The October Man
8 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by 
greenbadger
from St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Saturday, September 12, 2020
greenbadger from St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Saturday, September 12, 2020
Book nine of the Rivers of London series, or does this count as the start of a new series as it's set in Germany and the protagonist is a new character, Tobias Winter. Set in Trier, famous for its wine, a body is found covered in a sort of fungus that infects grapes and Tobias is the investigating officer. An enjoyable read but this doesn't have the humour and the cultural references that make the London books so great.
Journal Entry 2 by greenbadger at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Saturday, September 12, 2020
greenbadger at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Saturday, September 12, 2020
Released 3 yrs ago (9/12/2020 UTC) at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom
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Sent to Poodlesister as a wishlist tag. Enjoy!
Journal Entry 3 by 
Poodlesister
at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Poodlesister at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Thanks for the tag book! I will be passing it on to Yogiberri when I’ve read it. I’m putting together a parcel for her.
Journal Entry 4 by Poodlesister at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Poodlesister at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 15, 2020
I couldn’t help myself and read this immediately. I really enjoyed it. The references to Mainz, Roman remains and vineyards on steep slopes reminded me of the Mainz Convention. Now I want to visit Trier.
Journal Entry 5 by Poodlesister at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Poodlesister at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Released 3 yrs ago (9/16/2020 UTC) at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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A wishlist book going to Yogiberri in a parcel.
Join UK Bookcrossers at the Newcastle Unconvention from 9th to 11th October 2020
Join UK Bookcrossers at the Newcastle Unconvention from 9th to 11th October 2020
Journal Entry 6 by Yogiberri at Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex United Kingdom on Thursday, September 24, 2020
It's here! The long awaited continental version, so excited :-D thank you poodlesister xxx and yes, Mainz, I thought that's where you went for the convention - how very Rivers of London coincidence series is that!
Journal Entry 7 by Yogiberri at Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex United Kingdom on Saturday, September 26, 2020
Released 3 yrs ago (9/26/2020 UTC) at Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex United Kingdom
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Back to the poodlesister...oh how wonderful to be sucked back into this amazing Rivers world again. I've so missed it and our new protagonist so has to meet Peter Grant - and Abigail!!! Thank youuuuuuuuuu xxxx
Journal Entry 8 by Poodlesister at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Sunday, September 27, 2020
Poodlesister at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Sunday, September 27, 2020
This has returned to London Town with me (nearest waterway is Dagenham Brook which feeds into the River Lea). It will now be joining Lamilla’s Rivers of London book spiral. First stop will be Mecu in Finland.
Link to spiral thread
https://www.bookcrossing.com/forum/20/556378
Book 7. 5 The October Man (provided by Poodlesister) - travelling
https://www.bookcrossing.com/---/16030742
Mecu (Finland) - Europe - read
penelopewanders (CHE) - Europe or domestically - read
LysMibo (Ireland) - Europe - read
dutch-book (Netherlands) - Intl' - here
BaiLong (China) - intl'
mcsar (Canada) - US shipping preferable
jax987654321 (UK)
catflap (UK) - intl'
Link to spiral thread
https://www.bookcrossing.com/forum/20/556378
Book 7. 5 The October Man (provided by Poodlesister) - travelling
https://www.bookcrossing.com/---/16030742
Mecu (Finland) - Europe - read
penelopewanders (CHE) - Europe or domestically - read
LysMibo (Ireland) - Europe - read
dutch-book (Netherlands) - Intl' - here
BaiLong (China) - intl'
mcsar (Canada) - US shipping preferable
jax987654321 (UK)
catflap (UK) - intl'
Journal Entry 9 by Poodlesister at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Monday, September 28, 2020
Poodlesister at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Monday, September 28, 2020
Released 3 yrs ago (9/30/2020 UTC) at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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Sending to Mecu when I next visit the post office
Join UK Bookcrossers at the Newcastle Unconvention from 1st-3rd October 2021
Join UK Bookcrossers at the Newcastle Unconvention from 1st-3rd October 2021
Journal Entry 10 by Mecu at Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme / Egentliga Tavastland Finland on Friday, October 23, 2020
Mecu at Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme / Egentliga Tavastland Finland on Friday, October 23, 2020
The October Man is here, and he came with BC labels and a postcard, thanks Poodlesister! It would be perfect to read this in October but I haven't received the previous volume yet, so I guess I need to wait.
