Timbuktu
11 journalers for this copy...
This is a fantastic read, quite short, just 181 pages, so it won't cause your Mount TBR to tumble!
The book is written from the perspective of Mr Bones, canine companion of Willy G. Christmas. It is NOT overly sentimental and mushy, but sensitively explores the life of Willy who is homeless, and dissects the relationship between the two partners. The second half of the book turns to Mr.Bones attempt to find Timbuktu.... can't say more or it will spoil it. Beautifully written and thought provoking.
From Back Cover
"In a world in which many people get treated like dogs, Paul Auster has elected to tell us the story of a dog's life, and by the end of this brief, extroadinary book he has made us think, feel and even dream along with his canine Mr Bones. By stepping outside the frame of our own species, Auster allows us to see ourselves afresh, through the eyes of the loving, half-comprehending, half-mystified aliens who live within our homes" Salman Rushdie
Bought at "Kunst & Krempel", Caritas Zürich, Birmensdorferstr. 53, 8004 Zürich (opp. Bahnhof Wiedikon)
This is a great source, and there seems to be quite a quick turnover! All books are CHF 3 - in German, English & some French & Italian.
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The book is written from the perspective of Mr Bones, canine companion of Willy G. Christmas. It is NOT overly sentimental and mushy, but sensitively explores the life of Willy who is homeless, and dissects the relationship between the two partners. The second half of the book turns to Mr.Bones attempt to find Timbuktu.... can't say more or it will spoil it. Beautifully written and thought provoking.
From Back Cover
"In a world in which many people get treated like dogs, Paul Auster has elected to tell us the story of a dog's life, and by the end of this brief, extroadinary book he has made us think, feel and even dream along with his canine Mr Bones. By stepping outside the frame of our own species, Auster allows us to see ourselves afresh, through the eyes of the loving, half-comprehending, half-mystified aliens who live within our homes" Salman Rushdie
Bought at "Kunst & Krempel", Caritas Zürich, Birmensdorferstr. 53, 8004 Zürich (opp. Bahnhof Wiedikon)
This is a great source, and there seems to be quite a quick turnover! All books are CHF 3 - in German, English & some French & Italian.
Click here for map
Welcome to the Bookring for Timbuktu: Paul Auster
Member / Location
:-) caro1 / UK
:-) coolboxuk / UK
:-) parsleyraisin / UK
:-) winterson / UK
:-) tutleymutley / UK
:-) catsalive / Australia
:-) binkybuffy / Australia
:-) squirrel818 / US
:-) Sobergirl / Finland
:-) Flagund / Israel
:-) Back to me in Zurich / Switzerland <-- Book is here
Small Print
:-) If you wish to be added to the list, please PM me with your details.
:-) You must be prepared to mail internationally.
:-) The bookring will kick off once we have 5 members.
:-) PM the next person on the list for their address, then send the book.
:-) It's not a race, but please read and send the book on as soon as you can.
:-) Please journal the book once you have received it (so we all know where it is) and again when you have read it (so we know what you thought of it!)
:-) If you're the last person on the list, the book comes back to me.
Member / Location
:-) caro1 / UK
:-) coolboxuk / UK
:-) parsleyraisin / UK
:-) winterson / UK
:-) tutleymutley / UK
:-) catsalive / Australia
:-) binkybuffy / Australia
:-) squirrel818 / US
:-) Sobergirl / Finland
:-) Flagund / Israel
:-) Back to me in Zurich / Switzerland <-- Book is here
Small Print
:-) If you wish to be added to the list, please PM me with your details.
:-) You must be prepared to mail internationally.
:-) The bookring will kick off once we have 5 members.
:-) PM the next person on the list for their address, then send the book.
:-) It's not a race, but please read and send the book on as soon as you can.
:-) Please journal the book once you have received it (so we all know where it is) and again when you have read it (so we know what you thought of it!)
:-) If you're the last person on the list, the book comes back to me.
Journal Entry 3 by Caro1 from Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Arrived safely this morning. Have just got to finish the current read for my Thursday reading group and then this will be next on the list. Will enjoy a nice cup of tea and my choccie with it. Thanks!
Journal Entry 4 by Caro1 from Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on Friday, April 1, 2005
As a fan of Paul Auster, I've read most of his novels. For some reason this one had completely passed me by and I was really interested to read it. I thought the idea of the story being told from the perspective of a dog might be too sentimental but I should have known better. This is a captivating and touching read which has moved me to buy my own copy.
Journal Entry 5 by Caro1 from Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on Saturday, April 2, 2005
Will mail this to coolboxuk on Monday. Enjoy!
Received today upon return from holidays, along with 2 other ring books! Typical... But will read this first as it is the smallest... Thanks a lot.
