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84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff
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it was amazing


Letters, literature, friendships, kindness and humor fill the pages of this small volume. It's a gift from Helene Hanff to anyone who loves books. Not much more I can say except that all book lovers should read it .

Long distance friendships and books - a lot like Goodreads .
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March 13, 2015 – Shelved as: to-read
March 13, 2015 – Shelved
November 17, 2017 – Started Reading
November 17, 2017 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Paula (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 17, 2017 05:26PM

Paula Bardell-Hedley So glad you enjoyed it, Angela.


message 2: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 17, 2017 05:28PM

Angela M Paula , thanks . Read it in one sitting!


message 3: by Judy (new)
Nov 17, 2017 06:33PM

Judy I am sure this is a delightful read for any book lover. The movie version with Ann Bancroft, Anthony Perkins, and Judi Dench is in my collection, and a favorite!


message 4: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 17, 2017 06:50PM

Angela M Judy , I have to see that .


message 5: by *TUDOR^QUEEN* (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 17, 2017 06:58PM

*TUDOR^QUEEN* OMG! I adore this movie!! Always wanted to read the book, but was disappointed last time I checked and it wasn't available on Kindle.


message 6: by Brina (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 17, 2017 07:08PM

Brina One of my year's favorites plus her sequel :-)


message 7: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 17, 2017 07:30PM

Angela M Brina , i didn’t know there was a sequel. What’s the title ?


message 8: by Brina (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 17, 2017 07:32PM

Brina The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street :)


message 9: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 17, 2017 07:52PM

Angela M Brina , thanks! Definitely will read that too !


message 10: by Diane S ☔ (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 17, 2017 07:57PM

Diane S ☔ Agree, glad you read this one Angela. Such a touching friendship.


message 11: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 17, 2017 08:04PM

Angela M Me too , Diane . I read it this am and needed it after a rather violent ending of Elmet ,


message 12: by Cathrine ☯️ (new) - added it
Nov 17, 2017 08:17PM

Cathrine ☯️ I'll take that advice A. Thanks.


message 13: by Judy (new)
Nov 17, 2017 08:24PM

Judy Angela M wrote: "Judy , I have to see that ."

Do! It is such a lovely movie. Will be interested in your take of it after reading the book. I saw the movie long before I knew it was a book! Should have known--there aren't many great film stories that weren't books first!


message 14: by Susanne (new) - added it
Nov 17, 2017 08:24PM

Susanne Sounds Brilliant! Great review Angela!


message 15: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 17, 2017 08:31PM

Angela M C , it’s worth the read - just lovely


message 16: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 17, 2017 08:32PM

Angela M Judy , I’m going to look for it !


message 17: by Judy (new)
Nov 17, 2017 08:32PM

Judy Brina wrote: "The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street :)"

I'm sick that my library doesn't have a copy of this. I'm debating on buying a used copy, but I've bought so many lately, and not sure when I would get to any of them! But thanks, I'm glad to know of the sequel!


message 18: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 17, 2017 08:33PM

Angela M Suzanne, thanks . It is brilliant. I think you’d love if you haven’t read it .


message 19: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 17, 2017 08:35PM

Angela M Brina , thanks again. I just bought it for my kindle for $4.99!


message 20: by Paula (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 17, 2017 09:05PM

Paula Bardell-Hedley I saw Rula Lenska perform this as a one woman show a number of years ago. It was entirely set in Hanff's tiny New York apartment but worked brilliantly. Very enjoyable!


message 21: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 17, 2017 09:19PM

Angela M Paula, I’m sure it was wonderful!


message 22: by Brina (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 17, 2017 09:50PM

Brina The sequel is just as lovely. I hope you all enjoy.


message 23: by Diane (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 17, 2017 10:21PM

Diane Barnes Glad you finally read this one. It's a must for book lovers.


message 24: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 17, 2017 11:41PM

