Rec League

Helene Hanff

84, Charing Cross Road

84, Charing Cross Road

5 people recommend this

Recommended by

  • Chris
    ChrisFirst to rec

    “Why we should write more letters, be kind, give generously, and be a friend … all illuminated in this petite, lovely read.”

    3
  • Molly Brown
    Molly Brown

    “A must read that makes you want to be a better reader! Also perfect jaunty letter inspiration!”

    1
  • Shimen
    Shimen

    “I don’t always like books of correspondence, but the relationship that blossoms in this one is so sweet. Two strangers become life-long friends because of an interest in rare books. The most suspenseful part — will they ever meet?”

  • Emily Padron
    Emily Padron

    “This is a real collection of letters between a book buyer in the US and a book seller in the UK. It’s one of those books that crawls into your heart and never leaves. I think about this book at least twice a week.”

  • Rachel
    Rachel

    “One of my all-time favorite books that made me fall in love with epistolary novels. Has anyone watched the movie adaptation with Anthony Hopkins? Would love to know your thoughts if so!”

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