tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post7847660366181883160..comments2024-03-08T17:06:56.189+00:00Comments on mrs miniver's daughter: maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13955194101659665925noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-28568404064148224302011-10-14T23:34:17.736+01:002011-10-14T23:34:17.736+01:00You're forgiven, then :) I'm always happy...You're forgiven, then :) I'm always happy to go a little out of my way to see a bookshop, especially if it's encouraging a new one.StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-25087719047879415242011-10-12T23:34:43.378+01:002011-10-12T23:34:43.378+01:00I looked in yesterday and the poor man was still u...I looked in yesterday and the poor man was still up his ladder, unpacking boxes, Simon - and the shop still isn't open.<br />Of course, I inveigled my way in for another look. I think it'll be the kind of shop that's very nice to have locally - but doubt it's vaut le détour. A long détour in your case! <br />But we shall see ...should be open in a few days. I hope it does well.maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955194101659665925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-46020784819972055782011-10-12T23:14:18.377+01:002011-10-12T23:14:18.377+01:00Still waiting for the report on this one, Mary!Still waiting for the report on this one, Mary!StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-68239024312327555762011-10-05T00:26:52.004+01:002011-10-05T00:26:52.004+01:00It will be impossible to walk past without going i...It will be impossible to walk past without going in, Simon. Hard to tell from today's quick glance whether it will be worth crossing London for a visit.maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955194101659665925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-59571792065941518482011-10-04T23:56:12.686+01:002011-10-04T23:56:12.686+01:00I hope you've resigned yourself to losing ALL ...I hope you've resigned yourself to losing ALL your money to it.<br /><br />And please let me know where it is, once you've had first dibs... I'll be back in London towards the end of October, and might well pay a visit...StuckInABookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017836017530130716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-33333856070646335022011-10-04T22:57:08.169+01:002011-10-04T22:57:08.169+01:00I can't wait to read your report. I've ju...I can't wait to read your report. I've just checked I only have 10 of the traditional Viragos left, (I used to lend them to friends when I was in my twenties, and they rarely returned!)<br />I do love a good second hand book shop! Happy hunting Mary.scrumptious dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419573938670000694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-19949478848241002362011-10-04T22:32:20.851+01:002011-10-04T22:32:20.851+01:00I'll be in there as soon as they open on Monda...I'll be in there as soon as they open on Monday, and I'll report back, Jude! It's dreadful ... a bookshop between me and the tube station. How will I ever get out and get anything done!maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955194101659665925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-75218872390137589142011-10-04T22:24:50.378+01:002011-10-04T22:24:50.378+01:00Oh! I really need some more green Viragos! I thi...Oh! I really need some more green Viragos! I think your near me, so tomorrow I'm driving round the whole borough looking for bookshops!scrumptious dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419573938670000694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-90493195868745764722011-10-04T21:51:58.962+01:002011-10-04T21:51:58.962+01:00Charlie, your comment reminded me of this: http://...Charlie, your comment reminded me of this: http://smellofbooks.com/aromas/new-book-smell/<br /><br />Maybe we could design a range of very expensive, perfumed candles?maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955194101659665925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-76176039677225261662011-10-04T21:39:45.029+01:002011-10-04T21:39:45.029+01:00I've always said that 'Eau de Second Hand ...I've always said that 'Eau de Second Hand Bookshop' is the finest scent there is. Lucky you....Eggs on the Roofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739870343269204484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-7712168814218725682011-10-04T21:28:59.962+01:002011-10-04T21:28:59.962+01:00Lucille, maybe we should have a group outing to Ch...Lucille, maybe we should have a group outing to Charing X Road! When they've had time to recover from Darlene's visit!maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955194101659665925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-88493166390727382722011-10-04T21:26:49.136+01:002011-10-04T21:26:49.136+01:00Darlene, I did say I'd bring him some more cus...Darlene, I did say I'd bring him some more customers. But I'm revealing nothing until I've had the first rummage ... especially to anyone taller than I am!maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955194101659665925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-46264213292550299802011-10-04T21:07:18.516+01:002011-10-04T21:07:18.516+01:00Well done, Mary! You could tell him you're do...Well done, Mary! You could tell him you're doing research for a very wide audience of 20th century booklovers...and it's the truth!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415316482631852565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-73088564398324418212011-10-04T21:03:01.709+01:002011-10-04T21:03:01.709+01:00Oh now you must tell where it is. Please? I promis...Oh now you must tell where it is. Please? I promise not to take all the best books! K xkristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892467118097087057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-29232297659395395652011-10-04T20:49:35.716+01:002011-10-04T20:49:35.716+01:00Group outing??Group outing??Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-47614199845541331332011-10-04T19:27:10.996+01:002011-10-04T19:27:10.996+01:00I was aching to have a good rummage, Toffeeapple.I was aching to have a good rummage, Toffeeapple.maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955194101659665925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731398893178184544.post-47302018133921452282011-10-04T19:17:28.517+01:002011-10-04T19:17:28.517+01:00I shall expect a full report! How exciting Mary, ...I shall expect a full report! How exciting Mary, I wish I were nearer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com