Around the World in Eighty Days (1873), by Jules Verne (Author)

Around the World in Eighty Days (Collins Classics) | Jules Verne

Nothing, do you say? Nothing, perhaps, but a charming woman, who—improbable as it may appear— made him the happiest of men.
Truly would you not, for less than that, make the tour of the world?
#AroundTheWorldInEightyDays #JulesVerne #lastline #closingline #book #books #bookvibe #bookvibes #bookvsfilm #bookvsmovie #bookbag #bookbags #bookbinding #bookbeau #Classics #Fiction #Adventure #ScienceFiction #France #Travel #Audiobook #Fantasy #Literature

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Le Tour Du Monde En 80 Jours | Jules Verne

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What a pleasurable book to read! I just loved traveling around the world with Philéas 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.

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A 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.

Ruthiella That is an odd choice for the cover. 7mo

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LiseWorks

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May 18 #StorySettings Train @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Perfect 👍🏻 7mo

Eggs Well done 👍🏼 7mo

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LiseWorks

Around the World in Eighty Days | Jules Verne

January 23 #NewYearNewBooks InvolvesJourney I watched the series and it was good. Never read the book

@Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Eggs Brilliant 🌍 11mo

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Twainy

Around the World in 80 Days | Jules Verne

… and The Iliad … awesome Penguin clothbound Classics!! plus a Doctor Who hat & many scratch offs! Great Christmas gifts 🎄😁♥️🎁

vivastory Around The World etc was the first adult novel I read. I bought this edition as soon as I saw it 💙 12mo

Twainy @vivastory This was one of the first clothbound classics that I put on my Book Wishlist. This is my favorite edition! 12mo

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WildAlaskaBibliophile

Around the World in 80 Days | Jules Verne

#Christmasjokes #jokes #holidaylaughs

dabbe 😂 12mo

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AroundTheBookWorld

Around the World in Eighty Days (Collins Classics) | Jules Verne

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

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SanjanaGhosh

Around the World in Eighty Days | Jules Verne

so-so

I 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.

Ruthiella Yes, that‘s often an issue with older books. 🙁 13mo

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AroundTheBookWorld

Around the World in Eighty Days (Collins Classics) | Jules Verne

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.
#AroundTheWorldInEightyDays #JulesVerne #firstline #Classics #Fiction #Adventure #ScienceFiction #Travel #France #Fantasy #HistoricalFiction ❣️❣️❣️

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Enchanted_Bibliophile

Around the World in Eighty Days | Jules Verne

8 squares filled for June and one #BookSpinBingo ! 🎉

I've finished both my #BookSpin [Around the World in Eighty Days] and #DoubleSpin [Words of Raidiance Part 1]

@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Fantastic month!!! 1y

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Enchanted_Bibliophile

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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.

#BookSpin
@Clwojick #Pantone2023 #FireyRed #AiryBlue #BluePerennial

PaperbackPirate I always see hot air balloons on the cover of this book so I was surprised they never flew in one. But I liked it too. 🧐 (edited) 1y

Enchanted_Bibliophile @PaperbackPirate I've seen an adaptation with a hot air balloon once. But I was also surprised at how different the book and adaptation are. 1y

PaperbackPirate That‘s surprising. I wonder how the author would feel about that. 1y

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Enchanted_Bibliophile @PaperbackPirate It took me a while to find it again. But it was the 1956 film starring David Niven. 1y

PaperbackPirate Oh yes! The movie was different! Maybe that‘s why people add the balloon to the cover. 1y

Enchanted_Bibliophile @PaperbackPirate I might have been a movie cover edition? 1y

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Enchanted_Bibliophile

Around the World in Eighty Days | Jules Verne

My JUNE #BookSpinBingo Board

#BookSpin - Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne
#DoubleSpin - Words of Radiance, Part 1 by Brandon Sanderson

@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Looks fantastic!! 2y

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BookMaven9

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🌟🌟although 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.

