Thank you Miranda and Donna for the wonderful vlogs . They are cosy and inspiring and have been helping me so much through a difficult period in my life . Books have comforted and calmed me . Thank you xx
This was such a delight Miranda. You continue to up the bar with your videos. Just when I think they couldn't get any better, you create this magic. Thank you.
I’m so pleased you enjoyed this, Kiki, and that you found it transportive on your lunch break! Hope you get to tour London bookshops yourself some day 😊💕📚
As a 70 year old California USA girl who was born and raised my children and watched my grandchildren grow right here, love listening to you and your Mom. Your channel is always an escape into a dreamy world for me.
This series is superb, Miranda! What a treat to tour bookish London from my home in Canada; so gorgeously shot and narrated. I look forward to getting your next letter!
This was just beautiful Miranda. Wonderful sentiment, words and cinematography. You are so very talented. Thank you so much for sharing. Hope you and your dear mum are having a lovely week x
I love the letter format, compact yet expansive, cogent yet intimate. Cats always steal the show. Visitors always prompt visits to places on my doorstep as a Londoner, yet so far ignored for over two decades! Now, I will finally go to Forster's!! I am gradually pivoting away from London, so I noticed how you love to visit, but are so glad to go home.
The Mozart and Bach selections pair perfectly with your narration. This letter format is perfect for your style. I look forward to "receiving" the next piece of correspondence! I showed this to a friend, and his first reaction was, "Why can't that be my life?!" 😄
I'm a bit late to the party but wanted to save this second video letter for when I could sit down with a cup of hot chocolate, relax and savor the moment. Thank you for taking us on your London literary excursions! I love armchair traveling. All the delight with none of the hassle. It is strange to be a visitor in a city in which you formerly lived, isn't it. Somewhat bittersweet. I love the perfect Viginia Wolfe quote! Thank you for all the time and effort you put into these videos. The end result is quite special!
Oh this was next level Miranda! What a cozy video! Slow walks down London streets in fall and all the bookshops! I also left my London life behind many years ago so this was especially nice to watch. Thank you for this. 😊
I enjoy these videos very much. This one was just perfect following on the 84 Charring Cross book club discussion. Please don’t ever stop - you keep me sane and grateful ❤️
Charming! Charing Cross Road was a favourite haunt of mine during my London days some decades ago, only superseded by Waterstones in Piccadilly in more recent years. My Christmas trip is going to be too short to explore your favourite bookshops but I’m keeping this video of future reference. English bookshops have an appeal that I cannot resist. Lucky you! 😊
I just adore your letter-writing series. Thank you for the love and effort you put into creating these gems. Can one ache with nostalgia for a place one hasn't yet been? The London architecture, alone, sets my heart fluttering. And the books. And that magical stationery store. I hope I will have the chance to visit London and the English countryside more than once so as to sample each season. And what a bonus, those two gorgeous creatures! It's such a treat when a cat deigns to tuck in beside you. For a while I had two, Sappho and Athena (because a house can never have too many goddesses and poets). Then three, when Philo showed up on our patio one winter night and stole everybody's heart. Well, everyone but Sappho. As befits a poet, she is quite vocal. As Philo soon learned, however, sounds are not her only weapons... xx Much love to you and Donna.
I think Helene Hanff would definitely answer 'yes!' to your question, Pamela! I very much you get to England someday; I am sure you would love visiting. Your cats sound adorable too! xxx
Love your letters, a wonderful way to spend 15minuets and a cup of tea. I Am 16 years in the US after my first 30 in greater London, Surrey. I too could not imagine ever living there again, the hustle and bustle and sheer amount of people and traffic would be too over whelming now, but I do miss the special visits and the historical side to London. I especially miss the Christmas visit to Hamleys, Harrods and Fortnum & Masons. Your video brought back some great memories.
Oh Miranda, I am so happy you decided to post the letter video!! It is magical and I love it so much! Your writing skills are so much better than alot of books I've read. Seeing the bookstores and streets was such a treat. And to be that close to Fortnum and Mason...wow! I have never been over the pond, but really want to express how much I appreciate your travel vlogs. Hugs to you and your mom! Again, thank you for this personal letter style video...I feel as if you sent it to just me!!
