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katey
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Has anyone else read this book? I started it today and honestly could not put it down. It is a real life collection of letters between an American lady looking to purchase books and a man working in a London bookstore. Helene is a complete bibliophile and I can relate to it so much. A definite keeper for me.
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annecater
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I loved this one too Katey. My copy had the sequel in the back of it and I read them both together. Really lovely stories. I've never seen the film, but I think it will be good too.
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jobar
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| I've only ever seen the film, but that was lovely. |
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Lauzc
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Sounds good - I have added the book and film to my wishlist.
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blueflower
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I haven't heard about this - how did that happen!!  Sounds like I will have to investigate further. |
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nicx27
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| annecater wrote: | | I loved this one too Katey. My copy had the sequel in the back of it and I read them both together. Really lovely stories. I've never seen the film, but I think it will be good too. |
My book also has both 84 Charing Cross Road and The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street in it. I loved both, but actually preferred the latter as I loved her descriptions of her visit to London. |
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katey
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I have just read the Duchess of Bloomsbury Street andloved that too. I amjust disappointed there is little else of Helene Hanffs to read.
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nicx27
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| After reading those two, I looked around for other stuff by her, and managed to get hold of an omnibus featuring five of her books. The two I have already read were in it, but as it was only £1.50 on ebay that didn't really matter. The other three are Underfoot in Show Business, Apple of My Eye and Q's Legacy, and I understand they are all very good. |
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charlottestar
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| I love 84 Charing Cross road. It doesn't sound interesting when you describe it but when you start reading it it is unputdownable! Virago re-released it as one of their anniversary books in a lovely hardback. |
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katey
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That is teh edition I have Charlotte, and I adore it! Just the touch of the cover...beautiful!
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charlottestar
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I really love the anniversary editions the covers are really lovely.
I've got a couple but I didn't buy 84 Charing Cross Road although it was tempting to buy all of them! I bought Their Eyes were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston and Excellent Women by Barbara Pym. I wish all books looked like them!!
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