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Have you ever seen the move 84 Charing Cross Road? The main characters are played by Anne Bancroft and Anthony Hopkins. It is about a Book Store in London...it is more than that ...it is a love story...it is more than that... it is about Missed Opportunities...never fulfilled. If you did not see it and like a story about book stores and book lovers...then this is a movie for you. Also if you are a fan of Anthony Hopkins and or Anne Bancroft this is a movie for you.

As  book lovers Diane & I really enjoyed the movie.

So one day I am looking for a specific book "Guest of the Ayatollah"  by Mark Bowden and it just so happened I found it but it was a paperback... Most of you who know me I collect Hard Cover 1st Ed. books, but I made an exception because this book was from Charring Cross Bookstore. I immediately ordered it and I received it in time as promised in excellent condition as promised.

Why did I order the paperback? Well, because of the movie and I wanted a memento from Charring Cross Bookstore, London United Kingdomw. The year was 2012 and it was right around Thanksgiving time.

 

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Comments (25)

George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Endre,  Anthony Hopkins and Anne Bancroft were great actors and you can't go wrong with any movie they were in :)

Oct 23, 2015 12:23 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Endre, next time we hit London we will ahve to check out this Charing Cross Book store. There is a book store we go to in London which I believe is near Piccadilly Circus. We have bought books there but for the life of me I cannot think of the name. i will find a book or ask Yolanda.. Maybe we should check out the movie. 

Oct 23, 2015 06:40 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Ok, so I must bookmark this because of the "book"! I don't ever want to become a Kindle reader, thank you very much! I am a voracious reader and bought a hardback recently that I just love, The Oregon Trail A New American Journey--a true story of two brothers who tackle the Oregon Trail in a covered wagon with three mules and a Jack Russell named Olive Oyl. FABULOUS!!! And has a few pictures, which I always love. 

Oct 23, 2015 10:06 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Laura Cerrano  I enjoy your comments some I have to think what did you mean by that:))Endre

Oct 23, 2015 03:14 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Joe Petrowsky  a hundred years ago we were in a quaint Italian Restaurant in LA and sure enough she was having diner there too.... a couple years late my parents were visiting and she was having dinner there again my Father was beside himself seeing her...Endre

Oct 23, 2015 03:16 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Grant Schneider  the books have over taken our home... funny part is I was looking at Hotels that are more known for their books around the world... my surprise is to Diane, next big commission I am taking her to one of these hotels:)), Endre

Oct 23, 2015 03:18 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Wayne Martin  that is my story too, FYI this was a love story never consummated... the books were the connection, Endre

Oct 23, 2015 03:19 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

George Souto  in a previous job my nickname was Dr. Lechter:))Endre

Oct 23, 2015 03:20 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Robert (Bob) Gilbert  the movie is touching some people would call it a "woman's movie".... I loved it since I am a romantic and a book lover...Endre

Oct 23, 2015 04:06 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905  we have all the high speed technology at home... but not when it comes to reading a book... 90% of our books are 1st Ed Hardback  the other 10% is a mix match of books and paper back because Diane is in a few book clubs....Endre

Oct 23, 2015 04:08 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I remember the movie very well, Endre.  I can see why it has a special meaning for you.

Oct 23, 2015 09:54 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing this interesting story behind your book acquisition.

Oct 24, 2015 12:02 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Endre,

Loved that you acquired this book.  Next time, you should fly out to London and really enjoying perusing.  A

Oct 24, 2015 03:28 AM
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Endre, I am a book lover and a movie lover. Thanks for the recommendations. Cool envelope to keep.

Oct 24, 2015 11:04 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Endre

I'm a big reader . . . . and I enjoy browsing in a book store.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Oct 24, 2015 01:22 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Endre Barath, Jr. books have their own charm!

I ordered one Gujarati book - my mother tongue - from India (one of  the best spiritual book), just because I still don't like Kindle.

Oct 24, 2015 02:33 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I always love a good bookstore with character and knowledgeable folks who know their way around literature.

Oct 24, 2015 04:50 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Praful Thakkar books to have their own charm, but I have to say that Digital with a capital D has a real convenience.

Oct 24, 2015 04:51 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

I respect everybody's point of you here when it comes to books— especially since all of you have been so knowledgeable since I've known you! :)

Oct 24, 2015 04:52 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I can spend a whole day in a bookstore especially the same and quaint kind. What discoveries you come upon in there.

Oct 25, 2015 06:57 AM