This book deeply resonated with me-however, I read it while sitting on the floor by my terminally ill cat (I miss him so much) who found solace laying with his head cupped in my hand. I am planning a very much anticipated re-read hopefully soon. I will write more about this book at that time.
A very simple, short story--a classic tale of a friendship that grew out of the shared love of books. This true story is told through the 20 years of transatlantic correspondence between New York City based author, Helene Hanff and the English proprietor and staff of Messrs. Marks & Co., the sellers of rare and secondhand books located at 84 Charing Cross Road, London. The book is mostly set in the late 1940's and 50's giving a compelling look at the deprivation felt by Englanders immediately following the second World War. I will read this book again and again.
Dear Fahrenheit 451,
You seem a delightful book but it is not our time. At this point in my reading life I need deep engrossing reads. So I am sending you off with a break up letter--its not you its me--but rest assured I am not weeding you out but merely re-shelving at this point.
With Warm Regards,
Categorically Well-Read Management
