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84, Charing Cross Road
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Loved every single page of this wonderful little novel, told in letters. The lost art of letter writing, but amazing how much we can tell of the relationship between the author in New York and a bookstore in London. Requesting books to be sent to her she makes the acquaintance of Frank Dole, his wife, his neighbor and other employees of the bookstore. Starts out as a purely business relationship we can tell letter by letter as they become more friendly, discussing their families, friends, jobs and other events going on in the world at the time, particularly the rationing that was still in place in London after the war.
Made me want to go out and buy a brand new gorgeous stationary set and write my friends some letters. Wonderful, wonderful book.
Made me want to go out and buy a brand new gorgeous stationary set and write my friends some letters. Wonderful, wonderful book.
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February 8, 2015
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February 8, 2015
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March 10, 2015
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March 11, 2015
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Mar 13, 2015 05:50PM
I just requested this from my library--one of those books I keep meaning to add to my list. Looks very short too!
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Very quick read. But once you start you want to keep reading anyway.
Loved it, Carmen.
Aw! Love the review Diane !
Have you seen the movie? It is just as wonderful!
Angela you have to read this one, you will love it.No I haven't Debbie. Will have to look for it. Thanks for mentioning that.
Another book to add, not that I need any, but it does sound lovely.
Love the review - ADORE the book! Always been one of my faves, and I used to work right round the corner from Charing Cross Road in Garrick Street. My top dream home all my life since then has been a flat on Charing Cross Road!
It was lovely Gundula. Judith, thanks and sounds like a great dream to have.
Thanks Diane - have you read her stories from the Big Apple? Love the one about St Patrick's Day, when the Jewish delis sell green bagels, and the one about the English Sheepdog! Must dig them out and read again!
Thank you, Sarah.