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starlight97

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I enjoyed this book immensely. Fast paced with clever twists along every corner.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
#classics #travel #adventure

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lauraisntwilder

Around the World in 80 Days | Jules Verne

so-so

Well, 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.

Clare-Dragonfly No hot air balloon?! I‘m quite certain that the abridged version I read so many times as a child had a hot-air balloon scene 🤔 2y

lauraisntwilder @Clare-Dragonfly Nope! No balloon. I was so surprised when I realized they'd made it all the way to the US without a balloon that I googled it, just to make sure I hadn't missed it somehow. All the film/TV adaptations have balloons and so do some of the book covers. 2y

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pearlsanddiamonds

Around the World in Eighty Days | Jules Verne

so-so

3.5/5

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VioletMoonBooks

Around the World in Eighty Days | Jules Verne

#AroundTheWorldInEightyDays #JulesVerne #ExtraordinaryVoyages #book #books #booktattoo #booktree #bookthief #booktopia #booktoday #bookyourself #bookunion #bookutopia #bookunicorn #bookunicorns #bookunhaul #bookish #bookishfeature #bookishfeatures #bookishlife #booksoflitsy #bookobsessed #bookobsession #bookoholic #bookoholics #bookperson #bookpeople #Classics #Fiction #Adventure #ScienceFiction #France #Travel #Fantasy #HistoricalFiction 🤍🤍🤍🤍

JanuarieTimewalker13 That is a GREAT quote!! 2y

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VioletMoonBooks

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Truly, would you not, for less than that, make the tour of the world?
#AroundTheWorldInEightyDays #JulesVerne #lastline #closingline #book #books #bookvibe #bookvibes #bookvsfilm #bookvsmovie #bookbag #bookbags #bookbinding #bookbeau #bookblog #bookblogs #bookblogger #bookbackpack #bookbackpacks #booknerd #booknerds #booknerdsunite #booknerdy #booknook #booknation #nerd #nerds #nerdsunite #nerdy #Classics #Fiction #Adventure #ScienceFiction ❤️❤️❤️

Zamyah I love your TBR Jar 3y

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OriginalCyn620

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I finished this book yesterday but didn‘t get around to posting. 🤦🏻‍♀️

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!

#bookspinbingo

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TheAromaofBooks I thought the same thing! I feel like literally 80% of the editions for this book have a hot air balloon on the cover, to the point that I thought the ENTIRE journey was going to be by balloon, and instead - none!? What the heck! 😂 3y

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DrexEdit

Around the World in 80 Days | Jules Verne

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.

@Cinfhen

Cinfhen Still an impressive month of reading!! And chunksters in progress!!!! 🙌🏻 March has 31 days😉it‘s a bonus month 😂 3y

DrexEdit @Cinfhen I could really use the extra time! 😂 Too bad we're going to lose an hour when the clocks reset. Every second counts! 😊👍 3y

Cinfhen Hahaha ⏰ Forgot about Daylight Savings😅😅 3y

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DrexEdit

Around the World in 80 Days | Jules Verne

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! 🚝 🚢 🐘

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. ⬇

DrexEdit My Mom bought tons of Classics Illustrated & to this day I have comic book versions only of dozens of classics in my head. So I am now tackling the 80 Days source material on @SerialReader. I'm finding that the comic book was probably pretty close to the source. And that the PBS/Masterpiece version is even further off from the source than I had even imagined. It's interesting trying to reconcile all the different versions in my head! 📙 📘 📕 😜 3y

DivineDiana I am recording this show, and am looking forward to watching it! 3y

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yoavshai

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#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.

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Blueberry

Around the World in 80 Days | Jules Verne

My two novel pairings for #ArnoldSchwarzenegger. Both involve travels around the world.

