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84, Charing Cross Road
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An easy 5 stars!
I listened to this lovely short audiobook. It's completely charming. The voices are perfect. And in an odd way it reminded me of what I love about Goodreads. Strangers connecting over their mutual love of books. Slowly the book focused repartee morphs into a real sense of affinity and frienship.
A bit of warmth to ease the dark cold days of November. A nice relief from the miserable state of world politics.
I'm late to this party, but I highly recommend it -- especially the audio.
I listened to this lovely short audiobook. It's completely charming. The voices are perfect. And in an odd way it reminded me of what I love about Goodreads. Strangers connecting over their mutual love of books. Slowly the book focused repartee morphs into a real sense of affinity and frienship.
A bit of warmth to ease the dark cold days of November. A nice relief from the miserable state of world politics.
I'm late to this party, but I highly recommend it -- especially the audio.
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Great review, Esil! I will have to try this on audio!
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Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Great review, Esil! I will have to try this on audio!"Definitely Jennifer. I hope you love it!
I read this ages ago when I belonged to a young mothers book group - we were all stay at home moms at that time and this book resonated w our hunger for a reading community. Love your recommendation of the audio - sounds like it would put me in s happy place.
A 5 star rating from you means add to my tbr. I'm not familiar with the book or the author. I hope my library has the audiobook.
Renata wrote: "I read this ages ago when I belonged to a young mothers book group - we were all stay at home moms at that time and this book resonated w our hunger for a reading community. Love your recommendatio..."I can see how this would be a great read for a group of your mothers craving a connection with literature. The audio had the feel of a lively radio play. I hope you enjoy it, Renata.
Bianca wrote: "A 5 star rating from you means add to my tbr. I'm not familiar with the book or the author. I hope my library has the audiobook."It's very short, Bianca, which is its only flaw. But if you're in a reading slump, it might be just the right thing.
I just checked and I read this almost 10 years ago! Your review makes me think I’m due for a re-read!
JanB wrote: "I just checked and I read this almost 10 years ago! Your review makes me think I’m due for a re-read!"I could easily see why this would be worth re-reading, JanB!
Beautiful, Esil !
Nice review! Helene Hanff is spirit guide of GR. And, thank you for reminding me of Helene Hanff. I still haven't gotten to Underfoot in Show Business.
Wonderful review, Esil. Definitely in my not-too-distant future reading plans :)
I could use a relief from the miserable state of world politics! LOL I shall look for this one!
Holly wrote: "Wonderful review Esil"Thanks Holly!
Angela M wrote: "Beautiful, Esil !"Thanks Angela! You recently inspired me to read this one.
A. wrote: "Great review!"Thanks A!
Lori wrote: "Nice review! Helene Hanff is spirit guide of GR. And, thank you for reminding me of Helene Hanff. I still haven't gotten to Underfoot in Show Business."Thanks Lori. Spirit guide to GR is a perfect description!
Candi wrote: "Wonderful review, Esil. Definitely in my not-too-distant future reading plans :)"Thanks Candi. It's a sit down and read in one sitting kind of book. Enjoy!
Ooh— this sounds fantastic! I think you have moved this up he TBR list.
Barbara wrote: "I could use a relief from the miserable state of world politics! LOL I shall look for this one!"You'll definitely find some relief in this charming book, Barbara!
In that case , I’m doubly glad you loved it !
Jennifer wrote: "Ooh— this sounds fantastic! I think you have moved this up he TBR list."I hope you live it, Jennifer!
Angela M wrote: "In that case , I’m doubly glad you loved it !":)
I saw this movie years ago and absolutely loved it. Terrific review, Esil!!
Sounds fantastic! I’m definitely adding!
Larry wrote: "I saw this movie years ago and absolutely loved it. Terrific review, Esil!!"Thanks Larry. I didn't know there was a movie. I need to look for it.
Dana wrote: "Sounds fantastic! I’m definitely adding!"Definitely, Dana. It's short but a real treat.
Deanna wrote: "I"m glad you enjoyed! Great review :)"Thanks Deanna!
Marita wrote: "Esil, Helene Hanff's books The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street and Q's Legacy: A Delightful Account of a Lifelong Love Affair with Books might also be of interest to you."Thank you so much, Marita. I will definitely look for these.
Nice review Esil. I'm going to have to read this again although I'm pretty sure I had. Doesn't seem to be too bad of a deal to do it again!
Jen wrote: "Nice review Esil. I'm going to have to read this again although I'm pretty sure I had. Doesn't seem to be too bad of a deal to do it again!"Thanks Jen. It's so short and it's a real mood booster. It's definitely worth re-reading.
Esil, thanks for recommending the audio. I just put it on hold from my library!!!
Julier wrote: "Esil, thanks for recommending the audio. I just put it on hold from my library!!!"I hope you enjoy it Julier. I found it quite delightful.
You have me convinced, Esil.
Fantastic review Esil! This sounds incredible! I'm going to reserve it now! Thank you!
Barbara wrote: "You have me convinced, Esil."I listened to this a few years ago, but a recent comment on the review reminded me of how much I loved it.
Susanne wrote: "Fantastic review Esil! This sounds incredible! I'm going to reserve it now! Thank you!"I hope you enjoy Susanne. It was really lovely.
