So I pass the Cryptonomicon ball over to Cindy. I stopped by my library on the way home today, and not only was it not there, but two other books I had requested and placed on hold were missing from my computer record. Fortunately, they were hanging around the hold desk anyway, so I got them, but no such luck with Cryptonomicon. I'll be in Atlanta for the rest of the week, so perhaps Cindy will be successful at getting it from her library. If it's still unresolved when I return home, I'll rejoin the fray. BTW, Cindy, I have the three Bertrice Small books and will start scanning them over the weekend. Peace and Hope, Donna