#MoviesinMay @Klou

Klou Brilliant!! 4y

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d_t_r_eeve

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Penguin Clothbound Classics edition - beautiful product. Love this story. “ A true Englishman never jokes about anything as serious as a bet”. A timeless classic.

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VioletMoonBooks

Around the World in Eighty Days | Jules Verne

In the year 1873, 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.
#AroundTheWorldInEightyDays #JulesVerne #firstline #openingline #book #books #bookvibe #bookvibes #Classics #Fiction #Adventure #ScienceFiction 💘💘

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Astroneman

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My personal world tour in this particular moment.

#readingchallenge2020 #book #bookly #goodreads #read #julesverne #litsy #litsybook #bookworm #stayathome #leggere #libri #feltrinelli #aroundtheworldin80days

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Johanna414

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Sooo... 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...

xicanti I‘m shocked. I was also 100% certain there were balloons in this. 4y

HeyT Wow I also thought this would have hot air balloons. TheMoreYouKnow.gif 4y

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vlwelser

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This 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.

AkashaVampie In the movie, they use a balloon 5y

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sm7ma

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Due 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 😆. I realized many movies must‘ve been inspired by scenes from this book. #aroundtheworldin80days #julesverne #classics

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GinaKButler

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Traveling vicariously...

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Lova

Around the World in Eighty Days | Jules Verne

I‘m in! #24in48 #stayhome24in48

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VioletMoonBooks

Around the World in Eighty Days | Jules Verne

Truly, would you not, for less than that, make the tour of the world?
#AroundTheWorldInEightyDays #JulesVerne #ExtraordinaryVoyages #funko #funkopop #popvinyl #EdgarAllanPoe #lastline #closingline #book #books #bookvsfilm #bookvsmovie #bookvibe #bookvibes #bookbag #bookbags #bookbinding #bookbeau #bookblog #bookblogger #bookbindings #bookbackpack #bookbackpacks #booknerd #booknerds #booknerdsunite #Classics #Fiction #Adventure #ScienceFiction 🤎🤎

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GinaKButler

Around the World in 80 Days | Jules Verne

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? 🤔 @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Ah!! Those Penguin editions are so perfect!! Around the World in Eighty Days was actually my first #bookspin book in January - surprisingly entertaining read! 5y

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VioletMoonBooks

Around the World in Eighty Days | Jules Verne

Litographs Around The World In Eighty Days t-shirt-$34.00
#AroundTheWorldInEightyDays #JulesVerne #Litographs #book #books #booksoflitsy #bookobsessed #bookobsession #bookoholic #bookoholics #bookperson #bookpeople #bookpassion #bookpicture #bookpictures #bookphoto #bookphotos #bookphotograph #bookphotographer #bookphotography #bookart #bookartist #bookattitude #bookaholic #bookaholics #bookshirts #Classics #Fiction #Adventure #ScienceFiction 💛💛

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TheAromaofBooks

Around the World in Eighty Days | Jules Verne

Good progress on #WinterBookBingo! I think I may be able to complete this one!!
@Honeybeegirl

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LitsyHappenings

Around the World in Eighty Days | Jules Verne

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. 😁 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)

TheAromaofBooks Thank you for the repost!! 5y

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TheAromaofBooks

Around the World in Eighty Days | Jules Verne

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. 😁 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 ⬇

TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) giveaway at the end of the year. Feel free to repost this graphic as well. Below are the people who were tagged last month/asked to be tagged this month. If you want to be added or removed from the tag list, please just ask me, as I don't want to tag people annoyingly. 😆 Looking forward to seeing your lists - hoping to post mine tomorrow!! 5y

TheAromaofBooks @imyril @llwheeler @lcsmcat @Chrissyreadit @Butterfinger @mabell @veritysalter @mynameisacolour 5y

Chrissyreadit Ohh! I was distracted and forgot. Will work on list today 5y

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imyril Ha! I didn‘t realise it was a different list each month 😂 but as I skipped January‘s spin I‘ll use the same list since even if the same number comes up I still want to read that book 😊 5y

rockpools I love this idea! Going to post a list now 😊 Also, what @imyril asked - a different list each month? (edited) 5y

