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fast delivery and merchandise in very good condition. 84 Charing Cross Raod. Wonderful book that I read over 20 years ago and loved it all over again.
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The book was delightful. The copy was old which gave me the feeling that I was reading the book when it was written. I'll pass it on to another book-lover friend.
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This book is a collection of a series of letters exchanged by the author, Helene Hanff, a New York writer, and the employees, though primarily Frank Doel, of Marks & Co, a London-based antiquarian bookseller. These letters occurred over a period...
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Julia was a fascinating woman. I never realized what she went through to finally be able to write her 1st cookbook and have her own TV show. It made me look at her in an entirely different light. Neat lady.
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(Unlike some reviewers here, I choose to review the book, not its subject.)

There is no reason to read this book. As others have noted, it's chock-full of minutia, based very obviously on letters and diaries. The trouble is that there...
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Someone with such a zest for living deserves a much better biography written about her! Julia Child's life as seen through the words of this author lacks a lot of spice. You trudge through this book rather than read it. It's filled with random...
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Big Russ and Me was a gift to my husband for Father's Day. He loved it and insisted I read it when he was finished. Frankly, I felt I had already read it as he kept reading different parts of it to me. It made us both yearn for a simpler life. His...
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I really had a hard time trying to finish this book about the perfect son and the perfect father and the perfect democrats and the perfect priests.

I still don't know if this was ghost written for the catholic church or the liberal...
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This book was not meant to be a nuanced portrait, so you won't like it if that is what you are looking for. Russert's tale is simple and straightforward. He's and trying to remember a lot of the good things he learned over his too-short life....
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I enjoyed both books by Ms. Karr. She speaks of happiness hidden in a dysfunctional childhood. I believe more young adults should read her books and realize that happiness comes from within and as adults it is no longer our parents who control...
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I am so disappointed with the way in which Karr chose to write this memoir. I was tempted to put it down more than once while I was reading it, but her subject matter kept me interested, and I did finish it. However, her style of writing is just...
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yet another 'messed up girl grows up' memoir. it's sentimental and well-written, but as a guy, i found it hard to relate.
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Augusten Burroughs is a testiment to the human spirit. His honesty and amazing wit are what make his books so special and DRY is no exception. This is an honest look at addiction, personel struggle and sobriety done with just the right amount of...
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I started to suspect something was wrong with this book about 15 pages in. It didn't read like a memoir--the story though entertaining felt really contrived, fake. So I scanned back to the introductory pages and there it was, the Author's Note:...
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You will like this book:
*If you have not read too many other of Burroughs' books (some of the life details get repetitive)
*If you appreciate a cynical outlook and a dry sense of humor
*If you can handle raw, sometimes harsh...
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The Lost Highway of the American Dream.

I love social satire. I don't need my characters to be loveable; I don't even need them to be likeable. I just need them to be what they are, even if it's revolting.

Now, I wasn't...
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I've read Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas a few times, starting first in high school, few years later in college, and then recently now. The first time I read it, I thought it was funny, zany, and wild. The second time, the enjoyment is half taken...
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As a recent college grad with time to kill unemployed, I wanted to like this book, I really did. Many of my friends have recommended I read it, although I am beginning to think they never read it either. I had no problem putting this book down,...
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We used it for a book discussion, my sons and I, we all read it from a different perspective, siblings, students, caretaker, young men starting their careers. We all enjoyed it. Funny, sad, thought provoking.
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"[...] brevity is the soul of wit"

Actual dialogue (page 64):
"Are you bored?"
"Yeah," he says.
"Why?"
"Because you're just lying there."
"Well, I'm tired."
"Well, I'm bored."
"Why don't you...
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I bought this book because of all the rave reviews from critics and the because it was a Pulitzer finalist. I read the first one-third of the story and really enjoyed his candid writing style. I am from the Bay Area and too lost my mother at an...
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Even though this book came out ages ago, I just got the chance to read it for the first time last month. It may sound like a cliche, but I couldn't put it down. In between the chaos that is/was her life and really great writing style of Neil...
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I think my expectations got in the way of my enjoying this book. Jenna Jameson is the ultimate adult actress, and she is also the consumate business woman. In addition to her looks, she is intelligent, otherwise she would not have risen to the...
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When I first purchased this book, I wanted to know what makes a girl into a pornstar and why would she continue to do it if everyone is putting her down. As I read the first 300 pages of this book, I learned that Jenna had serious self-esteem...
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What an enjoyable book! As a film buff, and a "Brisco County, Jr." fan, I looked forward to learning more about Bruce Campbell. This book really, though, is a terrific inside look into the movie making industry. The details about making "Evil...
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I am not the kind of person to write reviews, but I feel morally obliged to get the truth out about this book.

Having seen the overwhelmingly glowing reviews of this book and being surrounded by actor friends I couldn't wait to read it. The...
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I t Was a O.K by Bruce Campell. It was about him making Evil Dead.

Really cool book if you just dont have anything else to read!

/Mireille
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The product & service was outstanding. Prompt delivery, and extremely pleased with the book. Thank you.
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Its all random and abstract things.
Frankly, I didn't understand much in this book.
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The book is in great condition and it arrived quickly but the content was Nice, but wasnt what I thought it would be.
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