I could have read this book in one sitting! It is witty and unique.
Ms. Hanff, a writer who lives in New York City, spends twenty years corresponding with Frank Doel, a book seller for England's Marks & Co. book store in London, England, requesting rare or specific books. She wants to own beautiful books. It is easier for her to write to London to buy books than walk blocks to a bookstore in her own city. Eventually other employees from Marks & Co. and Frank's wife and daughters write to Ms. Hanff over the years. This book contains the letters that were exchanged over the twenty years. Surprisingly, the reader feels like they enter the world of Ms. Hanff and her correspondents and are rooting for them through these simple letters.
*Highy recommend (a couple of swear words, I don't agree with her political affliliation; it's not focused upon nor belabored.)
The sequel is only available via interlibrary loan. A movie was made based on this book!
-Borrowed from the library (although my local bookstore is selling it and its sequel, The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street, in one book. . .maybe I will purchase it!)
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