TheAromaofBooks @imyril - Well I am technically using the same list except with a replacement for the one I read haha so you can post the same list, a different list, or the same books in a different order - whatever works for you!! 5y

TheAromaofBooks @Chrissyreadit @RachelO - looking forward to your lists!!! 5y

TheAromaofBooks @RachelO - sorry, missed your question at first. It's whatever you want - I am using January's list but replacing the book I read. You can do that every month, or fresh books, or the same books and change their order - literally however you want. I may end up reading some of the books on my list even if they aren't chosen, so it will change a bit every month. 5y

rockpools @TheAromaofBooks 👍 Perfect- thank you! 5y

llwheeler I'm almost finished my Jan book! I think I will keep my same list 🙂 5y

TheAromaofBooks @llwheeler - sounds good!! You may want to choose a replacement for slot 18 because there is always a chance that I'll draw the same number again!! 😁 5y

Melismatic I love this idea! I don‘t have 20 unread books on my shelf tho...i have around 15....any excuse to get more? 😂🤷🏻‍♀️ id love to follow along regardless! 5y

TheAromaofBooks @Melismatic - Would love to have you along!! You can either add five books to your list that you've been meaning to read but don't have on your shelf (maybe books you would check out of the library or something), or give five of your fifteen books double numbers - one of the books may be both 2 and 18, or something along those lines. Tag me when you post your list, and I'll tag you when I draw the number next Sunday!! 5y

Melismatic @TheAromaofBooks ooh ok! Works for me! I‘ll get my list together now 🥰 5y

llwheeler True, if 18 does get picked again I might use another of my tbr books by the same author, or else # 19 might do double duty for 18 and 19... 5y

TheDaysGoBy I love this idea! Though I do kind of have February spoken for as a friend and are doing a buddy read before we meet up in person in March. So hopefully I can catch you then! Really fun idea! 5y

olivia.ferz Yaas!!! I'll be doing this too. I may not finish it but at least I'll be giving it a try! 5y

TheAromaofBooks @TheDaysGoBy - I keep a list of people who want to be tagged when it's time to pick the lists, so if you want, I can add you to the list for the March tag? 5y

TheAromaofBooks @olivia.ferz - yay!! Just tag me when you post your list, and I'll let you know what number I draw next Sunday!! 5y

veritysalter Will do ♥️ 5y

mabell Thanks! January‘s book is not going to finished in January 🤪, but maybe I can get January and February completed in February! I‘m using the same list and combining 18 with 19. 😄 5y

TheDaysGoBy @TheAromaofBooks That would be great! Thanks so much! 🙂 5y

jb72 That‘s a great idea. I set myself up a similar challenge. I may join you with my kryptonite books. 5y

TheAromaofBooks @jb72 - That would be great!! I use this one to do books that I've recently acquired but haven't read yet. For my everyday reading, I do another random number generator of all the books I want to read but am checking out of the library. Anyway, you can make this list of books fit any category you like!! 5y

TheAromaofBooks @mabell - sounds good!! And it's no pressure, so no worries if you don't get to January's book!! 😁 5y

TheAromaofBooks @thedaysgoby - I added you to the list!! Thanks for your interest! And have fun with your February buddy read!! 😊 5y

maleahrae Can you add me to the list? 5y

TheAromaofBooks @maleahrae - absolutely!! If you want to join this month, just a post a list/picture of a stack of your twenty books and tag me - and then I'll tag you when I draw the number next Sunday. If this month doesn't work for you, I'll let you know when we are getting ready for the March spin!! 5y

JackOBotts Such a neat idea! 5y

alisiakae I missed January's...this is a great idea! I've read almost all library books this month, I need a push to read from my shelves. Please tag me! (edited) 5y