Angela M Diane , me too ! I’m sorry I waited so long , but now I have the sequel to look forward to ,


message 25: by Svetlana (new) - added it
Nov 18, 2017 12:28AM

Svetlana cool review Angela 😊 I want to to read this one. I love the last bit you wrote - it's so true! Goodreads IS like long distance friendships and books :')


message 26: by Lauren (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 18, 2017 12:41AM

Lauren I read this book when i was in college and i loved it- I write letters and i have a penpal and i love the relationship they create page by page . its beautiful really -1971 i was at Art School in London ,England . a perfect read for me at 18-


message 27: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 18, 2017 02:24AM

Angela M Svetlana, thanks . You’ll love it .

Lauren, sounds like it was a perfect one for you!


message 28: by Lindsay L (new) - added it
Nov 18, 2017 02:29AM

Lindsay L Great review Angela! This sounds wonderful! I’m adding. 😊


message 29: by Canadian Jen (new)
Nov 18, 2017 02:38AM

Canadian Jen Nice review, Angela. I could have sworn I read this years ago but now not to sure. Thanks will have to take a look.


message 30: by Laysee (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 18, 2017 02:38AM

Laysee You sold the book well, Angela. Sounds like Goodreads 101 essential reading. :-)


message 31: by ☮Karen (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 18, 2017 02:54AM

☮Karen I loved this and the movie. So glad you did too! Angela.


message 32: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 18, 2017 03:13AM

Angela M I can’t wait to see the movie!


message 33: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 18, 2017 03:31AM

Angela M Cut myself off , Karen. Meant to say can’t wait to see the movie.


message 34: by Candi (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 18, 2017 04:14AM

Candi Lovely review, Angela. This one is literally sitting on my nightstand. I need to pick it up :)


message 35: by JudiAnne (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 18, 2017 07:38AM

JudiAnne I read the book and saw the movie. Loved both and I'm glad you loved it too!


message 36: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 18, 2017 02:11PM

Angela M Candi, thanks so much . This was hidden in the pile of books on my nightstand for a long time too !

Judi, thanks. I’m going to look for the movie,


message 37: by Wendy (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 18, 2017 02:35PM

Wendy Loved your review Angela :)


message 38: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 18, 2017 02:36PM

Angela M Wendy , thanks! Short but not much else to say !


message 39: by Esil (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 18, 2017 02:52PM

Esil Ha! I love the description of this one, Angela.


message 40: by Victoria (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 18, 2017 04:20PM

Victoria Perfectly put! The movie was wonderful, always meant to read this one.


message 41: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 18, 2017 04:29PM

Angela M Thanks , Esil and Victoria.


message 42: by Cheri (new) - added it
Nov 18, 2017 07:52PM

Cheri Wonderful review, Angela. You know I have to read this soon, now that you've reminded me.


message 43: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 18, 2017 08:45PM

Angela M Cheri , thanks. Yes definitely read it .


message 44: by Linda (new) - added it
Nov 18, 2017 09:10PM

Linda I just love this story.....have only seen the movie upteen hundred times, need to read the story....doesn't sound too long, your review has me buying this!


message 45: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 18, 2017 09:34PM

Angela M Linda, it’s less than 100 pages and I read it in one sitting. You’ll love if !


message 46: by Sharon (new) - added it
Nov 19, 2017 09:24AM

Sharon Metcalf Your 5 stars plus your strong encouragement to read it is impossible to resist. Added thanks Angela.


message 47: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 19, 2017 01:14PM

Angela M Sharon, I think you will love it ! Thanks.


message 48: by Suz (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 29, 2017 08:35AM

Suz Sounds perfect, Angela!


message 49: by Angela M (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 29, 2017 02:20PM

Angela M Suzanne , if you haven’t read it , I think you’d love it !


message 50: by Suz (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 29, 2017 02:46PM

Suz I hunted it down today at my library, Angela. But if it’s a keeper, I like buying books to give to the kids to ‘give’ to me for Christmas ;)


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