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 arlingirl
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Sat May 06, 2006 11:37 am Post subject: |
 
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NO NO...I've seen Shawshank.  I haven't seen "Stand by Me". 
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 j2brown
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Ah. Sorry for the confusion then. In that case you should go see it again.
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 Twopop 
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I happened upon a wonderful movie on cable yesterday. If you love books, especially old books, and enjoy discovering hidden treasures in tucked-way, dusty little bookshops, then this is for you.
84 Charing Cross Road (1987) is the true story of the 20-year correspondence between a woman in NYC and a bookseller in London around 1950. It stars Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins, Judi Dench, and many others. Don't yawn yet. The story will absolutely suck you in from the opening lines.
This is not a love story in the romantic sense, and it quickly grows beyond the two main characters. If you enjoy movies that cover a span of time, this is for you. If you have ever had a pen-pal (or e-mail pal) and exchanged gifts and souvenirs, you will empathize with the joy experienced by these characters.
It’s not overly-sentimental, and has some wonderful humorous lines – as only the late Mrs. Mel Brooks could deliver. I’m ready to board a plane to London.  |
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genericdragon
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84 Charing Cross Road is a wonderful book... or so Peach tells me. She has read it, but I haven't... yet.
A customer recommended the book to us. She thought we could identify with it since we own a small bookstore. I can tell you this... I don't think I've seen so many tears caused by a story like this one.
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sunshinegirl
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Sat May 13, 2006 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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The Good Sister - which I got from GenericDragon!!
BTW - GD - Do you have 84 Charring Cross Road and the sequel for sell? |
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rebeccabutterfly
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Sat May 13, 2006 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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raise high the roof beam, carpenters and seymour an introduction; i hope they serve beer in hell; and the girls' guide to hunting and fishing.
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genericdragon
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The Good Sister - which I got from GenericDragon!!
BTW - GD - Do you have 84 Charring Cross Road and the sequel for sell? |
we have sent you an email regarding 84 Charring Cross Road and the sequel, which is The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street.
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Feyd_Baron
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Tue May 23, 2006 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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Currently reading Vampire$ by John Steakly (a great tounge-in-cheek sort of book and humor).
Previously, read Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C Clakre.
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 Albi
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Wed May 24, 2006 2:22 am Post subject: |
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Tom Clancy - Patriot Games |
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Morpheus
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I am about to start "The Prestige" by Christopher Priest. Just bought it today!
Chistopher Nolan is doing an adaptation of it for his next film!
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Hurr78
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Thu May 25, 2006 5:33 am Post subject: |
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Just read the classic German novel Homo Faber (Man the Maker), which was made into a film called Voyager about 15 years ago. It was both an intelligent book and a real page-turner. It's worth checking out if you run across it. |
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rebeccabutterfly
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Thu May 25, 2006 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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pride & prejudice for the umpteenth time.
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sunshinegirl
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Thu May 25, 2006 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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Rebecca - P&P is wonderful! I love reading that and having the soundtrack on at the same time! |
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zirael
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Fri May 26, 2006 11:56 am Post subject: |
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I got a good laugh out of the Sisters Grimm: The Fairy Tale Detectives and Unusual Suspects even though they're for elementary age kids. The series is about two sisters who reluctantly become attached to a town of fairy-tale folks and solve strange, magical crimes. Don't read them unless you want your image of childhood fairy tale characters completely corrupted. |
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Nate
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Sat May 27, 2006 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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Currently I am reading a picture book that would simply blow your mind. First sentence, "See Spot Run." Such a classic, I have read it several times! Recommended to all! |
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