Journal Entry 11 by Mecu at Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme / Egentliga Tavastland Finland on Friday, January 1, 2021
Mecu at Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme / Egentliga Tavastland Finland on Friday, January 1, 2021
"There was a statue on the lawn outside of a woman, hand on breast, looking mournfully upwards as if contemplating the death of a loved one and the amount of paperwork it was bound to cause."
This novella's only fault is that it isn't a novel. I would have wanted to read more about Tobias Winter and Vanessa Sommer, and the magical Germany.
This novella's only fault is that it isn't a novel. I would have wanted to read more about Tobias Winter and Vanessa Sommer, and the magical Germany.
Released 3 yrs ago (1/11/2021 UTC) at By mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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The October man will hopefully reach the next reader in January. :)
Journal Entry 13 by 
penelopewanders
at Hasliberg, Bern / Berne Switzerland on Friday, January 15, 2021
penelopewanders at Hasliberg, Bern / Berne Switzerland on Friday, January 15, 2021
This has arrived safely in Switzerland - where I might be a tiny bit longer than originally planned, so Lies Sleeping can probably be sent here safely as well... (but do check please). Is it problematic to read this before the previous book in the series -in which case I might be ever so cheeky and wait, and then send them both on to LysMibo together? Please let me know if there are objections to this plan.
Meanwhile, yet again, thank you so much for making this series available, and for sending.
Meanwhile, yet again, thank you so much for making this series available, and for sending.
Journal Entry 14 by penelopewanders at Hasliberg, Bern / Berne Switzerland on Sunday, February 21, 2021
penelopewanders at Hasliberg, Bern / Berne Switzerland on Sunday, February 21, 2021
This novella is here as part of the bookcrossing spiral. I actually got it before the previous book and waited to read that one first, but as Mecu pointed out, it really would not have made any difference. This was set in Germany and was quite a fun excursion. I can't help hoping Tobi and Peter will cross paths at some point (in a positive way).
This will probably have to wait a bit before it can travel on, but maybe not?
This will probably have to wait a bit before it can travel on, but maybe not?
Journal Entry 15 by penelopewanders at Camden, Greater London United Kingdom on Saturday, March 20, 2021
penelopewanders at Camden, Greater London United Kingdom on Saturday, March 20, 2021
Released 3 yrs ago (3/20/2021 UTC) at Camden, Greater London United Kingdom
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As there were problems with the delivery of this spiral when I sent it to LysMibo last time, I gave this and the previous book in the series to my daughter to post from London when she returned at the beginning of the month.
Now, finally out of quarantine she was able to go to the post, and hopefully this will wend its way successfully to Ireland. Enjoy!
Thanks to everyone for making these books available, and Lamilla for setting up the spiral!
Now, finally out of quarantine she was able to go to the post, and hopefully this will wend its way successfully to Ireland. Enjoy!
Thanks to everyone for making these books available, and Lamilla for setting up the spiral!
The book arrived safely on my mailbox today! Thanks for sending it! I will ready as soon as possible.
Journal Entry 17 by 
dutch-book
at Heerenveen , Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands on Tuesday, July 6, 2021
dutch-book at Heerenveen , Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands on Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Book arrived today. To be read ofcourse.
Journal Entry 18 by dutch-book at Heerenveen , Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands on Monday, October 25, 2021
dutch-book at Heerenveen , Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands on Monday, October 25, 2021
I liked this story more than the original books. So I've had a good time reading it.
I will send this on along with the next installment. So it might take a little while extra.
I will send this on along with the next installment. So it might take a little while extra.
Journal Entry 19 by dutch-book at Heerenveen , Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands on Thursday, March 10, 2022
dutch-book at Heerenveen , Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands on Thursday, March 10, 2022
Released 2 yrs ago (3/5/2022 UTC) at Heerenveen , Fryslân (Friesland) Netherlands
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Traveling to China.
Finally! The book is here! Shanghai has been hit with a 2 month very strict lock down due to Covid, and nothing was moving around (including mail). But I'm glad to see the books here now that the lock down is lifted!
