we'll do our best to continue the tradition. If you'd like, feel free to post the following:

- Where you're located (not your specific address, just your city, state/province, and country or something identifiable for the map).
- Which bookstore your SantaThing order came from.
- The date on which it arrived.

I'll keep track of these and plot them on the SantaThing 2020 Arrivals map

And feel free to drop questions or concerns in this thread, as well!

2camelama
Editado: Dic 15, 2020, 9:16 pm

Dec 14 & 15, 2 packages arrived from Powell’s to suburb near Seattle, WA! I opened the packages with my eyes closed & wrapped the contents in wrapping paper without peeking. Looking forward to unwrapping on Christmas morning. :)

3katemcangus
Dic 17, 2020, 10:21 am

>2 camelama: So it begins!

4literatefool
Dic 17, 2020, 2:15 pm

A box (box one of more than one) from Riverrun books showed up in Greenbelt MD today.

5katemcangus
Dic 18, 2020, 12:37 pm

6guido47
Dic 18, 2020, 8:45 pm

Just got a book.
Melbourne, Australia.
Wow! That soon.

Where is the map?

7rodneyvc
Editado: Dic 19, 2020, 8:56 pm

>6 guido47: and 3 here in Melbourne, Australia as well! They must have been on the same sleigh! I've never had a faster Santhathing delivery.

ETA

2 from Bookdepository for rodneyvc
1 from Bookdepository for maggievc
19 Dec 2020 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

8guido47
Editado: Dic 19, 2020, 12:04 am

Just a question.

Why is Santa not based in Antarctica?

A whole continent rather than just some frozen sea ?

ETA. Grammar.

9calm
Dic 19, 2020, 7:48 am

2 packages arrived from BookDepository on 19 Dec. I'm near Aberystwyth, Wales.

11cindydavid4
Editado: Dic 19, 2020, 12:01 pm

>8 guido47:>10 Ha!!! Thanks for the first laugh of (my) morning!

Yesterday received a box from Kings English (one of my all time fav bookstores) to my home in Phoenix Arizona. Last night was the last night of Chanuka, so I opened it and behold, a copy of (mmm do I need to wait till the 25th to announce?)

12LibraryCin
Dic 19, 2020, 1:45 pm

>8 guido47: Ha! Good question! LOL!

13Cfraser
Dic 19, 2020, 2:22 pm

Received one book from book depository, 18th December, Canberra Australia

14wd40sw
Dic 19, 2020, 4:03 pm

1 package arrived yesterday (12/18)

2 packages arrived today (12/19)

Book Depository to Indianapolis, IN

15Capybara_99
Dic 19, 2020, 8:17 pm

Los Angeles, California, USA.

Book Depository

12/17 & 12/19

16rodneyvc
Dic 19, 2020, 8:56 pm

1 from Bookdepository for rodneyvc
20 Dec 2020 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

17seongeona
Dic 19, 2020, 10:00 pm

12/17 delivery from Book Depository in Manitowoc WI USA (zip 54220) 🎄

18dianeham
Dic 20, 2020, 1:56 am

How are people in US getting from Book Depository? I thought that was for orders out of the US.

19thebookmagpie
Dic 20, 2020, 7:57 am

One book arrived yesterday in Airdrie, Scotland! From Book Depository.

20LibraryCin
Editado: Dic 20, 2020, 1:40 pm

>18 dianeham: It's for both. The difference is that for anyone outside the US, Book Depository was the ONLY option.

21ELiz_M
Dic 20, 2020, 9:20 pm

Package from River Run bookstore arrived in Brooklyn, NY either late yesterday (12/19) or this morning (12/20).

22mooingzelda
Dic 21, 2020, 8:13 am

I received two lovely books on the 17th from the Book Depository. I'm in Manchester, UK.

23Rusty37
Dic 21, 2020, 12:22 pm

I received one package from Book Depository on the 17th and two more this morning (21st). I'm in Nottinghamshire, UK.

24elgatoazabache
Dic 21, 2020, 1:01 pm

Received a book depository package today 21 Dec in Stockholm, Sweden. Can't wait to open it! But I will :)

25KallieGrace
Dic 21, 2020, 1:11 pm

Three books from book depository arrived in Burlington, WI today (12/21). Thank you secret santa!

26lkeighley
Editado: Dic 21, 2020, 3:36 pm

Three packages arrived today (21/12) with a book in each to Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, England from the Book Depository. All look great and I look forward to reading them.

