We have moved many of these Faqs over to the BookCrossing Faq page. But wait!!! Don't leave yet!!! I still have a lot of information here to help make your BC experience more pleasant!!

It seems that the same questions frequently show up in the forums. Now, in one place, I offer...Everything I can think of that you might want to know about BookCrossing, but were afraid to ask! If you find any errors in the information or spelling, if you find a broken link, or if you have suggestions for additional faq's, please email me, using the link on the left side of the page, or send a a PM through BookCrossing. Thanks!

Section 1 I just joined. How do I get started? What are the rules of BookCrossing? What is a BCID? What is an ISBN? Why can't I find the ISBN for my book? Ok, I found the ISBN, but the registration page says they can't find the book. What's wrong, and what do I do now? Can I still register the book? Why don't I see the little picture of my book? Is it ok to register things that aren't books, like audio books, magazines, phone directories, or catalogues? Do I have to read the book before I register or release it? What are Status Options? How should I label the book I just registered? Where do I release books? What happens to my books when I leave them somewhere? How can I be sure that they will be captured and journaled? We have a lot of bad weather here. What can I do? What is the difference between a release note and a journal entry? I've decided that I want to change my BC name. How do I do that? I would like to start keeping a book journal. Do you have any suggestions? Section 2 What is a themed release? How will I know if one of my books is found and journaled? Oops, I messed up! Can I fix it? Go Hunting! Huh? The BookCrossing site is really a great place-especially for something that is free. How can a site this cool not be flooded with advertising or spamming me regularly? Can I buy supplies or make a donation through the Supply Store using PayPal? Can you give me some tips for using the forums? I just posted a message and realized that I made some embarrassing spelling errors or said something goofy. How do I edit my forum post? What does "view parent message and reply " mean at the bottom of each post? What do the wings by some people's name mean? Can we register library books? I was looking at someone's shelf, and it was full of @, and #, and PC. What do they mean?? What is the difference in a "Book found" and a "Book Caught"? I am not getting any PM's, the newsletter, journal entries, or other BC mail. Section 3 What is a trade? How do they work? I traded for a book, really like it, and now I don't want to let it go. Is this OK? I am mailing a book to another country and have to fill out a customs form. Anything I should know? So many new ideas, what do they mean? Ballycumber RABCK PM AF or Anonymous Finder Wish List OBCZ OCZ T-B-R Book Ring Book Ray Book Box Virtual Book Box BookRelay NT ISO M-Bags SSM Forum Police When I post a message on the forum, there are 2 numbers behind my name. What are they? What is a "friends list"? How can I add people to my friends list? How can I join someone's friend's list? I would like to meet some more BC'ers face to face. How does Meet-Up work? I just received a PM from someone I've never heard of. They are asking for one of my books. Do I have to send it to them? Is it ok to sell a book registered at BookCrossing? The book I just registered doesn't have a little picture.  Can I upload one myself? I have seen bookshelves with colors, italics, and even graphics. Can you help me do that? Why can't I get my picture to upload on my bookshelf? Why are so many of your faqs copes of the ones on the BookCrossing faq page?