ChasingOm Please add me to the list for February too! I‘ll put together my list tomorrow. 😄 5y

RainyDayReading How did I miss this?? Even though I missed January I‘d love to partake in February! I‘ll try to get a list of some sort together tonight before I leave for the rest of the week. 5y

TheAromaofBooks @ChasingOm @RainyDayReading - Glad to have you along!! I won't draw the number until next Sunday (February 2) so as long as you post your list any time between now and then you will be good to go. 5y

Avanders @LitsyHappenings (edited) 5y

Geenie That is so super 😎. I‘m in and will tag you with my list 5y

ferskner Please add me! This is such a fun idea. 5y

CarolynM I'd love to join in, please tag me🙂 I'll go put a list together now. 5y

nelehelen I missed Jan but would love to join for Feb!! 5y

jenniferw88 Add me as well please! About to post my list! 5y

TheAromaofBooks @Yoshi-and-a-book @ferskner @nelehelen - I don't draw the number until Sunday (Feb 2), so as long as you post your list before then (and tag me) I'll be sure to let you know the magic number!! Either way, I've added you to my master list, so even if you don't want to join for February, I'll tag you when it's time to pick March's list. 😊 5y

tdrosebud Please add me. I've noticed others sharing lists and checked to see what it is all about. I'll work on getting a list together. 5y

amber_ldsmom Add me, too! 🙋‍♀️ 5y

DrexEdit Late to the game, but please add me! Such a great idea! This will be a terrific way to knock some off those books I own but haven't gotten around to reading yet! 😊 👍 5y

AmyG Ooooo, I just saw this! Fun. Thank you! Great idea. Now to make my list!!! 5y

TheAromaofBooks @tdrosebud @amber_ldsmom @DrexEdit @AmyG - glad to have you along!! I've added you all to the master list - be sure to tag me if you decide to post lists for this month. I won't draw the number until Sunday (Feb 2) so there is still plenty of time!! 😊 5y

robinb Oh, oh I want to play!! 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ Sounds like fun...can you add me to the list, and I‘ll work on putting something together this week. 5y

TheAromaofBooks @robinb - Absolutely!! I'm not drawing the number until Sunday (Feb 2) so still plenty of time. I actually haven't posted my list yet! 😆 5y

Crazeedi @TheAromaofBooks I love this, I've not seen this before but if I still have time to get a list together I'd love to join in, I have many tbr on my shelf. Are you doing physical books or ebooks? I have many of both! 5y

TheAromaofBooks @Crazeedi - still plenty of time - I won't draw until Sunday (Feb 2). The list can be literally whatever you want! Last month I did a list of books I have been putting off; this month I am doing mostly books on my “recent arrivals“ shelf (some of which have been there a couple years, whoops!). Some people are doing audio books, Kindle books, ARCs, or just random books they have around - however you want to compile your list totally works!! 5y

TheAromaofBooks @Crazeedi - I even have a few people who didn't have a full 20, so just doubled numbers on some of their titles. As you can see, this is a pretty lawless challenge! 😆 5y

robinb @TheAromaofBooks thanks!! 👍😊 5y

Crazeedi @TheAromaofBooks not to worry I have TONS of unread on my shelf, kindle and ARCs. I'm even thinking I'd have 20 partly finished books I could make a list with one of these months! Great to know the skys the limit! Whoohoo! Thanks so much!😘😍❤ 5y

JaclynW What a fun idea! I will have to get a list together. 5y

InBooksILive This sounds like such a fun idea! I'd love to join in. I'll have to round up some books! 5y

LeafingThroughLife I posted a list. Looking forward to playing along!! 😁 5y

TheAromaofBooks @JaclynW @InBooksILive - I won't draw the number until Sunday (Feb 2) so still plenty of time to pull together a list!! The more the merrier!! 😁 5y