27debbie1215
Editado: Dic 24, 2020, 2:05 pm

Este mensaje fue borrado por su autor.

28ChristinaDye
Editado: Dic 21, 2020, 4:37 pm

Este mensaje fue borrado por su autor.

29ChristinaDye
Dic 21, 2020, 4:39 pm

I received one book today, valued at $10. Excited to read this book, it's been on my wishlist for awhile. I'm hoping more books arrive and that I did not just spend $30 for one paperback 🤞🏻

30camelama
Dic 21, 2020, 4:44 pm

>27 debbie1215: LT staff always take care of us.

31rodneyvc
Dic 21, 2020, 6:19 pm

1 from Bookdepository for rodneyvc
21 Dec 2020 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1 from Bookdepository for maggievc
22 Dec 2020 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I suspect this completes the deliveries. Amazing!

32Petroglyph
Editado: Dic 21, 2020, 6:36 pm

>27 debbie1215:
I wouldn't worry yet. Postal services and packet handlers are swamped this time of year, and if previous years are anything to go by, some members' books may not arrive until mid-January (or even later!). Give it a few weeks before you worry about lost investments.

EDIT: Depending on where you are in the world, and which bookseller you selected, your delivery/ies may be stuck in the container gridlock around the UK.

33elphie93
Dic 21, 2020, 6:40 pm

2 book depository packages arrived 21/12 to Melbourne, Australia :)

34RidgewayGirl
Dic 21, 2020, 9:07 pm

>27 debbie1215: It's hard waiting, isn't it? If you're in the US, there are significant shipping delays, but as Christmas is still ahead of us, I'm curious as to why you feel swindled. The LT staff works very hard to make SantaThing work and is taking a financial hit on it this year. On the 25th you'll be able to see what books are on their way to you and if you haven't received them by mid-January, definitely get in touch with LT staff and they will help you.

35thornton37814
Dic 21, 2020, 9:55 pm

>34 RidgewayGirl: To say there are significant shipping delays with the United States Postal Service is an understatement. Everyone I know is complaining about it. Packages are taking strange way-out-of-the-way routes to arrive at destinations. Some packages get stuck for weeks at a location and are finally found and sent. I've got a package that was last updated in Durham, NH on December 13, but I've got friends who have them from late November and earlier in December. Obviously USPS is unable to handle the volume of mail and packages they are getting in 2020.

36Cfraser
Dic 22, 2020, 2:24 am

Two more packages arrived today 22/12 Canberra Australia (Book Depository)
That makes 3 in total - $50 option so not sure if more are coming

37CarolannBaumann
Dic 22, 2020, 2:34 am

>1 katemcangus: I just love Powell's. But then there is nothing better than a small public library where you can hide amongst the books and smell there age and the stories they tell

38CarolannBaumann
Dic 22, 2020, 2:46 am

*~I really and truly get a book from someone or some place exotic. If this happens, I just might cry! I have Parkinson's Disease, there is just about nothing I can do. And the Virus is adding to it

39thorold
Dic 22, 2020, 8:12 am

The Hague, Netherlands: One package arrived today 22/12 from Book Depository

Looks from the PostNL app as though there may be a couple more that made it across the North Sea in time and are still on the way :-)

>35 thornton37814: Packages are taking strange way-out-of-the-way routes to arrive at destinations.

Yes — I tried to circumvent the postal delays by ordering a (non-SantaThing) gift for a friend in the US from a bookstore that seemed to be reasonably close to his home, and in the same state. The USPS tracking data reports that it was sent to a distribution centre some 200km away in the wrong direction (and two states away), and has been "in transit" from there for the last six days. Presumably they shipped it out by air and it's returning by muletrain.

40mellymel171328
Dic 22, 2020, 8:46 am

I received a couple of my books in Center Point, LA.

41AnnieMod
Dic 22, 2020, 8:56 am

>39 thorold:

Yeah, it will always need to clear a distribution center even if it is next town over. Hub and spokes system. I think truly local stay local but anything else goes on a trip.

42kalafudra
Dic 22, 2020, 9:27 am

1 package from Book Depository arrived today in Austria (close to Vienna, for the map. :)).

I couldn't wait and opened it - an excellent choice and I'm looking forward to receiving the rest!