Dear Miranda, thank you for your lovely letter - it really was a great pleasure. I enjoyed it so much to hear from your little visit and to follow you around. Wished I could have had a nice cup of tea with you at Fortnum's. Hope to see you soon, a lot of greetings to you and your charming mum Donna. A greatful book soul from Germany 📚📚📚
This video warmed my heart so much and makes me yearn for the day I will finally get to go to London and experience the way I want, which is basically, this exact itinerary! Such a lovely letter, Miranda!
This was such an enjoyable walk with you around the bookstores of London. You yourself have a gift of storytelling with such lovely and descriptive words. A most enjoyable stroll with you. Thank you for showing us your favorite places. 📖🇬🇧
I was so delighted when you posted this vlog, I've watched it three times already and will watch it many more times. I love everything about it - the letter writing format reminds me so of Jane Austen, the lovely description of your London visit, the gorgeous kitties (they obviously adored you!), and the stunning tour of London's amazing bookshops, ChoosingKeeping (!!!), and the museums and tea shops. I live in British Columbia, Canada, and the magic just isn't the same here, although nature here is very, very beautiful. But the architecture is non-existent. I lived in Europe for a few years as a child, and I will always, always miss the architecture and culture there. Thank you for taking me/us along on your London trip. Btw, this vlog and your Christmas decorating video are my absolute favorites and ones I will re-watch many times again. Cheers! Marina
Beautiful video! I lived in London while doing my postgrad studies, back in the late 1970's. One of the things I loved most was the bookshops ... afterwards I came back to England on so many occasions, to find piece of mind and enjoy bookshops, Indian meals, and seeing once again my land lady, a most vibrant, joyful and smart woman! ... It's a shame she died some 8 years ago. Since then I have not come back to London again ... and I miss a lot those bookshops, The Elgin in Ladbroke Grove, The Purcell Room In the South Bank and listening to Emma Kirkby's angelic voice ... by the way: I have a daughter and her name is Miranda ... just like you. Thanks for bringing up all those memories of one of my finest periods in life.
Such a gorgeous blog and letter. You have the gift of making each viewer feel your letter is directed towards them! London looked stunning too.i now have even more recommendations for my 'London Notebook' and places to visit when I next visit my children in London. Surely there has to be a book of these wonderful seasonal letters, with recommendations and beautiful photographs all from your unique viewpoint Miranda? I am nursing earache this evening and your video was just the tonic I needed. Thank you X
Miranda what a wonderful video.My husband and I have visited London several times.Each time I rush to your gorgeous bookstores smell in the aroma of books shop and browse.I can see some of my treasured purchases in my bookcase as I write.Your videos are so delightful such a pleasant treat.I have a feeling your mom Donna is your camera person tell her she has a very good eye.
Such a lovely and inspiring video. You set the tone of my evening as only you can. Your stay in London caring for the most adorable cats as your charges was a very pleasant surprise. While drifting through pretty neighborhoods, amazing bookshops and delightful cafes, you sent a strong message of “All be be well.” If we can enjoy what brings us interest, and if we can place ourselves away from the usual (anywhere), then we can reset all that we love about our homes, towns or cities. Thank you for a wonderful video note.
Oh Miranda…what a gem of a video. Your chosen music to accompany your strolls through your favorite haunts was perfect. This will definitely be a part of my London trip next year. And might I say, your “new” handbag 👜 is absolutely beautiful. Your friend is so thoughtful to think of Auntie Miranda to catsit. I hope she calls you next year too. Thank you for sharing your bookish experiences with us. Autumn is certainly a beautiful time of the year in London 🍁🧡🍂🐈
Thank you, sweet Miranda, for the charmingly and beautifully written letter and for the delightful stroll through London and its beauties, most especially the bookshops! Vintage UK books are my favorite! And those gorgeous cats! We have several rescue cats who we adore! So happy to see you had such fun in London. You're so creative; this video is so very artfully wonderful! 🏴💂😻📚🥰
Such an enchanting video, Miranda, I loved the letter format, quite befitting our last Comfort Book Club read. Thank you for reminding me of some of my favorites London haunts and introducing me to new ones. Hoping I will be able to revisit London soon and use your suggestions to map out my strolls over there.
