Books for Booklovers: 84, Charing Cross Road
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84, Charing Cross Road: My Quickie Synopsis
This is the true story of two people who never actually met, but who formed a lifelong friendship based on their love of books.
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84, Charing Cross Road
Amazon Price: $149.99 (as of 05/25/2012)
List Price: $16.95
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Your thoughts?
As a booklover, what are your thoughts on 84, Charing Cross Road? Is it, indeed, the quitessential booklovers' book?
What did you think?
Love it! Great read.
Serenia says:
The best book about books I have ever read. I have read it numerous times and it never fails to It lift my mood.
Serenia says:
I love this book. I have read it numerous times. It always cheers me up.
WhitePineLane says:
I loved it! Absolutely charming.
Sorry, not my cup of tea.
Characters
The "Sequel"
Duchess of Bloomsbury Street
Amazon Price: $85.22 (as of 05/25/2012)
List Price: $11.95
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More books by Helene Hanff
- A listing of the books HH purchased from Marks & Co.
- This is a listing of the books H.H. purchased from Marks & Co., as mentioned in 84, Charing Cross Road.
- 84, Charing Cross Road Revisited
- A fine history of the shop (Marks & Co.), the owners and the staff who work there. As the webmaster explains, "For 'fans' of Helene Hanff's book and indeed other interested parties some of the names of members of staff may seem unfamiliar. This is due to the fact that Ms. Hanff used pseudonyms for those people whom she had not been able to contact prior to publication."
- BBC - h2g2 - Helene Hanff - Author
- h2g2 is the unconventional guide to life, the universe and everything, a guide that's written by visitors to the website, creating an organic and evolving encyclopedia of life
Tourist Destination?
After reading the book, would the spot be a destination for you when you are in London, even though the shop itself is long gone?
What does the blogosphere say about 84, Charing Cross Road?
- Chesterfield Township Library Hosts Blood Drive, Historical Program
- ?Real Reads,? the nonfiction book discussion group, will meet to discuss 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff (available at the library). New members are always welcome to join in on the discussion. This historical program will feature Ste.
- Turn to page 99
- When she got a positive, personal reply from Nivida, she says she ?suddenly felt like Helen Hanff from 84, Charing Cross Road.? Latha adds, ?I asked for hardbacks of a particular quality, with a particular print size, and each time Nivida wrote back ...
- Bibliófilos, anglófilos y almas sensibles
- ... durante décadas entre una escritora estadounidense, una bibliófila con un punto excéntrico y generoso, Helene Hanff, autora del libro, y Frank Doel, el empleado de una librería de viejo londinense, situada en el número 84 de Charing Cross Road.
- Notas de producción: Sombras tenebrosas
- Al principio de su carrera, Gostelow trabajó como gerente de exteriores en una amplia variedad de producciones, incluyendo los largometrajes ?The Accidental Tourist? y ?84 Charing Cross Road?; la película para la televisión ?Horatio Hornblower: The ...
And what is the Twitterverse saying?
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84, Charing Cross Road: The Film
84 Charing Cross Road
Amazon Price: $8.90 (as of 05/25/2012)
Starring Anne Bancroft and Anthony Hopkins
By the book and the 'sequel' together
84, Charing Cross Road ; and, the Duchess of Bloomsbury Street
Amazon Price: $500.00 (as of 05/25/2012)