43thornton37814
Editado: Dic 22, 2020, 1:49 pm

I'm guessing the "One Stop Shipping" (I may have forgotten the last word) packages on my USPS dashboard are books from Book Depository. If so, I have two scheduled to arrive tomorrow although I suspect they are going to be late. The books apparently arrived at the Atlanta airport because they started out in Austell, Georgia in Cobb County. Then they went to Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Presently one is in Oxford, Mississippi. The other still shows Illinois. A third shows an undetermined delivery date and appears to still be in Georgia. I just don't see them arriving to my mail box in East Tennessee (even if I were going to be home) by tomorrow. My mail will be held until the day after I plan to return. So I will find out what my books are before I open the packages if I peek. I may wait.

44bj
Dic 22, 2020, 3:34 pm

One book arrived in Sydney Australia on Saturday 19/12 and another on Monday 21/12

45literatefool
Dic 22, 2020, 3:39 pm

I've received two more books from River Run books, bringing the total to 3. I'm pleased by the selections, and really impressed that they made it here in reasonable time.

I'm not kidding. When anything arrives at all I'm thrilled now.

46JopLee1
Editado: Dic 22, 2020, 4:24 pm

2 books received today, 22 Dec.
in Green Forest, Arkansas, USA from
Book Depository.

47woody1221
Dic 22, 2020, 4:57 pm

>31 rodneyvc:

Hi Rodneyvc & Maggievc,
I picked for both of you! I had a blast trying to get the best & most books that I could! I hope you enjoy them!! :-)

48woody1221
Dic 22, 2020, 4:59 pm

I received 2 packages from the Book Depository and I am in Cleveland, Ohio!

I think more are coming as well!! :-)

49Tropical-Library
Dic 22, 2020, 6:41 pm

>36 Cfraser: Four books coming :-)

50Cfraser
Dic 22, 2020, 7:26 pm

>49 Tropical-Library: Thank you for updating me! Was not necessary but I shall continue to look excitedly at my mail box.

51ReneeSzostek
Dic 22, 2020, 8:11 pm

I received my book, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, a few days ago. I am delighted with it! Thank you so much to whomever selected it for me.

Thanks,
Renée Szostek

52Kristelh
Dic 22, 2020, 9:03 pm

Minnesota, 2 books arrived Book Depository. Dec 22 and Dec 20. Love my books but I put them under the tree to enjoy at Christmas time.

53rodneyvc
Dic 22, 2020, 9:20 pm

>47 woody1221: Thank-you Santa Woody. We look forward to opening them on Christmas Day.

54thorold
Dic 23, 2020, 5:56 am

>39 thorold: Second package (of 3?) arrived here today, 23/12.

55mrsandersonut
Dic 23, 2020, 8:24 am

Arrived in Tooele, Utah, on December 21
Two packages; four books total.
King's English Bookshop
Husband opened and wrapped them for me!
I can't wait until Christmas morning to see my new surprises!
Thank you to Santa and all LibraryThing elves!

56Rivendell
Dic 23, 2020, 1:36 pm

Arrived in Scarborough, England in three packages over four days, the last on Friday,

Best wishes

57sentimental13
Dic 23, 2020, 2:47 pm

>1 katemcangus:
Kentucky
Book Depository
23 December 2020

58LibraryCin
Dic 23, 2020, 2:58 pm

I was taking a peek at the map to see if anything had arrived in Canada yet (not that's been reported). And although not marked on the map itself, I saw Airdrie listed.

I had no idea there was an Airdrie, Scotland! I'm in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and there is an Airdrie, Alberta just outside Calgary. (Before long we'll probably envelope it, but for now it's its own city.)

59jamieschecter
Dic 23, 2020, 6:40 pm

Two books have arrived in Oakland, CA from River Run. Thanks Santa!

60Tropical-Library
Dic 23, 2020, 8:35 pm

More packages have arrived in Tasmania from Book Depository than I had already ordered, won't know until tomorrow how many are SantaThing books

61Cfraser
Dic 24, 2020, 12:38 am

Another book arrived today (24/12) Canberra, Australia, Book depository - the last one I believe - I am lucky before Christmas

62seongeona
Dic 24, 2020, 12:50 am

Another package arrived in my mailbox today 12/23 from Book Depository! Wow, could only be from my LibraryThing Santa! 🌲📚 I'll be opening the gifts tomorrow night, Christmas Eve (family tradition)

Manitowoc, WI USA (zip 54220)

63majkia
Dic 24, 2020, 7:07 am

Kindle books arrived! Great job, Santa!

