Journal Entry 1 by daniellechonody from Dallas, Texas USA on Saturday, December 20, 2008

I loved this book. The author so skillfully intwined the story of Dewey the library cat with her own story and the story of the town. Amazing that one cat could touch so many lives worldwide - fantastic story! 

Journal Entry 2 by daniellechonody at Euless, Texas USA on Saturday, December 20, 2008

Released 3 yrs ago (12/20/2008 UTC) at Euless, Texas USA

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Released to Beth Moreland - my book and cat loving friend here in Euless. 

Journal Entry 3 by BethanieKay from Fort Worth, Texas USA on Saturday, December 20, 2008

Borrowed this book from my friend Danielle and LOVED it. It's hard NOT to like a book about cats, since I'm such a huge kitty lover, but Dewey's story is truly a heartwarming tale. I always believe that our pets come into our lives at specific times for specific reasons, and it seems Dewey certainly fulfilled his destiny by making so many people happy. This story will make you cry at the end ... but the story is so worth it, you'll be glad you read it.

Danielle and I both agree that this book is too good not to share, so I'm going to offer it up as a bookring, starting with my fellow kitty-loving sister and mother :) 

Journal Entry 4 by BethanieKay from Fort Worth, Texas USA on Saturday, December 20, 2008

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From the inside cover of the book:

How much of an impact can an animal have? How many lives can one cat touch? How is it possible for an abandoned kitten to transform a small library, save a classic American town, and eventually become famous around the world? You can't even begin to answer those questions until you hear the charming story of Dewey Readmore Books, the beloved library cat of Spencer, Iowa.

Dewey's story starts in the worst possible way. Only a few weeks old, on the coldest night of the year, he was stuffed into the returned book slot at the Spencer Public Library. He was found the next morning by library director, Vicki Myron, a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm, a breast cancer scare, and an alcoholic husband. Dewey won her heart, and the hearts of the staff, by pulling himself up and hobbling on frostbitten feet to nudge each of them in a gesture of thanks and love. For the next nineteen years, he never stopped charming the people of Spencer with his enthusiasm, warmth, humility, (for a cat) and, above all, his sixth sense about who needed him most.

As his fame grew from town to town, then state to state, and finally, amazingly, worldwide, Dewey became more than just a friend; he became a source of pride for an extraordinary Heartland farming town pulling its way slowly back from the greatest crisis in its long history.

 

Journal Entry 5 by BethanieKay from Fort Worth, Texas USA on Saturday, December 20, 2008

This book is being offered as a bookring! General courtesy guidelines apply. Please journal the book as soon as you receive it and PM the next reader for their address so that we can keep it moving quickly. Then, journal again when you have finished reading it. If you are backlogged or need to be moved further down on the list, please let me know. Thanks and enjoy Dewey!! >^..^<

Updated 06SEP11
Here is the bookring routing list and order:

1. Alstroemeria (Arizona, US)
2. Moody-Blue (Arizona, US)
3. cbostler (Utah, US)
4. dabercro (Utah, US) [asked to be skipped]
5. Brookler (British Columbia, Canada)
6. Ice-Agent (Ontario, Canada)
7. Rossella05 (London, UK)
8. cerimello (London, UK)
9. aetm (Cork, Ireland)
10. LadySuse (Cork, Ireland)
11. microsquid (Cork, Ireland)
12. Supertalya (South Korea, but with a US military address
13. dee831 (Ohio, US))
14. surmisez (Massachusetts, US)
15. glowingdove (Florida, US)[no response to PM's .... skipping]
16. kobie03 (Newfoundland, Canada)
17. Jonniboi (Birmingham, UK)
18. Tanamo (Leicestershire , UK) [asked to be skipped / already has book]
19. Vamperstein8782 (Suffolk, UK)
20. LittleDachshund (Sofia, Bulgaria)
21. annenz (New Zealand)
22. alkaline-kiwi (New Zealand)
23. DebNZ (New Zealand)
then back to me ---> bethaniekay (Texas, US)---> Book is here now!


I'll update this JE with new bookring members as I get them.

 

Journal Entry 6 by BethanieKay at Postal Release, Mailed to another bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, December 20, 2008

Released 3 yrs ago (12/20/2008 UTC) at Postal Release, Mailed to another bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases

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Dewey is on his way to Arizona, where my Mother (Alstroemeria) and my big sis (Moody-Blue) will enjoy him before sending him along to other bookring participants.

