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pickWhat a pleasurable book to read! I just loved traveling around the world with Philรฉas Fogg and Passepartout. A lot happens in these pages: misunderstandings, adventures, funny encounters, etc. And there is a lot of wit and humor, with also many surprises. It also educates the reader in an entertaining way about time, rules of physics, etc.
pickA translation of the classic novel. I read it as a child but cannot remember now whether it was the original or a version adapted for children. I've seen the 1960s film version, a cartoon version, and bits of the TV version but I still saw David Niven as Phileas Fogg in my mind's eye while reading. It was a borrowed book, so I have no idea why Wallace and Grommit are on the cover.
January 23 #NewYearNewBooks InvolvesJourney I watched the series and it was good. Never read the book
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โฆ and The Iliad โฆ awesome Penguin clothbound Classics!! plus a Doctor Who hat & many scratch offs! Great Christmas gifts ๐๐โฅ๏ธ๐
In this classic adventure story, a wealthy gentleman, Phileas Fogg, makes a bet that he can travel around the world in eighty days. Fogg and his servant set off immediately, determined to win this race against time. Little do they know they aren't making the journey alone....Fogg has been fingered as the culprit in a bank robbery, and a detective in hot pursuit is trailing them as they cross every continent.
#AroundTheWorldInEightyDays #JulesVerne
so-soI am currently finishing off books which have been on my shelf unread since more than 15 years atleast! Here goes one!
While this book was good for the adventurous soul, it has certain racial undertones which I'm sure was acceptable at the time but will not work today.
In the year 1872, the house No. 7 Saville Row, Burlington Gardens- the house in which Sheridan died, in 1814- was inhabited by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most singular and most noticed members of the Reform Club of London, although he seemed to take care to do nothing which might attract attention.
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8 squares filled for June and one #BookSpinBingo ! ๐
I've finished both my #BookSpin [Around the World in Eighty Days] and #DoubleSpin [Words of Raidiance Part 1]
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I can't believe I've never read this before. I think I've seen so many adaptations that I thought I did.
I enjoyed this quick voyage around the world, adventurous with a hint of suspense.
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#BookSpin - Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne
#DoubleSpin - Words of Radiance, Part 1 by Brandon Sanderson
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pan๐๐although i gave it 2 stars i honestly cant recommend this one. It was pretty boring overal, no balloon whatsoever. Although it does give a pretty good snapshot of people‘s attitudes during the time of colonists.
pickI enjoyed this book immensely. Fast paced with clever twists along every corner.
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so-soWell, this wasn't quite what I was expecting. First of all, there's no hot air balloon? But there IS a whole chapter on Mormonism? It was a quick read, with weird moments of racism and not nearly enough sight seeing.
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Truly, would you not, for less than that, make the tour of the world?
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pickI finished this book yesterday but didn‘t get around to posting. ๐คฆ๐ปโโ๏ธ
My main gripe about this book is that there‘s nary a hot air balloon! There are tons of book covers with hot air balloons on them, so it was disappointing that Fog did not travel by balloon. But this was an entertaining read nonetheless!
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February #Bookreport. I did not get a ton of stuff read this month. Too many chunksters on the list! Still working through most of them. Hopefully March will be more impressive. There were all good and I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite. Probably Katalin Street or Drive My Car or The Last Will and Testament of Senhor da Silva Araujo.
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I've been watching Around the World in 80 Days on PBS with David Tennant. It's excellent! But it is so far off from the source material! About the only thing the same is that there is a wager and some people are traveling around the world. haha! ๐ ๐ข ๐
So then I realized that my own understanding of the source material might be a bit off as I believe I've only ever read the Classics Illustrated version, eg. the comic book. โฌ
#BookCoverChallenge
Day 82.
Here I will note 365 books (or as many as I will have before I get tired) that have shaped my taste in literature. No explanations, no reviews. Just the cover of the book.
I do not challenge anyone. You are all welcome to take part.
My two novel pairings for #ArnoldSchwarzenegger. Both involve travels around the world.
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pickPenguin Clothbound Classics edition - beautiful product. Love this story. โ A true Englishman never jokes about anything as serious as a betโ. A timeless classic.
In the year 1873, the house No. 7 Saville Row, Burlington Gardensโthe house in which Sheridan died, in 1814โwas inhabited by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most singular and most noticed members of the Reform Club of London, although he seemed to take care to do nothing which might attract attention.