64rhian_of_oz
Dic 24, 2020, 10:57 am

Two books arrived in Perth Western Australia on 24 December from Book Depository. Very excited!

65thorold
Dic 24, 2020, 11:15 am

>39 thorold: >54 thorold: ...and the third has arrived as well! Since it’s Christmas Eve, I decided to open them, and I was very happy to find that my Secret Santa rose to the challenge to surprise me. In a good way, too! Many thanks to them, and of course to elves, postal workers, and everyone else involved.

66crazy4reading
Dic 24, 2020, 1:33 pm

I received one package today December 24 in Boothwyn, PA (19061) USA from Book Depository. I almost opened it until I saw the back of the envelope and saw Book Depository and I knew it has to be my Secret Santa. I can't wait to open it tomorrow! Now to wrap the envelope!

67LibraryCin
Dic 24, 2020, 1:57 pm

Now I face a dilemma. If my package doesn't arrive today... do I peek at my Santa Thing page to see what is coming, or do I wait and open the box as a surprise. Hmmmm....

68LibraryCin
Editado: Dic 24, 2020, 1:58 pm

>66 crazy4reading: Now to wrap the envelope!
Ha! Nice!

69debbie1215
Dic 24, 2020, 2:03 pm

>67 LibraryCin: can you see the comments on your page?I thought they were hidden

70debbie1215
Dic 24, 2020, 2:04 pm

One book arrived today in PA - I had to open!! Great choice!!

71Helenoel
Dic 24, 2020, 2:51 pm

>67 LibraryCin: I have the same dilemma. Put off the surprise, or find out what is coming eventually.

72sallylou61
Dic 24, 2020, 3:31 pm

>69 debbie1215: On Christmas day your Secret Santa screen will be unlocked so that you can see what was ordered, any comments, etc.

73LibraryCin
Dic 24, 2020, 3:37 pm

>69 debbie1215: I see >72 sallylou61: said was I was about to let you know!
Merry Christmas!

74CryBel
Dic 24, 2020, 3:41 pm

My books arrived from Powells today in Cheney, WA

75timspalding
Dic 24, 2020, 4:32 pm

Some people open gifts on Christmas Eve, and there's Europe to consider, so SantaThing is now fully open. If you want to look, you can. Or save it until tomorrow.

A joyous Christmas, Hanukkah, Yalda, Solstice, New Years—and Jolabokaflod! May the season bring you all peace, safety, and excellent reading!

76Cfraser
Dic 24, 2020, 4:43 pm

I just opened my books :) Thank you Powderfinger69 A mix of books from my wishlist and new authors/titles to discover :)

77dudes22
Dic 24, 2020, 9:36 pm

I've decided to wait and not peek yet. Since the PO is behind I'll give it a few more days.

78Peace2
Dic 25, 2020, 12:12 am

I've received two packages - A Wrinkle in the Skin and The Sol Majestic. Looking forward to reading both!

79masterdeski
Dic 25, 2020, 12:13 pm

One package from Book Depository on the 24th to Winchester VA, still waiting on the rest. But I peeked now that it's Xmas morning and they all look great!

80cindydavid4
Dic 25, 2020, 12:26 pm

yeah for Santa!!!! Thank you for Timothy Findleys new bio, eager to get into it!

81genesisdiem
Dic 25, 2020, 12:57 pm

Thank you Santa & elves & LT elves!!!! I am super excited!!!!! :D

82LibraryCin
Dic 25, 2020, 2:11 pm

I'm not going to be able to wait. Before Christmas, I'd be able to wait, but I think I need to peek while I wait for them actually arrive...

83LadyoftheLodge
Editado: Dic 28, 2020, 1:47 pm

My print books arrived on December 24 in Nashville, IN, USA. Kindle books also appeared in my email same day. Yippee and thanks.

84lowelibrary
Dic 25, 2020, 8:37 pm

I am going to wait until they are delivered before peeking (well... at least til the new year)

85laze
Dic 26, 2020, 10:47 am

Nothing here yet in Virginia... It's it possible to get a tracking number lookup or should I just be more patient?

86thebookmagpie
Dic 26, 2020, 11:19 am

>58 LibraryCin: *waves from Airdrie, Scotland!* I just looked up the Canadian one and it's about twice the size of our town - we're a small commuter town outside of Glasgow. There's definitely nothing much notable about it other than that it has a twin!

