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84 Charing Cross Road

By: Helene Hanff
Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson, John Nettles
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 Told in a series of letters, this true story of the correspondence between a New York writer and a London bookseller has touched the hearts of thousands.©1970 Helene Hanff (P)2007 Hachette Audio Art & Literature Authors Letters & Correspondence Memoirs, Diaries & Correspondence Funny Feel-Good Heartfelt Inspiring Witty

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Critic reviews

"The twenty year correspondence between bookseller Frank Doel, who worked at Marks & Co, specialists in rare and second-hand books, and Helene Hanff, an impoverished New York writer with an irresistible urge to buy books, made joyous reading when it first appeared in 1970 and this unabridged recording of 84 Charing Cross Road makes pleasant listening." ( The Express)
"Human kindness is wonderfully to the fore in this little classic of autobiography, and the combined readings of Juliet Stevenson and John Nettles characterise the writers exquisitely." ( The Times)
"One of the subtlest, sharpest, most moving relationships ever formed between pen pals. I can't imagine it without Stevenson and Nettles. Her warmth, his reticence, their shared love of old books - onionskin pages, leather-bound and gold-embossed, with flyleaf dedications circa 1847 and pencilled notes in the margin - made me weep."( The Guardian)
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Beautifully performed.

This is a delight from start to finish. Not a long listen at 2 hours and 11 minutes, but one that I will return to time and again!

Perfection - the narration is sublime

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in the 1960s I worked in Tavistock Square and my bus home took me past 84 Charing X Road, although I regret never stopping to go in. The whole dialogue so eloquently and well read was a delight from beg to end and I have just bought the DVD too so I can continue to wallow. This book will be listened to again and again. Thank you Juliet and John for your excellent portrayals.

Truly lovely

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such a shame letter writing has died off due to emails and texts brilliant book!!

absolutely loved the book

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A story of enduring correspondence between the owner and staff of a second-hand bookshop and an eccentric American author, post second World War. Just a beautiful illustration of the enduring kindness and dedication of ordinary people. What a heart-warming account beautifully narrated. No wonder this book has been so popular over the years.

Just beautiful and uplifting.

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To be honest I only purchased this to listen to the wonderful voices of the narrators , but I found myself immersed in these letters , so much so , that I was shocked when it ended. I wish we all wrote letters still.

Beautiful

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This is a beautiful simplistic story narrated so well by Juliet Stevenson and John nettles

Over the pond

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Not something I thought that I would normally enjoy, but was recommended to me by a friend and it was a very sweet story.

very cute and sweet story

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I read this book when it was first published and loved it. I love it all over again. Don’t worry about spending a credit on such a short book. Just buy it and enjoy.
P.S. excellent narrators

A great listen

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Although I had heard of 84 Charing Cross Road I didn't listen to it until a friend mentioned it in our regular correspondence (how apt!) and I decided I'd see what she was talking about! I have a love of books of letters and this one didn't disappoint at all, Juliet Stevenson and John Nettles read extremely well, their characterisations was perfect. It is a charming story of a (sadly) bygone age and very enjoyable. I really enjoyed the producer chatting with the readers about the book at the end as well. Highly recommended!

A charming book

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This has always been one of my favourite books, and the reading is excellent. John Nettles is perfect casting for Frank and Juliet Stevenson does a marvelous job as Helene. It's short, but perfect and I smiled to myself the entire time. Well worth an audible credit!!!

Just wonderful!

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