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I was so disappointed when I came to the end of this book! It felt WAY too short! I wanted more! Luckily, there is a sequel: The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street.
I enjoy stories told in letters. Something about getting the story only in letters makes it all feel so real. And as far I can determine, these letters were real, and this book isn't fiction. There must be some question, though, because quite a lot of people have shelved it as fiction, and my library has it in the fiction section. Either wa ...more
I enjoy stories told in letters. Something about getting the story only in letters makes it all feel so real. And as far I can determine, these letters were real, and this book isn't fiction. There must be some question, though, because quite a lot of people have shelved it as fiction, and my library has it in the fiction section. Either wa ...more
Nov 11, 2023
Rachel N.
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The book consists of correspondence between the author and Frank doel from Marks and Co. booksellers. Helene is looking for hard to find books in the U.S. when she spots and add for Marks and Co. The correspondence covers over 20 years. Helene manages to provide a lot of gift baskets to the staff which are appreciated during the post WWII rationing. I liked the staff of the bookstore but Helene comes off as annoying half the time to me. I don't have a similar sense of humor so I wouldn't have be
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The second time and it was even better than I remembered.
I loved this book. It's a collection of letters written by a woman in New York to a bookstore in London that spans a 20 year period. She writes requesting used books, they oblige and, over time, a friendship develops. Sweet and simple. ...more
I loved this book. It's a collection of letters written by a woman in New York to a bookstore in London that spans a 20 year period. She writes requesting used books, they oblige and, over time, a friendship develops. Sweet and simple. ...more
I do not, probably about, 95% of books mentioned in this little book but such lively letters. They are so engaging that you'd just gobble them up in one sitting! The generosity, kindness, and most especially their love of books just pour out of the page and into my heart.
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One of the best books I have ever read in my life.
I used to refuse to read anything that wasn't written in novel format, but this story told in letters was so sweet and funny, I loved it!
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Mar 16, 2009
Jaime
marked it as to-read
Oct 06, 2010
Arlene
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May 13, 2012
Deedee
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contemporary-fiction,
did-not-finish
Apr 06, 2015
Heather
marked it as to-read
Aug 16, 2015
Rebekah
marked it as wishlist
Feb 10, 2016
Cora
marked it as to-read
Dec 22, 2017
Mimi
marked it as to-read
Jun 29, 2018
Carrie
marked it as to-read
Feb 09, 2023
Deborah
marked it as to-read