87LibraryCin
Dic 26, 2020, 11:25 am

>86 thebookmagpie: Hi! Nice to "meet" you! Airdrie, Alberta is close to enough to Calgary that I'm sure there are plenty of commuters from there to here, as well. Though, they certainly are a big enough city that they don't need to commute for work.

88crazy4reading
Dic 26, 2020, 11:48 am

>68 LibraryCin: I actually asked my boyfriend to wrap (which he didn't) So I opened the envelope with my eyes closed and wrapped the book.

Now I have to decide if I should take a peek.

89Cariola
Dic 26, 2020, 1:23 pm

>22 mooingzelda: Hope you enjoy the books! The cover of The Children's Book is probably my all-time favorite.

90Cariola
Dic 26, 2020, 1:27 pm

>35 thornton37814: I hear you on the weird shipping patterns. My brother in NH had a gift sent to his son in CT. During tracking, he found it was sitting in New Orleans! It can't be more than 75 miles from his house to his son's. Why did that box have to go through New Orleans?

91Cariola
Dic 26, 2020, 1:28 pm

Four books arrived in my email box from Amazon Kindle on Christmas Eve.

92LibraryCin
Dic 26, 2020, 1:31 pm

>88 crazy4reading: LOL! I'm impressed!

93ateolf
Dic 26, 2020, 1:42 pm

Memphis, TN
Powell's
12/26

94sallylou61
Editado: Dic 26, 2020, 3:11 pm

I also received a package for Powell's today (12/26) in Charlottesville, VA. I'm very pleased to have it arrive across the country so soon, especially after seeing that most of the Powell's deliveries were on the West Coast prior to Christmas. (I'm aware that many people do not announce their book arrivals.)

95dianeham
Dic 26, 2020, 4:55 pm

Got my kindle books

96lowelibrary
Dic 26, 2020, 6:26 pm

Got 4 books today from Left Bank Books.

97erinclark
Dic 26, 2020, 9:42 pm

Got some wonderful books on Christmas Eve from Powell's that look wonderful here in Healdsburg, CA. Thank you to my Secret Santa!

98KABarnes
Dic 27, 2020, 10:46 am

Hmm, nothing here in upstate NY.

99masterdeski
Dic 27, 2020, 1:28 pm

Got 2nd package today from book depository in Winchester va.

100JodiPM
Dic 27, 2020, 4:12 pm

>55 mrsandersonut: I hope you liked them.

101kristilabrie
Dic 27, 2020, 4:23 pm

My son received two books last Tuesday (I think?) in North Waterboro ME, they're adorable! Received a 3rd yesterday, equally charming. Looking forward to seeing the rest :)

102megbmore
Dic 28, 2020, 10:08 am

Here in Maine, I received my first package from RiverRun on 12/24.

103cassiejay
Dic 28, 2020, 4:18 pm

Package from Left Bank Books arrived today in Indianapolis, IN.

104bragan
Dic 28, 2020, 9:48 pm

Got a book from Powell's here in New Mexico today.

105SouthernKiwi
Dic 29, 2020, 12:46 am

Arrived home to two books from Book Depository, Dec 29 in Wellington, New Zealand. Perfect timing for my birthday :-)

106sangreal
Dic 29, 2020, 9:57 am

Kindle books received on 24th December ... refused to open emails until Christmas Day :)

Wonderful selections all! Went back out to work, so haven't had a chance to start any yet, but plan to remedy that tonight!

Thanks to my Santa, recommenders and the LT staff for a wonderful Christmas surprise.

107Helenoel
Editado: Dic 29, 2020, 11:34 am

One of my four books just arrived from River Run here in south central Pennsylvania.

108SimoneA
Dic 29, 2020, 11:36 am

One book just got delivered from Book Depository in Utrecht, The Netherlands!

109kalafudra
Dic 29, 2020, 2:42 pm

Second package with two more books arrived today in Austria, completing my gifts - and I love the selection! Very excited to read all three.

110moongypsy
Dic 29, 2020, 2:45 pm

My book from Book Depository arrived in Mississippi, USA today!

111thornton37814
Dic 29, 2020, 2:51 pm

I received 2 of an apparent 3 packages from Book Depository in accumulated mail today. KateBaxter did a great job picking. The two arriving books were The Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berkeley in the wonderful British Library Crime Classics Series and The Space Child's Mother Goose with verses written by Frederick Winsor and illustrations by Marian Parry.