#AroundTheWorldInEightyDays #JulesVerne #firstline #openingline #book #books #bookvibe #bookvibes #Classics #Fiction #Adventure #ScienceFiction ๐๐
pickMy personal world tour in this particular moment.
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pickSooo... there's no hot air balloons in this book. Why did I think this was a book about hot air balloons?
A very enjoyable adventure story, despite the lack of air travel...
pickThis was a fun, quick read. The protagonist goes around the world on a dare, to win a bet.
Not sure why they put a balloon on the cover. There is no balloon.
pickDue to this book I am convinced we should read, read, read! Finished this wonderful book yesterday. It was one of those books I really wanted to finish but I didn‘t want it to end. The pace was slow however, as most classics are. I never watched the movie & don‘t plan to let it destroy the book for me either ๐. I realized many movies must‘ve been inspired by scenes from this book. #aroundtheworldin80days #julesverne #classics
Truly, would you not, for less than that, make the tour of the world?
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I sure do love eBay for beautiful used books...so happy to find this one in my mailbox today! I wonder if its #bookspin number will be chosen? ๐ค @TheAromaofBooks
Litographs Around The World In Eighty Days t-shirt-$34.00
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Good progress on #WinterBookBingo! I think I may be able to complete this one!!
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Repost for @TheAromaofBooks :
Hey friends! Almost time for the February #BookSpin, so now is the time to put together your list!! Tagged book was my January pick, which I did finish, so we will see what happens in February. ๐ Post your list of 20 books between now and February 2, and I'll draw a number at random - everyone reads that number book from their lists. I am keeping track of who posts lists and who posts... (see her page for more info)
Hey friends! Almost time for the February #BookSpin, so now is the time to put together your list!! Tagged book was my January pick, which I did finish, so we will see what happens in February. ๐ Post your list of 20 books between now and February 2, and I'll draw a number at random - everyone reads that number book from their lists. I am keeping track of who posts lists and who posts reviews of their chosen book, because I may have a โฌ
pickI was surprised at how entertaining and readable this classic ended up being. Verne's heroes are always strong, silent, scientific men, and Fogg is no exception. We never really find out why he takes on his bet, but he calmly deals with every delay that appears. My favorite part is when his servant rescues the girl, but the girl views Fogg as the hero and falls in love! ๐ Published in 1872, so there is definitely a sense of inherent white โฌ๏ธ
1. Naps when I'm sick. Sad - one of my happy books & watching the Oceans Eleven movies lol
2. Oh wow, long time. Not really an ocean girl.
3. As long as I finish the tagged book, yes! I usually participate loosely - never make it to or even try to make it to 24hrs, but I enjoy tracking my time and seeing what happens!!
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Time for another #24B4Monday Readathon!! Can't believe it's already the end of January!!
No time goal this weekend (although I always enjoy tracking it for fun), but I really, really want to read the tagged book. It's my #bookspin pick for January, and it would be great if I could read it before it's time to pick another! ๐
A few days ago I introduced my personal challenge for the year - a monthly #BookSpin ! The concept is simple - make a list of 20 books languishing on your TBR. On the 2nd of every month, I draw a number, & you read that book sometime during the month!
January's number - 18!! I get to read the tagged book! Be sure to tag me with the book you get to read, and let me know when you read it!
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pickOh this book is everything! This is so much more than I expected!
See my full review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3102317572
pickAawwww, spotted this on my way to a job in Altona North!
62 Cyclamen Avenue.
I found a couple of classics so I picked them up. Must make a note to add something back one day.
pickEncontrรฉ el audiolibro y lo estoy escuchando cada noche. Me gusta mucho Julio Verne.
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(Day 21 - #AllAroundTheWorld)
*Probably an obvious choice here, but I haven‘t seen it used yet. Jules Verne is at top left; his illustrator, Hippolyte Léon Benett is pictured just right of Verne. All of the images pictured are Benett‘s; he was the most prolific illustrator of Verne‘s books. If you‘ve read it, you‘ll recognize the scenes. If you haven‘t, maybe you saw the movie? AnywayโGreat book & especially great for kids. โฅ๏ธ
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๐ Antarctica, need to set foot on all 7 continents
๐ SciFi/Fantasy places that dont exist IRL, I love the world building.
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