Lyra's Oxford - Bookring
11 journalers for this copy...
I love how Philip Pullman draws you right into the action. He makes his other world come alive and seamlessly absorbs explanations into the plot, which is wonderful. This book seems like more of an intro to something bigger rather than just a stand-alone story, and you definitely have to have read His Dark Materials to understand what's going on. The map, postcard, and other tidbits are intriguing and heighten the feeling of anticipation for whatever's coming next. Amazon describes it as "tanatalizing" and I think that's very appropriate!
OK, I checked it out. Lyra's Oxford is a bridge to an upcoming, longer book related to His Dark Materials, called The Book of Dust. Oooh...
Traveling order:
Jaguar (Canada)
loribee (UK)
katayoun (Iran)
boreal (New Zealand)
Gooby (Australia)
IrasCignavojo (Germany)
dschinny (Germany)
MollyGrue (USA)
cait017 (USA)
juliebarreto (USA)
cestmoi (Canada)
*back to me
OK, I checked it out. Lyra's Oxford is a bridge to an upcoming, longer book related to His Dark Materials, called The Book of Dust. Oooh...
Traveling order:
Jaguar (Canada)
loribee (UK)
katayoun (Iran)
boreal (New Zealand)
Gooby (Australia)
IrasCignavojo (Germany)
dschinny (Germany)
MollyGrue (USA)
cait017 (USA)
juliebarreto (USA)
cestmoi (Canada)
*back to me
Journal Entry 2 by beatrice-s from West Vancouver, British Columbia Canada on Saturday, June 12, 2004
Off to Jaguar!
I just now found this on my doorstep. I'll read it fast and pass it on to the next stop on the bookring :-)
This book is a pure pleasure to read. I curled up for an hour or so, with a cat perched on my knees (and occasionally batting at the raffia on beatrice-s's bookmark), and was pulled right into the story. The characters and story are, of course, wonderful ... I enjoyed His Dark Materials. This story feels almost like a flirt; it's whet my appetite for whatever new series he is promising :-)
The book itself, as physical artefact, is delightful. I enjoy books with fold-out, interactive bits, and they are used to good effect here, to enhance the reality of Pullman's universe.
Thanks for a nice experience, beatrice-s!
The book itself, as physical artefact, is delightful. I enjoy books with fold-out, interactive bits, and they are used to good effect here, to enhance the reality of Pullman's universe.
Thanks for a nice experience, beatrice-s!
Release planned for Thursday, June 17, 2004 at postal release in mail, given to a fellow BCer Controlled Releases.
Sending on to Loribee tomorrow.
Sending on to Loribee tomorrow.
Journal Entry 6 by loribee from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Wednesday, June 30, 2004
I have always loved books with maps and this little gem has a beauty. How good to be back with Lyra and Pan!
Many thanks to beatrice-s for setting up this great Bookring!
I see that it is to go next to my friend Katayoun in Iran - I'll send it tomorrow.
In the mail from historic Kings Norton village on 1st July.
Many thanks to beatrice-s for setting up this great Bookring!
I see that it is to go next to my friend Katayoun in Iran - I'll send it tomorrow.
In the mail from historic Kings Norton village on 1st July.
here and i'm so excited. will be ready to travel in a short while and loribee a great postcard, wait till you see it beatrice-s!
a cute little book with promise of great stories to come. i had forgotten how much i like pullman and how wonderful he writes, pulling you along and after you've put down the book you the feeling that you've been to another place. thanks beatrice-s for this book and it will be on it's way tomorrow.
This was in my mailbox when I got home today -it's a lovely looking little book and the postcard and bookmark are beautiful also.
I am looking forward to reading this, I am sure I will love it, being a great Pullman fan.
I am looking forward to reading this, I am sure I will love it, being a great Pullman fan.
Another great little story from Pullman, I read it in front of the fire this afternoon and was hooked from the first word. Such and interesting book with its added map and other snippets. I am half tempted to buy myself a copy to go with my other Dark Materials books.
Thanks for sharing it Beatrice-S.
Will get it posted as soon as I have an address.
Thanks for sharing it Beatrice-S.
Will get it posted as soon as I have an address.
A beautiful little book, and I haven't even started reading it yet! Lots of goodies tucked inside the pages...