Happy Travels, Dewey! 

Journal Entry 7 by AnonymousFinder on Monday, December 29, 2008

Dewey arrived a few days ago and so far I am enjoying the story.


CAUGHT IN LAKESIDE AZ USA 

Journal Entry 8 by AnonymousFinder on Monday, January 05, 2009

Very good book. I will hand deliver it to another cat lover--my daughter Kristal.

CAUGHT IN LAKESIDE AZ USA 

Journal Entry 9 by Moody-Blue from McDonald, Tennessee USA on Saturday, January 10, 2009

Received today. Been wanting to pick this one up -- thanks! 

Journal Entry 10 by Moody-Blue from McDonald, Tennessee USA on Friday, February 06, 2009

Sorry for the delay, everyone -- I had a little wedding in the middle of this book!

Lovely story. You'll laugh, you'll cry. If I ever have a business of my own, I'll absolutely have a shop cat!



 

Journal Entry 11 by cbostler from Sandy, Utah USA on Monday, February 09, 2009

I received "Dewey" today, and look forward to a relaxing evening with a good book. 

Journal Entry 12 by cbostler from Sandy, Utah USA on Friday, February 13, 2009

My decision to join this bookring was a random, spur-of-the-moment thing. I knew nothing at all about the book or about Dewey, "the small-town library cat who touched the world." The book provided a delightful, rewarding read. Thanks for sharing it with me, daniellechonody.

I particularly enjoyed the fun lists the author includes..."Dewey's Likes and Dislikes" page 75; "The Daily Routine" page 155; and "Dewey's Job Description"
page 203.
The following lessons the author learned from Dewey touched me,too.
"Find your place. Be happy with what you have. Treat everyone well. Live a good life. It isn't about material things, it's about love. And you can never anticipate love." page 270

I read the final pages feeling a deeper love and appreciation for the pets that have enriched my life. Thank you Flaps, Flurry, Kokomo, and Koby! 

Journal Entry 13 by cbostler from Sandy, Utah USA on Sunday, February 15, 2009

Dabercro, the next person on the ring, asked to be skipped. I have the address for Brookler, and will get the book in the mail on Tuesday. 

Journal Entry 14 by Brookler from Powell River, British Columbia Canada on Friday, February 27, 2009

This book arrived safely today. Thanks for sending it. 

Journal Entry 15 by Brookler from Powell River, British Columbia Canada on Saturday, March 07, 2009

A sweet little book about an amazing cat. The author's love for Dewey rings out loud and clear from every page. This book is as much an autobiography of the author and an exposition on small-town America as it is a story about a cat. An enjoyable read. 

Journal Entry 16 by Brookler from Powell River, British Columbia Canada on Tuesday, March 10, 2009

On its way to Ice-Agent. 

Journal Entry 17 by IceAgent from Madsen, Ontario Canada on Friday, March 13, 2009

rec'd in the mail today, thank you Brookler! 

Journal Entry 18 by Rossella05 on Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Thanks IceAgent! I have another bookring to read before I can start this one but shouldn't take me long. 

Journal Entry 19 by aetm from Austin, Texas USA on Wednesday, June 17, 2009

The book arrived today. :) 

Journal Entry 20 by aetm from Austin, Texas USA on Sunday, June 21, 2009

Enjoyable. Dewey has a big heart and influences so many people, not just those in Spencer, Iowa (I thought Iowa was just one of those flyover states, but this book is nearly as much about Spencer and small towns as about Dewey). I can imagine the Japanese crew whom he is performing... (and so miss my own cats)
I haven't met a library cat in the real life (yet) but there is a shop with a cat in Cork :) not as famous as Dewey but still someone nice to say hello when walking by.
To LadySuse next - enjoy :) 

Journal Entry 21 by LadySuse from Cork City, Co. Cork Ireland on Sunday, June 21, 2009

I got this book from aetm. 

Journal Entry 22 by microsquid from Cobh, Co. Cork Ireland on Thursday, October 08, 2009

Caught at the BC meetup in Tribes - only getting to mention it now!
Sorry for the delay - I hadn't realised it was a bookring. 

Journal Entry 23 by microsquid from Cobh, Co. Cork Ireland on Thursday, October 08, 2009

I'd actually read the book by the time I got around to journalling it - it really helped during random baby-waking. [My cats used to do the same thing, Boontje is getting practice before even coming into the world.]
Deweys story is truly heart-warming, but what really makes the book is the intersections with the authors life, which are inspiring in their own right, and her genuine love for the small town in which they live. I might even get a copy to pass on to our local library here in Cobh to encourage them to start by thinking big with a small cat >^._.^<
Thanks for sharing - preparing to pass on this weekend. 