@@MirandaMills yes it was, being royal book seller we were given invitations to one of the coronation balls at the royal Albert hall, I was lucky to have been given one, the bands that played were Ted Heath and Edmondo Ross a memory I'll never forget, still have the photo of me dancing in a white dress with my partner in his tux and tails.that was in 1952.
I really love these 'letters from...' videos- this one was especially charming! What a find that Lorna Hill book was for you, you might say it was fate. Thank you for sharing your lovely words and all the snapshots of your time away, I hope you and your mum thoroughly enjoyed reacquainting yourself with London.
What a wonderful video this is. While I love all of your videos, this is my favorite. The cats you cared for are stunning. I would love getting to cuddle and play with them and would be very sorry to leave them. Your friend is so fortunate to have you to look after them. The book shops you visited made me very envious. London in the autumn is beautiful. Thank you so much and take care.
Dear Miranda Thank you for such a beautiful and charming letter. London, books and cats: this are a few of my favorite things 😊 I hope that in the summer of 2022 I will be able to return to London, I miss the bookshops and museums so much. The Wallace Collection is one of my favorites and Hatchards is amazing! And I will have some new bookshop to visite thanks to you! You are so creative, really beautiful work 😍 Have a nice weekend 🌸😘
Well done, all the way 'round! From the narration and videography to editing and music selection, it's all so engaging and inspiring. Thank you for sharing the beauty and charm of England and your shared love of reading.
I know these videos are very labor intensive, Miranda, but what a treat. You swept me up and took me away. I can only hope to return to London again someday. Thank you. I’ve watched this three times already.
Miranda, how beautifully you created this little video. Such a pleasure to watch, and so many beautiful bookshops to see - as well as our capital's gorgeous architecture.
Thank you Miranda 🥰 I enjoyed watching it. Love the used bookstores and cannot wait to visit London and browse those amazing treasure spots. This is so useful, I will know where to go. No travel is complete without visiting a bookshop📚
This was so lovely! I just sat back and relaxed after a long day, listening to your musings on books and London and turn my head sideways to see the titles of the books on the shelves! I am just going to dream about books tonight and make my Birthday and Christmas wishlist out in my head!!!
Love, love, love this video! It had me drooling....The commentary and music added a nice touch. While, New England, US has it's share of new and used bookshops, I think yours are the best! At least from what I saw in your video.
I love everything about this video. ❤️ Thank you so much for taking us along on your visits to the amazing book shops! The museum with the café was such a treat, too. Not to mention the wonderful background music and of course, the beautiful cats. 🐈⬛
What a gorgeous video and yes you inspired me to go to London bookshops!! I hope I can go soon. I took notes so I will be thrilled to visit the places and bookshops you highlighted. Thanks so much.
This was GREAT! Really enjoyed. 84 Charring Cross Rd.!!!!! WOO-HOO!! One of my oldest and favorite books. Unfortunately, bookshops in this part of America (Mi.) are/ have disappeared. Just 2/3 big chains, but no little or big independently owned. Don't know why that is. I used to live in Massachusetts, Lexington where the Revolutionary War started. A 20 min. drive from Boston. There was The Brattle St. Bookshop. I think built in the late 1600's. When I got older, I could take the bus in by myself. Oh! I was in Heaven! History and books! I would love to open a little bookshop with a Tea room and also sell stationery. I love to use my fountain pen when I write letters. Can't always because that type paper is getting too expensive for me. I collect pens and have billions of writing paper I can use. Thank you for this delightful video!🤗
Hello Miranda! What a beautiful letter! Thank you for taking us with you in your visit to London! I would love to visit the city and the great bookshops one day. Cheers!
Dear Miranda, Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story. London is my favourite city in the world and oh how I miss her. Being so far away in Australia I long to return. Although, I have the great pleasure of being able to visit and purchase from so many bookshops thanks to His Majesties Internet and Royal Mail.