Since these two came via One Stop Mailing, the other one was last scanned on December 21 in Glendale Heights, IL at 4:18 pm: Departed Shipping Partner Facility, USPS Awaiting Item
GLENDALE HEIGHTS,IL 60139

112crazy4reading
Dic 29, 2020, 4:51 pm

I received 2 more packages today in the mail! These two also look awesome! Now just waiting on one more book!

113lucienspringer
Dic 29, 2020, 5:53 pm

A complete package arrived today from Left Bank Books!

114cindydavid4
Editado: Dic 29, 2020, 7:51 pm

yeah for Santa!!!! Thank you for Timothy Findleys new bio, eager to get into it!

Turns out this was from Ahamel. Thanks again!

115jagmuse
Dic 29, 2020, 11:26 pm

Still nothing in Maryland... practicing patience!!

116dudes22
Dic 30, 2020, 5:25 am

>115 jagmuse: - You're not alone - nothing in Rhode Island either. I haven't peeked yet, but maybe on New Year's Day.

117Yells
Dic 30, 2020, 8:10 am

>115 jagmuse: At least some states are getting deliveries so there’s hope for you. Try being Canadian. We’ve got nothing up here yet...

118JodiPM
Dic 30, 2020, 10:24 am

I'm in NC and haven't received my books yet. They might show up today since there are 3 packages coming that I have no idea what they are. I never got a tracking number and I'm not sure if I was suppose to.

119katemcangus
Dic 30, 2020, 10:54 am

>118 JodiPM: We don't provide tracking numbers for SantaThing, so you're not missing anything... other than your books. But they're coming!

120jagmuse
Dic 30, 2020, 11:29 am

>116 dudes22: You have more willpower than I! I had to peek. Lol

121genesisdiem
Dic 30, 2020, 11:47 am

*for those of you waiting patiently, I just received a package today that was shipped "priority" from a neighboring state on Dec 5.... The mail is coming, just very very slowly :D

122Helenoel
Dic 30, 2020, 11:48 am

Two more books from River Run today, each packaged separately and sent by different means. One by UPS/USPS combined, one by Priority mail.
One more expected.

123JodiPM
Dic 30, 2020, 1:16 pm

>119 katemcangus: One arrived today and I had to spoil and saw there should be another one on the way hopefully tomorrow! Thank you for answering my question. I didn't remember if I got a tracking number last year or not.

124shedgeco
Dic 30, 2020, 1:29 pm

Package from Left Bank Books received in New York City!

125LibraryCin
Dic 30, 2020, 1:52 pm

>117 Yells: I keep checking the map to see if anyone else in Canada has received theirs, too. Not seeing anything yet (though it may have been a couple days ago, last I checked!).

126JodiPM
Dic 30, 2020, 2:16 pm

I got 1 of 2 books today in NC near Asheville from BookDepository.

127Hedgepeth
Dic 30, 2020, 3:00 pm

2 books from BookDepository in Raleigh, NC yesterday. They look awesome!

This was my first experience with Santa Thing. Looking forward to next year.

128booksnesread
Dic 30, 2020, 3:04 pm

Hello! I got my books today (Union City, California) from Powell's. They are great choices!

129Stevil2001
Dic 30, 2020, 3:26 pm

I got my books today. Seffner, FL, from Powell's.

130constantstar
Dic 30, 2020, 4:15 pm

Nothing yet it Mobile, Alabama but keeping my fingers crossed! 🤞

131RidgewayGirl
Dic 30, 2020, 4:38 pm

Two books arrived today in Greenville, SC, from the Book Depository.

132WeeTurtle
Dic 30, 2020, 11:43 pm

My question about tracking numbers has been answered, and probably my question about anything arriving in Canada yet. I know things are rough here but I'm still edgy. We got a package yesterday that was ordered maybe 5-6 weeks ago? On the plus side, my birthday is in March so it could be that instead. ;).

133bcrowl399
Editado: Dic 31, 2020, 11:57 am

I just want to say how tickled I am with my Santathing gifts. The first arrived before Christmas and the second arrived yesterday. I'm in seventh heaven! These are wonderful choices and my Santa did a great job. It was well worth the wait. I'm looking forward to many wonderful reading hours. I've NEVER been disappointed with Santathing selections since I started participating. Thanks to LT for all your hard work and this year was particularly difficult with shipping issues all over the place. And thank you Santa for your thoughtful selections. Oh and my books came from King's English in Utah. Quite a trek!