Really enjoyed this book. It goes straight into the story and shows a lot of inside into the feeling of dogs - we've got an English Spinger Spaniel, and I could find her ever so often in that book! But it's more than "just a dog story", particularly in the first part where his "Master", the homeless Willi is still alive and talking a lot...
Journal Entry 8 by parsleyraisin from Brighton & Hove, East Sussex United Kingdom on Thursday, April 21, 2005
Arrived safely & next on my list....love the little bookmark included.
Journal Entry 9 by parsleyraisin from Brighton & Hove, East Sussex United Kingdom on Tuesday, May 3, 2005
What can I say? I want my own copy & I want my own Mr Bones.
I loved this book & I admit that I had a little tear at the end.
If you are on this list then you are in for a treat. Off to Winterson next.
I loved this book & I admit that I had a little tear at the end.
If you are on this list then you are in for a treat. Off to Winterson next.
Parsleyraisin passed this tome yesterday and raved about it. She loved it so much that she's put it on her wishlist, and I'm expecting to do the same.
Have loads of ring books here at he moment, but will try and get to this one as fast as I can.
Thanks - and for the bookmark which is travelling with the book :)
Have loads of ring books here at he moment, but will try and get to this one as fast as I can.
Thanks - and for the bookmark which is travelling with the book :)
I want a Mr Bones too! A lovely little book, and a lovely little dog. I echo Parsleyraisin - I want a copy of the book and I wouldn't mind a real Mr Bones to be a friend to my cats.
On to the next player - with the lovely bookmark that is travelling round with the book.
On to the next player - with the lovely bookmark that is travelling round with the book.
Finished this book yesterday - didn't realise I hadn't journalled its arrival - Sorreeeee everyone!
I enjoyed reading about Mr Bone's exploits (I am an unashamed doglover) - though found myself drifting during Willy G's ramblings (even when I agreed with some of them). There were a few loose ends - but I guess life, and fiction, is like that.
And I, too, cried at the end.
Will send this on as soon as Catsalive sends address.
I enjoyed reading about Mr Bone's exploits (I am an unashamed doglover) - though found myself drifting during Willy G's ramblings (even when I agreed with some of them). There were a few loose ends - but I guess life, and fiction, is like that.
And I, too, cried at the end.
Will send this on as soon as Catsalive sends address.
Posted down under today, and, as is appropriate for a doggy journal, it's flying to Labrador Street (yes, tis true) to Catsalive...
Received in Labrador St today. Nice bookmark.
P.S. Thanks for the chocolate, tutleymutley.
Very nice. I enjoyed chapter 2 in particular, with Mr. Bones' dreams & Willy's logorrhoea. Overall just a beautiful story told from the dog's point of view.
I'll send it on as soon as I get binkybuffy's address. Posted 15/8/5.
I'll send it on as soon as I get binkybuffy's address. Posted 15/8/5.
Journal Entry 17 by binkybuffy from Adelaide, South Australia Australia on Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Enjoyed the book just as I always enjoy dog stories. A bit sad when he had to make his own way,but it is a good book for a dog lover.
received this in the mail today along with 2 really cool bookmarks. I will read it asap. Thanks so much!
I loved this book! Where can I get a Mr. Bones of my own? Thank you for sharing this sad/sweet story!
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Journal Entry 21 by Sobergirl from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Arrived today!
Journal Entry 22 by Sobergirl from Turku, Varsinais-Suomi / Egentliga Finland Finland on Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Aaaaaw..What can I say except that I too cried at the end, and in the beginning and in the middle of the story...
What a wonderful story!
Thank you nice-cup-of-tea for sharing!
What a wonderful story!
Thank you nice-cup-of-tea for sharing!
Flagund was going to post this back to me on Mar 22nd, but hasn't arrived yet. Fingers crossed please that Timbuktu finds his doggy way home :-)
I've pmed Flagund again today....
I've pmed Flagund again today....
Have sent flagund another pm, requesting that he send the book home.
Have sent flagund another pm today, requesting that he send the book home.
Hurrah! The dog called Timbuktu has returned home to his rightful owner, bearing gifts no less :-)
Thank you to Caro1 for the lovely bookmark
Thanks to whoever for the stickers
and thank you to the last player Flagund who included a bonus book - "To kill a mockingbird" - very kind, but not necessary! i read this as a teenager and have been wanting to re-read it for ages :-) I will read and release...
Thank you to everyone for participating and for taking care of my pet :-)
Thank you to Caro1 for the lovely bookmark
Thanks to whoever for the stickers
and thank you to the last player Flagund who included a bonus book - "To kill a mockingbird" - very kind, but not necessary! i read this as a teenager and have been wanting to re-read it for ages :-) I will read and release...
Thank you to everyone for participating and for taking care of my pet :-)