This was absolutely beautiful Miranda! Whenever I visit London, hopefully soon, I shall be using this video as a guide to check out the numerous books on my list made using your wonderful recommendations😀 Your videos are the highlight of my week truly, and I cannot wait for the next one! Hope you had a lovely birthday❤️
Your videos are so soothing, gentle, well produced and enjoyable. Your channel is just what I needed to relieve the Monday blues. So glad I discovered you, Miranda.💕
Now I see why it took longer for you to finish this video... it is truly a gorgeous love letter to London! I was really looking forward to it, though with a bit of trepidation because I knew the moment I pressed play I would burst into tears. Which is exactly what happened. So many spots and bookshops I went to on my visit to London, exactly 6 years ago!!... THAT is the London I saw, autumnal and melancholic. So beautiful. How lovely that you were able to spend some time there and share the experience with your mum! I truly appreciate that you took the time and effort to film and edit this video for us. Thank you so so much. I loved it! You have a gift. ps. They were tears of joy, I swear!
Miranda. How lovely to find your videos, a friend sent it to me. I am so like you in loving the countryside more than the city. Yet I so loved your tour of the book shops. Having envisioned 84 charming cross road neighbors for years.
Hi Miranda, I am so glad I found your channel. To start with the letter is such a wonderful thing and so sad that many young people don’t know the joy of receiving a hand written letter. The secondhand bookstore was wonderful and made me want to visit London again. Sigh! Maybe next year. Aloha.
This was stunning. London, cats, books and stationery. Absolute perfection.
Thank you for producing such a serene and healing moving pictures. At this point of my life, I truly need it the most.
Lovely, lovely London visit with all my favorite kind of shops and bookstores. Beautiful editing and music....What a pleasure!
Thank you Miranda and Donna for the wonderful vlogs . They are cosy and inspiring and have been helping me so much through a difficult period in my life . Books have comforted and calmed me . Thank you xx
You're very welcome, and I'm so glad the videos are helping! xx
This was such a delight Miranda. You continue to up the bar with your videos. Just when I think they couldn't get any better, you create this magic. Thank you.
That’s so kind of you to say, Gina! Thank you so much ☺️ 💕
OMG!!!! This video Made me so Happy… I was eating a late lunch and almost forgot where I was.. What a Beautiful letter and Amazing Video 🥰
I’m so pleased you enjoyed this, Kiki, and that you found it transportive on your lunch break! Hope you get to tour London bookshops yourself some day 😊💕📚
Everything about this was enchanting! I believe you could publish a beautiful book with your letters and photography. Loved the Virginia Woolf quote.
As a 70 year old California USA girl who was born and raised my children and watched my grandchildren grow right here, love listening to you and your Mom. Your channel is always an escape into a dreamy world for me.
Thanks so much for those kind words, Kaye!
This series is superb, Miranda!
What a treat to tour bookish London from my home in Canada; so gorgeously shot and narrated. I look forward to getting your next letter!
Thank you very much! So glad you’re enjoying the ‘letters’ 😊💕
You've spoiled us once again with your marvelous writing, your whit, your talent and such lovely scenery and music! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
That's so kind - thank you very much! Really glad you enjoyed it 😊
This was just beautiful Miranda. Wonderful sentiment, words and cinematography. You are so very talented. Thank you so much for sharing. Hope you and your dear mum are having a lovely week x
This video really tugged at my heartstrings. Simply beautiful! xo
Thank you ❤️
Be still my heart. The Book shops!!! My anglophile soul is full. Thank you Miranda. Lovely. 📚🤗💕
Glad you enjoyed it, Diane!!
I love the letter format, compact yet expansive, cogent yet intimate. Cats always steal the show. Visitors always prompt visits to places on my doorstep as a Londoner, yet so far ignored for over two decades! Now, I will finally go to Forster's!! I am gradually pivoting away from London, so I noticed how you love to visit, but are so glad to go home.
So glad you enjoy this format! I definitely recommend paying Foster Books a visit!! Angie’s nearby is a lovely cafe too 💚
Wonderful video! I too could spend days browsing bookshops ❤️
My favourite activity 😄📚💕
The Mozart and Bach selections pair perfectly with your narration. This letter format is perfect for your style. I look forward to "receiving" the next piece of correspondence!