134LibraryCin
Editado: Dic 31, 2020, 12:39 pm

>132 WeeTurtle: LOL! Potentially happy birthday to you, then! ;-)

For those of us in Canada, I'm also wondering about a hold-up at the border?

135thornton37814
Editado: Dic 31, 2020, 4:55 pm

My final SantaThing book arrived today. Thanks, KateBaxter. It was A Man of Some Repute by Elizabeth Edmondson which has graced my wish list several years!

136Sensory
Ene 1, 2021, 5:03 pm

>134 LibraryCin: I'm in Canada also, and nothing for me yet, but my daughter got one of hers from Book Depository so that's promising.

This wouldn't be the first time packages don't arrive before Christmas though - and I'm not including the book depocalypse year. Obviously impossible for anyone to control the mail so...it's fun to get books after the day too.

137LibraryCin
Ene 1, 2021, 5:05 pm

>136 Sensory: I'm glad to hear at least one Canadian got their books! Yay!

It will be exciting when they arrive. :-)

138Yells
Ene 3, 2021, 1:15 pm

A package just arrived today in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. I was surprised to see Canada Post working on a Sunday! It does look like it got held up at customs for a bit so hopefully this means the backlog is being processed. Yay!

139LibraryCin
Ene 3, 2021, 3:27 pm

>138 Yells: Yay! Congrats on receiving a package in Canada! That gives me some hope... LOL!

140SimoneA
Ene 3, 2021, 3:43 pm

A second and final book arrived from BookDepository in Utrecht, the Netherlands yesterday. I had fun participating again, thanks for organizing SantaThing!

141greeneyed_ives
Ene 4, 2021, 1:00 pm

I had three books arrive today in Atlanta, GA from Left Bank Books. All excellent choices!

142katemcangus
Ene 4, 2021, 1:15 pm

Hi All, if anyone has received books from either Left Bank or BookPeople could they let us know the shipping date on the package? We're curious about when the books went out versus when they were delivered. Thanks in advance!

143shedgeco
Ene 4, 2021, 3:30 pm

>142 katemcangus: Mine were from Left Bank -- shipped December 20 (according to Informed Delivery), delivered December 30.

144greeneyed_ives
Ene 4, 2021, 4:58 pm

>142 katemcangus: I unfortunately deleted the info from the USPS app, but it was definitely before Christmas. I think December 20 sounds about right. I do know it took a detour to Dallas for some reason, probably because Atlanta package warehouses were full.

145katemcangus
Ene 5, 2021, 8:29 am

146calm
Ene 5, 2021, 8:45 am

When should I report a missing book from my SantaThing? I'm in the UK and received 2 of the 3 before Christmas, from BookDepository.

147katemcangus
Ene 5, 2021, 12:16 pm

>146 calm: There are still many folks waiting on books to arrive due to COVID-related shipping delays. I'd give it at least a few more weeks.

148Yells
Ene 5, 2021, 12:52 pm

What do I do about a damaged book? I got four books (wonderful choices - thanks Santa!) but one is missing the first 14 pages. Is there a place to report that?

149dudes22
Ene 5, 2021, 2:56 pm

>147 katemcangus: - I was just wondering that. I haven't even peeked yet to see who my Santa was or what they chose.

150Helenoel
Ene 5, 2021, 3:19 pm

My fourth and last book arrived today from River Run, It was sent on Dec. 20. I got a great selection from my Santa.

151dianeham
Ene 5, 2021, 3:56 pm

I wish I knew if the person got my books.

152elgatoazabache
Ene 5, 2021, 6:49 pm

>24 elgatoazabache: Update on previous post.

Today I received the last of my santa thing books here in Stockholm, Sweden! The three of them arrived individually with the first on 21 Dec, the second one a few days ago, and the third one today 5 Jan. All very interesting choices. Looking forward to reading them now :)

153jaelquinn
Editado: Ene 5, 2021, 7:14 pm

I received my first book TODAY from Book Depository, here in New Westminster BC, close to Vancouver, BC, Canada. The King of Attolia has arrived!

154WeeTurtle
Ene 6, 2021, 3:03 am

That's promising. I'm over in the Fraser Valley, but rural so not always sure if something will arrive via house, mailbox, or post office.

