leasummer's review against another edition
4.0
This small book made me laugh and cry. Humanity laid bare on a public typewriter in a bookshop. A most enjoyable read - both Gustafson's brief essays and the type written messages left behind.
rach_el's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
3.75
varshiniramaraj's review against another edition
5.0
Super cute, super nice, super fast read!
I loved the tiny stories that went along with the actual notes. As a person who lives in Ann Arbor and walks right by Literati on her way to work every day, this was very cool to see what could have been me if I had typed on that typewriter.
The wall is very beautiful to see in person and Literati is a must-visit if you're in Ann Arbor!!
I loved the tiny stories that went along with the actual notes. As a person who lives in Ann Arbor and walks right by Literati on her way to work every day, this was very cool to see what could have been me if I had typed on that typewriter.
The wall is very beautiful to see in person and Literati is a must-visit if you're in Ann Arbor!!
menniemenace's review against another edition
5.0
This turned out to be great, and I did not see it coming.
It's so warm and 'A-Love-Letter-to-Books'-y even on Audio, which isn't something I thought these types of books could do.
(I'll be back with loads of quotes later)
It's so warm and 'A-Love-Letter-to-Books'-y even on Audio, which isn't something I thought these types of books could do.
(I'll be back with loads of quotes later)
chelsealeem's review against another edition
4.0
A nice little read as I race to meet my 2019 reading goal.
emp1234's review against another edition
5.0
Lovely is the word that keeps coming to mind. You know when you see clichéd reviews "I laughed, I cried"? Well, I did both. Short and sweet. This is a book you can gift anyone who likes books. Or has a heart. I've already recommended it to others.
lelex's review against another edition
4.0
“I lock the door. I turn out the lights. I check every corner, stairwell, closet, and bathroom. I say goodnight to the books.”
My favorites:
I wrote a letter to Santa so he doesn’t think we only talk to him when we want something.
cool air, long walk. warm hand.
Life insists that we endure
I am always wondering,
“Will there be lesbians?”
More often than not,
The answer is a disappointing, “No.”
there are so many birds
My favorites:
I wrote a letter to Santa so he doesn’t think we only talk to him when we want something.
cool air, long walk. warm hand.
Life insists that we endure
I am always wondering,
“Will there be lesbians?”
More often than not,
The answer is a disappointing, “No.”
there are so many birds