Bon Voyage Mr. President and Other Stories
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
8 journalers for this copy...
another Penguin 60's for my collection
Thankyou
Released 14 yrs ago (12/11/2010 UTC) at Darwin, Northern Territory Australia
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Travelling with a bookring. Books shouldn't travel alone.
I haven't read Garcia Marquez in ages but he was a firm favourite of mine back in the 80-90s. A long time ago. Am looking forward to this one. Once again, thanks AmberC.
Well it took me 10 years to finally open this book and read it. It was worth the wait as it's an interesting little piece: 4 short stories, all 4 with a different topic but all reflecting the author's themes, preoccupations and remarkable writing style. It made me want to read more of his novels again...too many books too little time! Book is about to travel again.
Journal Entry 6 by 
Jean-Sol
at La Camera in Melbourne CBD, Victoria Australia on Friday, February 26, 2021
Jean-Sol at La Camera in Melbourne CBD, Victoria Australia on Friday, February 26, 2021
Released 3 yrs ago (2/28/2021 UTC) at La Camera in Melbourne CBD, Victoria Australia
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To be released at our first Melbourne meetup since lockdown!
I took this away from our meetup (how exciting it was to gather in person again after a year!) because it had been registered by Makita 21, only to discover her account has been deactivated. So hello to amberC and Jean-Sol instead!
This must be one of the shortest (and smallest) books I have ever read! Four short stories, all well written and memorable written on the themes of displacement,(Bon Voyage, Mr President ), love and death.
I particularly enjoyed the story of Maria, who ended up in an asylum after she accidentally arrived there on a bus to make a phone call after her hire car had broken down.
I particularly enjoyed the story of Maria, who ended up in an asylum after she accidentally arrived there on a bus to make a phone call after her hire car had broken down.
Journal Entry 9 by 
meganh
at Waiheke Island, Auckland Province New Zealand on Friday, October 13, 2023
meganh at Waiheke Island, Auckland Province New Zealand on Friday, October 13, 2023
Released 1 yr ago (10/13/2023 UTC) at Waiheke Island, Auckland Province New Zealand
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A contender for the 666 reading challenge? Lovely to see you again, thank you for making the long trip to join us.
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Please let me and previous readers know it is in safe hands by journalling that you have caught it; you are under no obligation to read it.
To the finder of this book -
Please let me and previous readers know it is in safe hands by journalling that you have caught it; you are under no obligation to read it.
Journal Entry 10 by 
6of8
at Waiheke Island, Auckland Province New Zealand on Friday, October 13, 2023
6of8 at Waiheke Island, Auckland Province New Zealand on Friday, October 13, 2023
Thank you for this lovely book. I have completed Columbia. But if this will count for another country I will use it. If not, I will save it for next year's challenge.
Journal Entry 11 by 6of8 at Waiheke Island, Auckland Province New Zealand on Saturday, January 20, 2024
6of8 at Waiheke Island, Auckland Province New Zealand on Saturday, January 20, 2024
This book was shared with me by meganh when I met up with her in New Zealand with the intent that I could use it for the 666 Challenge. The author is from Colombia and many people would count it for that country. I have decided to count it for Spain because 2 of the 4 stories are set in Spain. The first and title story is an interesting study of a deposed dictator in exile with limited funds and failing health and the married couple from his country who are not sure what to do about him. The story of Maria who wanted to use the telephone left me puzzled and convinced it represented in part the madness that was fascism under Franco. The creepy dude in the plane was a creepy dude in the plane. And the story about the children was magical realism in a pleasant but seemingly pointless form. Not the best of the author's work, but not the worst either.
Journal Entry 12 by 6of8 at -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, etc, Virginia USA on Sunday, January 21, 2024
6of8 at -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, etc, Virginia USA on Sunday, January 21, 2024
Released 12 mos ago (1/21/2024 UTC) at -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, etc, Virginia USA
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Taking the opportunity to share this book while attending the BCinDC January meet-up.
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Picked this up at the January 2024 BCinDC meetup. I'm not a fan of magical realism, so Gabriel Garcia Marquez hasn't been my favorite author. But I was told it was a good set of short stories, so I'm giving him another chance here.
Okay, this was a short read, and I actually didn't hate it. As always, I enjoyed some stories more than others, and there are still parts I don't entirely understand. But I'm happy I gave Gabriel Garcia Marquez another shot.
Bringing this to a BCinDC meeting so it can find a new reader. Enjoy!
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Making a journal entry here lets me know the book has been found and is safe in your hands. The book is yours now! Read it, give it to a friend, pass it on, or keep it forever--it's your choice.
If you pass it on to someone or leave it "in the wild" for someone else to find, please make another journal entry or release notes here to explain that it's travelling to find another home.
You can remain anonymous on the website or join BookCrossing. Joining is free, safe, and spam free and you'll get an e-mail every time a new person finds this book. You'll be able to watch it move around and find out what other readers thought of it.
I hope you enjoy the book. Happy reading!
Picked this up from the book buffet at our BCinDC June meet-up. This might be a good book for the BC 2024 666 Around the World Reading Challnge hosted by awaywithfairies.
This book is comprised of 4 short stories by Columbian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez who has written several acclaimed novels including "Love in the Time of Cholera" and "100 Years of Solitude". 2 of the stories in this tiny book are set in Spain. The short story 'I Only Came to Use the Phone' is what a nightmare is made of, it's being in a horrible situation and not being able to get anyone help... like a Rod Serling 'The Twilight Zone' episode, this story is horrifying, chilling...surreal.
I read this book for the 2024 European Reading Challenge hosted by J4Shaw and the 2024 666 Around the World Reading Challenge hosted by awaywithfaries.
I read this book for the 2024 European Reading Challenge hosted by J4Shaw and the 2024 666 Around the World Reading Challenge hosted by awaywithfaries.
Releasing this book today at the BCinDC monthly meet-up which is being held at the Park Potomac Picnic Pavilion in Pototmac Maryland. This book has an interesting travel history. This book was registered in 2010 but only resumed traveling in 2020 with great leaps from Australia, to New Zealand to the USA. I hope potential readers keep this tiny book going on it's world tour. ✈️
Journal Entry 19 by 
SqNutZips
at Park Potomac Shopping Center in Potomac, Maryland USA on Saturday, July 20, 2024
SqNutZips at Park Potomac Shopping Center in Potomac, Maryland USA on Saturday, July 20, 2024
Released 6 mos ago (7/20/2024 UTC) at Park Potomac Shopping Center in Potomac, Maryland USA
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Released at the BCinDC July meet-up being held at the Park Pototmac Picnic Pavilion.
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This book came home with me from today's BC-in-DC meeting. It was suggested that I release it on my upcoming trip to Africa.
Journal Entry 21 by ResQgeek at Garden Court Hotel, Sandton City in Sandton, Gauteng South Africa on Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Released 5 mos ago (8/14/2024 UTC) at Garden Court Hotel, Sandton City in Sandton, Gauteng South Africa
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Left on a table in the hotel lobby.
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