The Hakawati
by Rabih Alameddine | Literature & Fiction | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0307266796 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0307266796 Global Overview for this book
2 journalers for this copy...
Random purchase in Fort Myers when I was there for work. I had just gone to Target, but Books-a-Million was right next door, and they had all these carts outside with books for $1 and $2. I didn't know anything about this book, but it's an absolutely gorgeous hardcover that only cost me two bucks.
Sadly, I haven't gotten around to reading it - but the book is whispering that it's time for some adventure, so here goes!
There was a light blue book
Who had gotten very bored
Always stuffed into a nook
On a shelf that he abhorred.
"I want to see the world!" he cried,"Too long have I reclined!"
So off he set, and crept outside,
To see what he could find.
A light blue sign told him the nameOf this wide world of fun.
St. Petersburg's main point of fame
Is its many days of sun!
He saw a stunning towerWith windows gleaming blue.
He must have stared an hour
At its mesmerizing hue.
From there, off to to the St. Pete Pier,Where tourists pass the time.
He saw some fish, and drank some beer,
And posed by its blue sign.
So much he did not understand,So many things to see!
This "art" he found throughout the land -
What could its meaning be?
He found a bench where he could rest
And gaze out at the sea:
The gentle waves, each quiet crest,
Filled him with ecstasy...
"How many towns exist out there?
St. Pete is only one!
I'll pause and get some fresh sea air,
But my adventure's just begun!"
Journal Entry 10 by flewry at North Straub Park in St. Petersburg, Florida USA on Sunday, November 6, 2011
Released 12 yrs ago (11/6/2011 UTC) at North Straub Park in St. Petersburg, Florida USA
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
At the water's edge, awaiting the next leg of his journey!
This book was released by Team Iron for Turn 13 of Bookcrossing Monopoly! We collected all the light blue squares and thus made a light blue-themed release.
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This book was released by Team Iron for Turn 13 of Bookcrossing Monopoly! We collected all the light blue squares and thus made a light blue-themed release.
Dear Finder, thank you so much for stopping by to let us know the book is safe. Please consider making a journal entry, even anonymously - we'll collect an extra game point if you do! And if you do decide to join the BookCrossing community, please know that it's tons of fun and always FREE!
A beautiful day for a Festival of BBQy goodness and what do I find but a little book looking for someone's attention. "Its been here all day" is what a few passerbys tell me, and I smile and tell them "Its on a journey" and pick up my new friend.
Thank you because I've heard about this wonderful idea a few months back, but I'm glad to have finally been able to join the fun. Lets see how this goes.
Thank you because I've heard about this wonderful idea a few months back, but I'm glad to have finally been able to join the fun. Lets see how this goes.