Foxyfictionista This looks fun. I use an rpg drive app to choose books from my tbr stack. It'll be interesting to have someone else choose the number and my fate. I'll post my books later tonight . 5y

HannaPolkadots Great idea! I'd love to join in. Will post my list later today 😀🤩 5y

Clwojick I feel like I haven‘t been on Litsy much over the past week, so I‘m just catching up now. I am HERE for this though! This sounds like a great plan! ♥️ Off to make up a stack! 5y

TheAromaofBooks @Clwojick - it will be great to have you along, Cassandra!! 😁 5y

BookmarkTavern Looking forward to this! It‘s going to be fun! 5y

Geenie @TheAromaofBooks no, no, no! I want in for February I will tag you with the list 5y

TheAromaofBooks @Yoshi-and-a-book - no worries, I don't draw the number until Sunday, so you still have a few days to post your list!! 5y

guinsgirlreads I love this idea! I will be joining and compiling my list today! Thanks!! 5y

TheAromaofBooks @guinsgirlreads - yay!! Just tag me whenever you get around to it. Any time before Sunday. 😁 5y

Charityann What fun! Going to have to do this! I do have a ton of unread books on my shelves!!😁📚 5y

TheAromaofBooks @Charityann - I would love to have you along!! It's a pretty low-key challenge! 5y

OriginalCyn620 Okay, I‘ve been seeing all the lists and I‘m too tempted to make my own list! I‘m in and will start working on it! 🤗 5y

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I 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! 😆 Published in 1872, so there is definitely a sense of inherent white ⬇️

TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) supremacy as they pass through areas like India and Japan, but this was the height of colonialism, so in a weird way it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be?? All in all, Verne weaves a fun and entertaining tale that I definitely recommend.

One book down for #24B4Monday!! Haven't been tracking my hours this time around, but hoping to finish two more books by the end of the weekend. @Andrew65 @TheReadingMermaid @jb72 5y

TheAromaofBooks Challenges: #Jennyis30 - Victorian @jenniferw88 || #LitsyAtoZ - V @bookishmarginalia || #WinterBookBingo - Book 100+ years old @honeybeegirl || #TurningPagesBingo and #ReadingBingo - Number in the title || #BookSpin - January's pick!! (edited) 5y

ljuliel I really like Jules Verne. I remember liking his books as a kid too. He was a very good storyteller. Look 👀 at you, whipping through those challenges. Good job 👍🏼 5y

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TheAromaofBooks @ljuliel - my dad is an engineer, and he loves Jules Verne so much. I grew up reading his books, but haven't revisited them in a long time. Hoping to read 20,000 Leagues and The Mysterious Island this year, too! 5y

ljuliel It‘s nice to revisit sone of those books you lived growing up.. brings back good memories. 5y

jb72 Great start! I have two of his books but haven‘t read them yet. 5y

Andrew65 It is a good book. You are going well. 👏👏👏 5y

TheAromaofBooks @jb72 - Verne is especially interesting when you consider him in the context of his time. Some of the scientific stuff he was writing about was basically sci-fi when he was writing it, but later became reality, so it can be fun reading. 5y

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TheAromaofBooks

Around the World in Eighty Days | Jules Verne

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!!

#ThoughtfulThursday @Moonwitch94

MoonWitch94 Thanks for playing ☺️ 5y

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TheAromaofBooks

Around the World in Eighty Days | Jules Verne

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! 😆

TheAromaofBooks @Andrew65 @TheReadingMermaid @jb72 … just realized that you all aren't on this month's graphic, so now I'm not sure you want to be tagged for all the posts?? 5y

jb72 @TheAromaofBooks Yes that is fine. Thanks for joining us! I haven‘t read that book yet, but I own it. 5y

Andrew65 Thanks fir reposting. 😊👍 Yes please if you tag me @Andrew65, allows me to keep up with all the posts. I miss posts otherwise and I do like to put a comment on each and every post. 5y