Journal Entry 24 by Supertalya on Monday, November 02, 2009

Thanks 2nd in line. I have been looking forward to this book ring. 

Journal Entry 25 by Supertalya at bookcrosser, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, November 12, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (11/12/2009 UTC) at bookcrosser, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases

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Sent this cute book off today! 

Journal Entry 26 by dee831 from Chardon, Ohio USA on Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Dewey is here at last!! Safe and sound. I will start reading in a few days.. and record my progress in this same journal. Thank you! =^..^=

Started: 11/19/09
Finished: 12/10/09

This was such an endearing story. Reminded me of a cat that I had for 19 years. Plucked her from a litter of kittens when I was only 17 years old. Monique was her name, and she had so much adoration in her eyes. Always there when I needed her. Always had to touch me in some way, whether it was just a paw on my leg or napping on my lap. She was special and Dewey was no exception. I'm sure every cat lover can relate. Dewey's story is remarkable and will be remembered for many years to come.

My favorite passage from this book is from one of the last pages: "Be happy with what you have. Treat everyone well. Live a good life. It isn't about material things; it's about love." What a great philosophy. 

Journal Entry 27 by dee831 at Chardon, Ohio USA on Saturday, December 12, 2009

Released 2 yrs ago (12/12/2009 UTC) at Chardon, Ohio USA

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Dewey is on his way to surmisez in MA!
usps delivery confirmation: 0309 1830 0002 2620 9957

See above journal for my review of the book. Thank you, BethanieKay for including me in this wonderful bookring! 

Journal Entry 28 by surmisez from Worcester, Massachusetts USA on Friday, December 18, 2009

Received in mail today. Thank you! 

Journal Entry 29 by surmisez from Worcester, Massachusetts USA on Sunday, March 21, 2010

What a great book! I loved reading about Spencer, Iowa. I felt as though I was there, watching everything happen.

Thanks for including me in your BookRing, BethanieKay! 

Journal Entry 30 by BethanieKay from Fort Worth, Texas USA on Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Dewey the well-traveled cat has come home to see me for a quick visit!

After all, he has been traveling for over a year now, so it was time to clean the souvenirs out of his bag and grab a new passport :)

Tomorrow Dewey is heading out to more foreign countries, to make more new friends and see more of the world!

 

Journal Entry 31 by BethanieKay at Postal Release, Mailed to another bookcrosser -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, March 24, 2010

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Dewey's on the road again! He's on his way to our neighbors to the north, to visit kobie03 in Canada.

Happy Travels, Dewey! See you when you get back home :) 

Journal Entry 32 by kobie03 from Lewins Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada on Monday, April 12, 2010

Book arrived today and from the book cover picture I'm captivated by Dewy. 

Journal Entry 33 by kobie03 from Lewins Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada on Monday, April 19, 2010

I loved this heart warming story. Being a life long cat owner I could relate to many of Dewey's antics and I liked how vicki's story was interwoven with Dewey's. My favorite passage is one mentioned in previous journal enteries from page 270 "Find your place. Be happy with what you have. Treat everyone well. Live a good life. It isn't about material things, it's about love. And you can never anticipate love."
Thanks for sharing this wonderful book with me.

 

Journal Entry 34 by kobie03 at Lewins Cove, Newfoundland -- Controlled Releases on Monday, May 03, 2010

Released 2 yrs ago (5/4/2010 UTC) at Lewins Cove, Newfoundland -- Controlled Releases

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in the mail to Jonniboi. 

Journal Entry 35 by Jonniboi at Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Monday, June 07, 2010

just received, will read it as soon as I can, but I do have a few other books infront of this one! 

Journal Entry 36 by Jonniboi at Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Tanamo, who was after me, has got this book, so she has been asked to be skipped, shall PM next person in line 

Journal Entry 37 by Jonniboi at Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Thursday, July 08, 2010

Just finished it!

It was a sweet little story and I'm totally in love with Dewey Readmore Books!!!!!! But it was a sad, but diminishing ending, that really sets this book out from other books, I sure hope that it will touch more hearts like Dewey has!

I don't know when I plan to send it out (maybe when I have the time and money) so hopefully I'll send it out soon! 