155normandie_m
Ene 6, 2021, 5:24 am

Picked up two of my books today from my PO Box in Brisbane, Australia (possibly arrived last week but have been away). There should be one more coming. :)

156dudes22
Ene 6, 2021, 10:34 am

I sent a package to friends the day before Christmas priority and it's been sitting at a distribution center in Massachusetts for a week past it's arrival date. I wonder if my books coming here are stuck in the same place trying to get in.

157JodiPM
Ene 6, 2021, 11:14 am

I received my second and last book from Book depository yesterday! Thank you to my secret Santa who did a great job. I'm near Asheville, NC

158jagmuse
Ene 6, 2021, 11:58 am

YAY! My package from Powell's arrived in Maryland today! Excited to have two books that are new to me and look great, and one book (Homegoing) that I already own, which I'll share with a friend. Thanks secret Santa!

159ilgarcon
Ene 6, 2021, 8:18 pm

Delivery from Book People arrived in San Antonio, TX today. Thank you LibraryThing and SantaThing gang for putting it all together, so my little one could participate.

160Sensory
Ene 8, 2021, 4:26 pm

Received a package of three books today in Montreal, Canada. All three are great choices for me.

161LibraryCin
Ene 8, 2021, 4:39 pm

I received my first one of two today from Book Depository. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. :-) I have already sent a thank you to my Santa (I peeked on Christmas day!)

162WeeTurtle
Ene 9, 2021, 12:24 am

Mine too! Got them from the mailbox yesterday (rural, Fraser Valley in BC, Canada) so not sure of the exact day they got here. Got another card exchange, too! I forget what I asked for (I'll have to look up my book blurb) but I'm quite pleased with what I got. :)

163laze
Ene 12, 2021, 2:45 pm

Curious: anyone else still waiting on theirs from Book People?

164HuberK
Ene 13, 2021, 12:36 pm

Have not received my book from Book Depository, yet. Still waiting patiently.

165Tuke15
Ene 13, 2021, 12:40 pm

Haven't gotten my books from Powell's yet. This seems ridiculous, to have paid $5 in shipping, just so I'd get them before Christmas. Now, it's Jan 13! I'm in WA state.

166katemcangus
Ene 13, 2021, 1:16 pm

>165 Tuke15: Hi Tuke15,
According to the tracking notice that Powell's sent us, your books were delivered on December 23rd.

167jaelquinn
Ene 13, 2021, 9:53 pm

Delivery from Book Depository containing 3 books, all interesting choices for me -- arrived Jan 12 = yesterday ! Arrived at my home in New Westminster, BC, Canada. That completes the gift from Santathing. Thank you so much! This is fun!

168LibraryCin
Ene 13, 2021, 11:46 pm

Book 2/2 arrived for me today! Calgary, Alberta, Canada

169dudes22
Ene 14, 2021, 7:38 am

I'm still waiting for books from River Run which katemcangus told me were shipped on 12/20. From personal experience with sending and receiving other packages this season, I'm not really surprised they're not here yet.

170laze
Ene 14, 2021, 11:58 am

Hey, mine arrived in Northern Virginia from BookPeople today! The mailing label indicates it was sent on 1/2/2021, which would certainly explain why it didn't arrive by Christmas! :)

Three great picks, though, and I'm excited for all of them. Another successful Santathing!

171katemcangus
Ene 14, 2021, 12:52 pm

>170 laze: Thanks for the shipping information, laze! I'm glad to hear the books were good picks even if they arrived late.

172laze
Ene 14, 2021, 1:42 pm

>171 katemcangus: For sure. Worth the wait!

173katemcangus
Ene 15, 2021, 9:25 am

My family's books arrived from LBB last night and were postmarked 12/21. Great picks all around and my kids were esp. jazzed! One benefit to the shipping delay is that enough time has passed since Christmas that they can focus on *new* presents.

174HuberK
Editado: Ene 16, 2021, 11:35 am

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175Tuke15
Ene 16, 2021, 11:37 am

176HuberK
Ene 19, 2021, 4:42 pm

Received my book today. Many thanks to LibraryThing SantaThing coordinators who made it all possible.

177normandie_m
Ene 19, 2021, 5:12 pm

The last of my 3 books arrived yesterday. Air traffic and the current state of the global mail network being what it is, I'm just glad that I received everything in the end!