84, Charing Cross Road

Name: 84, Charing Cross Road
Brand: Penguin Putnam Inc
SKU: 9780140143508
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By Helene Hanff

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( 87,401 ratings, 14,108 reviews)

Summary

84, Charing Cross Road is a charming correspondence between Helene Hanff, an American writer, and Frank Doel, a British bookseller, spanning twenty years. The letters capture their transatlantic friendship, with Helene's witty requests for rare books and Frank's courteous responses, providing a delightful look into post-war literature and life. This engaging narrative offers warmth, humour, and a shared love for literature, creating a unique cultural exchange.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartfelt, real-life correspondences that beautifully capture post-war culture and the love of literature. The charming exchange between an American writer and a London bookseller offers a warm, humorous glimpse into friendship and bibliophilia across the miles.

84, Charing Cross Road

Reprint. Originally published: New York: Grossman, 1970.

Description

"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 best-seller owes 84, Charing Cross Road." -- Medium.com

A heartwarming love story about people who love books for readers who love books

This funny, poignant, classic love story unfolds through a series of letters between Helene Hanff, a freelance writer living in New York City, and a used-book dealer in London at 84, Charing Cross Road. Through the years, though never meeting and separated both geographically and culturally, they share a charming, sentimental friendship based on their common love for books.

Discover the relationship that has touched the hearts of thousands of readers around the world, and was the basis for a film starring Anthony Hopkins and Anne Bancroft.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff is cherished for its charming and heartfelt correspondence between a New York writer and a London bookseller. Reviews often highlight its warm portrayal of friendship, love for literature, and witty dialogue. The book captivates readers with its simplicity and authenticity, making it a beloved classic in the Arts & Culture category.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140143508

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 1990

Country: United States

Imprint: Penguin USA

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 102g

Pages: 112

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About the Author

Helene Hanff (1915–1997) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the 1940s and ’50s she wrote plays and television scripts in New York City, but found little success until her best-known book, 84, Charing Cross Road, was published in 1970. The book was a smash hit and has been adapted for the radio, stage, film, and television.