Journal Entry 38 by Jonniboi at Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Friday, July 23, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (7/21/2010 UTC) at Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom

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sent off to the next person in line! 

Journal Entry 39 by Vamperstein8782 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk United Kingdom on Saturday, July 24, 2010

Arrived safely this morning, thanks :) Putting at the top of my TBR pile 

Journal Entry 40 by Vamperstein8782 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Probably the best book I've read all year - I laughed, I cried, I sat thinking "I so know where you're coming from" and finished up with warm fuzzies. Even if you aren't a 'cat person' I can't see you failing to be moved by this book.

Just waiting for LittleDachshund's address and I'll mail it on. 

Journal Entry 41 by Vamperstein8782 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (9/3/2010 UTC) at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk United Kingdom

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Mailed out to LittleDaschund. Enjoy! 

Journal Entry 42 by LittleDachshund at София / Sofia, Sofiya Bulgaria on Thursday, September 09, 2010

The book arrived today. 

Journal Entry 43 by LittleDachshund at София / Sofia, Sofiya Bulgaria on Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Posted to annenz today.

The book touched me and once I started reading I couldn't stop. Usually I don't like to read such type of stories, but Dewey's story really is overwhelming. I was equally interested in Vicki Myron's life, which was not easy, and I appreciate her love and pride of her home state. 

Journal Entry 44 by annenz at Greymouth, West Coast New Zealand on Thursday, September 30, 2010

Arrived safely today, thank you!! This is next on my list to read:) 

Journal Entry 45 by annenz at Greymouth, West Coast New Zealand on Wednesday, October 20, 2010

I'm so pleased I added my name to this bookring!! This is (in my opinion) such a great story on how animals help us humans in such ways we sometimes don't realise until later.
Thank you so much for sharing this book.
It's now on it's way to alkaline-kiwi in Auckland, NZ. 

Journal Entry 46 by alkaline-kiwi at Auckland, Auckland Province New Zealand on Wednesday, October 27, 2010

annenz sent me a text message on my birthday asking if I wanted to take part in this bookring.. as this book has been on my wishlist ever since I first heard about it I had to say yes.
The book arrived at the perfect time yesterday as I checked my mail when I was taking my lunch break at work, I had forgotten to bring a book to read during my downtime so I eagerly started this one.
I finished it early this morning and will be posting a JE with my thoughts later today.. I adored this book!
 

Journal Entry 47 by alkaline-kiwi at Auckland, Auckland Province New Zealand on Thursday, November 11, 2010

I loved this book, really loved it. It combines a few of my favourite things: cats, books and libraries.
Definitely one of those 'can't put down books' and I have since recommended it to a few friends to check out, plan on buying my own copy sometime so I can loan it to people.
Thanks for starting this bookring bethaniekay and I will send the book back soon (unless there is anyone else who is to be added to the bookring?)

 

Journal Entry 48 by alkaline-kiwi at Auckland, Auckland Province New Zealand on Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Argh.. so sorry BethanieKay, found this book hiding under a pile of other books. I will get it out very soon and back on its way to you.

 

Journal Entry 49 by Debnz at Manukau City, Auckland Province New Zealand on Thursday, July 14, 2011

Received in todays post - cannot wait to start it :) thanks for sending....
 

Journal Entry 50 by Debnz at Manukau City, Auckland Province New Zealand on Thursday, August 25, 2011

Ah, this book was really sweet. I grew up in Iowa so it brought back a lot of good memories. Thanks so much for sharing... book is on it's way home to you :)
 

Journal Entry 51 by BethanieKay at Fort Worth, Texas USA on Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Dewey has arrived back home in Texas! Thank you to all of you for making this a very successful bookring -- and my most traveled bookring thus far!

Dewey has been traveling for nearly 3 years now, and he visited 21 different readers in 7 different countries. From the JEs, it sounds like he touched hearts all around the world :) Also, thanks to all of you who tucked a bookmark inside the book -- it arrived home with 4 bookmarks from different countries and a postcard - fun!

I'll let Dewey have a rest on my shelf for a bit, then maybe I'll send him out to meet more readers :)

Oh and as a cool coincidence -- today my sister, Moody-Blue, was driving across the state of Iowa and made a point to detour to Spencer, where visited Dewey's library. She saw the memorial to Dewey outside the library, and some library employees gave her a tour around the inside of the library where she got to see some of Dewey's favorite spots and other place that are mentioned in the book. Aww, so cool! :)