Great little book, and what a teaser... I get the feeling we're off to new places soon! However the line at the start, something along the lines of some things mean something and others are just filler, has me trying to pick out what leads us on Lyra's next adventure, and what is just red herring.
I particulularly loved the "additional" bits - the Roman boat sunk in the Oxford canal, the books offered for sale by the map company. Am I stretching things too much to hope that the name Trelawny might be a nod to another writer of youthful fantasy?
Thanks for this, beatrice-s! I'm all aquiver to see what happens next.
Posted to IrasCignavojo on Saturday 18 September.
I particulularly loved the "additional" bits - the Roman boat sunk in the Oxford canal, the books offered for sale by the map company. Am I stretching things too much to hope that the name Trelawny might be a nod to another writer of youthful fantasy?
Thanks for this, beatrice-s! I'm all aquiver to see what happens next.
Posted to IrasCignavojo on Saturday 18 September.
Journal Entry 13 by IrasCignavojo from Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg Germany on Tuesday, October 5, 2004
What a pleasure of a book arriving today from Australia :-) thanks Gooby for Sending and Jaguar for sharing :-) (and Katayoun for her patience, I'm done with Saro now ;-))
Journal Entry 14 by beatrice-s from West Vancouver, British Columbia Canada on Thursday, March 10, 2005
I really hate putting rules on my bookrings, but... I'd appreciate it if everyone tried to get this book out within a couple of months of receiving it. It's a short book and doesn't take a long time to read! If you're having problems mailing it onwards, PM me and let me know what's happening and I'll see if I can help you out. Thanks!
Journal Entry 15 by IrasCignavojo from Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg Germany on Friday, April 22, 2005
I really enjoyed the read and it was a rather short one, once I started. Thanks, beatrice-s, for sharing this. As soon as I have the next adress, this will move on.
Arrived in the post on the weekend! Thanks Iras for the "sweet" surprise! Mjam! One book to finish before it's Lyra's turn.
Finished it in one go and loved it! The map and other extras are wonderful. It felt like the first chapter to new adventures for Lyra and Pan (can't wait).
Will travel on to the next reader asap.
12.7. Sent to MollyGrue yesterday as gerenggat wanted to be left out.
Will travel on to the next reader asap.
12.7. Sent to MollyGrue yesterday as gerenggat wanted to be left out.
I will read this as soon as I can. Thanks!
Cute story. I love all the little bits like the story of the alchemist and the ads on the map. It made it a bit more interactive. Thanks for letting me read this, I'm looking forward to his new book in that world.
Reserved for the next reader.
2/28/06--DC# 03041070000256435211
Reserved for the next reader.
2/28/06--DC# 03041070000256435211
Journal Entry 20 by MollyGrue at In The Mail in Bookring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, March 4, 2006
Released 18 yrs ago (3/4/2006 UTC) at In The Mail in Bookring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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Happy reading!
Happy reading!
This cute little clothbound hardback, with its own bookmark, arrived today. Mahalo!
5/2/6 - I notice I never journaled it. What a flake I am. Oh, well, at least I mailed it along. I thought the map was beautifully done, and the illustrations wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
5/2/6 - I notice I never journaled it. What a flake I am. Oh, well, at least I mailed it along. I thought the map was beautifully done, and the illustrations wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
Received today. It *is* a tiny book. Will read and send on its way soon. Thanks.
Fun story. I enjoyed getting reacquainted with Lyra and Pantalaimon.
Journal Entry 24 by beatrice-s from West Vancouver, British Columbia Canada on Thursday, May 4, 2006
Woo hoo! My first bookring book to actually make it back to me! ;)
Thanks everyone for keeping it going, and for all your great comments and reviews! I enjoyed reading everyone's reactions :)
I'm glad everyone had fun with this little tidbit, and I hope that we don't have to wait too much longer for The Book of Dust to make it's appearance!
I may send Lyra out again but for now she and Pan will be taking a break on my real bookshelf :D
Thanks everyone for keeping it going, and for all your great comments and reviews! I enjoyed reading everyone's reactions :)
I'm glad everyone had fun with this little tidbit, and I hope that we don't have to wait too much longer for The Book of Dust to make it's appearance!
I may send Lyra out again but for now she and Pan will be taking a break on my real bookshelf :D