TheAromaofBooks @jb72 @Andrew65 - sounds good!! I just don't want to annoy anyone with unwanted tagging 😋 5y

Andrew65 @TheAromaofBooks I love the tags. 😊 5y

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TheAromaofBooks

Around the World in Eighty Days | Jules Verne

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!
@imyril @llwheeler @Lcsmcat @Butterfinger @mabell
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TheAromaofBooks And just a reminder - sometimes books linger on the TBR because, deep down, we don't really want to read them. Please don't feel like you have to force yourself to read the book you drew. The challenge is to give the book a chance! If your review of the book is to say you bailed on it for any reason, that is A-OK. No pressure here. A DNF still means the book is off your list, and that's the goal. Happy reading!! ❤ (edited) 5y

ljuliel Good idea, and good luck 👍🏼🍀 5y

robinb Great idea! Have fun! 😊 5y

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veritysalter What a great idea @TheAromaofBooks I have an out of control TBR pile and am too much of a mood reader. I shall definitely give this a go. 5y

TheAromaofBooks @ljuliel @robinb - thank you!! 5y

TheAromaofBooks @veritysalter - I would love to have you join! I'll be sure to tag you when it's time to post February's 20 books!! And if you want to join this month, you still can - just count off books on your shelf until you get to 18, or something along those lines. 😊 5y

veritysalter @TheAromaofBooks I‘m ok for January; I‘ve just started European Travels for Monstrous Gentlewomen, it‘s 700 pages, so I may be a while. 5y

TheAromaofBooks @veritysalter - oh my goodness, that is a SERIOUS chunkster!!! Good luck! 5y

llwheeler Woohoo! I'm excited for my Jan read - hope you enjoy Around the World! I read it as a kid and liked it - I think it was an abridged edition though. 5y

mabell I couldn‘t be more happy with my #18! (Though I only chose 20 books I would be excited to get to, so no matter what it will be a win-win 😄) 5y

TheAromaofBooks @llwheeler - My dad is a big fan of Verne, so I read several of his books growing up, but somehow never got to this one. It's also been years since I've read 20,000 Leagues, so I'm hoping to get to that one this year as well. 5y

TheAromaofBooks @mabell - I like your strategy!!! 😁 5y

llwheeler @TheAromaofBooks nice! 5y

LaraReads This is a really great idea! 5y

TheAromaofBooks @LaraReads - thanks!! We'll be doing another spin on February 2, so you can feel free to jump in if you like!! 5y

Linsy I love this!!! Definitely joining in for February. 5y

TheAromaofBooks @Linsy - I will be drawing the number this Sunday (Feb 2) so if you decide to post a list, be sure to tag me and I will let you know what the magic number is!! 😁 5y

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Michellesibs

Around the World in Eighty Days | Jules Verne

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Oh this book is everything! This is so much more than I expected!
See my full review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3102317572

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bhargav

Around the World in Eighty Days | Jules Verne

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😍

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Curiouser_and_curiouser

Around the World in 80 Days | Jules Verne

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Aawwww, 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.

ljuliel Wow, that is jammed full ! 5y

Curiouser_and_curiouser @ljuliel Sure is! I tidied and then lightened it a little 😉 5y

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eldiaquemeodies

La Vuelta al Mundo en 80 D�as | Jules Verne, Constantino B�rtolo Cadenas

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Encontré el audiolibro y lo estoy escuchando cada noche. Me gusta mucho Julio Verne.

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gradcat

Around the World in 80 Days - The Original Classic Edition (Original Classic) | Jules Verne

#RedRoseSeptember

(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? Anyway—Great book & especially great for kids. ♥️

Cinfhen, arlenefinnigan

arlenefinnigan I was hoping someone would pick this! 5y

gradcat @arlenefinnigan I was shocked that no one did—I thought it would be on here several times! Maybe it‘s too on the nose? 😂🤣😂 5y

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