A real-life love story . . . A timeless period piece. Do read it.” ―The Wall Street Journal
“Those who have read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, a novel comprised of only letters between the characters, will see how much that bestseller owes 84, Charing Cross Road.” —Medium.com
“[84, Charing Cross Road] will beguile an hour of your time and put you in tune with mankind. . . . It will provide an emollient for the spirit and a sheath for the exposed nerve.” —The New York Times
“A unique, throat-lumping, side-splitting treasure.” —San Francisco Examiner
“This book is the very simple story of the love affair between Miss Helene Hanff of New York and Messrs Marks and Co, sellers of rare and secondhand books, at 84, Charing Cross Road, London.” —Daily Telegraph (London)
Dear Reader, Happy National Card and Letter Writing Month. To celebrate, put pen to paper and write a note to a loved one, a pen pal, or even a new friend, and if you’re looking for some inspiration, might we suggest one of these brilliant epistolary books that will linger with you through their fierce, […]
February brings us a wide variety of historical fiction set around the world (France! Vietnam! Japan! England!), as well as two stories set in Maine. Whether you’re in the mood for melancholy and beautiful reads, light comedies, or a mixture of both, you’ll find plenty of books to love during this month of chocolate and love […]