I showed this to a friend, and his first reaction was, "Why can't that be my life?!" 😄
I'm a bit late to the party but wanted to save this second video letter for when I could sit down with a cup of hot chocolate, relax and savor the moment. Thank you for taking us on your London literary excursions! I love armchair traveling. All the delight with none of the hassle. It is strange to be a visitor in a city in which you formerly lived, isn't it. Somewhat bittersweet. I love the perfect Viginia Wolfe quote! Thank you for all the time and effort you put into these videos. The end result is quite special!
So glad you enjoyed it, and perfect to have a hot chocolate to hand!
Thank you Miranda and Mum . What a lovely peaceful video . Loved the piano playing too.
So glad you enjoyed it!
Such a beautiful love letter to London bookshops, I wish I could visit them all! Thank you so very much 📚❤
This was so lovely! I'll be back for a second and more looks at it, as I could not take it all in with just one! Thank you so much!
So happy you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊📚🍂
Oh this was next level Miranda! What a cozy video! Slow walks down London streets in fall and all the bookshops! I also left my London life behind many years ago so this was especially nice to watch. Thank you for this. 😊
Thank you so much, Marjorie! I’m
so glad you enjoyed this virtual trip to London 💕😊
I enjoy these videos very much. This one was just perfect following on the 84 Charring Cross book club discussion. Please don’t ever stop - you keep me sane and grateful ❤️
Thank you very much! I definitely felt the spirit of Helene Hanff in the air!! xxx
Charming! Charing Cross Road was a favourite haunt of mine during my London days some decades ago, only superseded by Waterstones in Piccadilly in more recent years. My Christmas trip is going to be too short to explore your favourite bookshops but I’m keeping this video of future reference. English bookshops have an appeal that I cannot resist. Lucky you! 😊
Enjoy your trip & book shopping, even if it’s a shorter one! Xx
This was a balm for my soul this morning. Thank you.
This was simply the most comforting thing ever to watch. THANK YOU, Miranda.
So glad you enjoyed it!
Very very lovely letter Miranda!
I just adore your letter-writing series. Thank you for the love and effort you put into creating these gems. Can one ache with nostalgia for a place one hasn't yet been? The London architecture, alone, sets my heart fluttering. And the books. And that magical stationery store. I hope I will have the chance to visit London and the English countryside more than once so as to sample each season. And what a bonus, those two gorgeous creatures! It's such a treat when a cat deigns to tuck in beside you. For a while I had two, Sappho and Athena (because a house can never have too many goddesses and poets). Then three, when Philo showed up on our patio one winter night and stole everybody's heart. Well, everyone but Sappho. As befits a poet, she is quite vocal. As Philo soon learned, however, sounds are not her only weapons... xx Much love to you and Donna.
I think Helene Hanff would definitely answer 'yes!' to your question, Pamela! I very much you get to England someday; I am sure you would love visiting. Your cats sound adorable too! xxx
Lovely video Miranda. I love the idea that your writing us a letter. It's different from anything else on you tube.Thank you! Have a good day.❤😊
Thank you! So glad you're enjoying the letter format!
Thank you for this lovely video - I enjoyed it so much, I never wanted it to end! Cats and books, my two favorite things.
Thank very much, Christy! So glad you enjoyed it 😊📚🐈
Perfect timing.I'm off to London for a day out at book shops in a couple of weeks. So helpful, thank you xxx
What a lovely video. Thank you for taking us on a tour with you - delightful ☺️🙏
So glad you enjoyed it - thank you! xxx
What a great video! Thank you for the tour.
So glad you enjoyed it!
I absolutely adored this video Miranda! I loved the narrative so much and oh my word those beautiful bookshops 😍❤
Yay! So glad you liked it - thank you 😊📚🍂
Gorgeous video, thank you so much…🙏🏻
So glad you enjoyed it!
What a wonderful and cosy video, it was lovely to be shown round London by you. Thank you :)
Thanks so much ☺️📚🍂
Love your letters, a wonderful way to spend 15minuets and a cup of tea. I Am 16 years in the US after my first 30 in greater London, Surrey. I too could not imagine ever living there again, the hustle and bustle and sheer amount of people and traffic would be too over whelming now, but I do miss the special visits and the historical side to London. I especially miss the Christmas visit to Hamleys, Harrods and Fortnum & Masons. Your video brought back some great memories.
Wonderful!
Oh, this was so lovely Miranda. Such a cosy video to curl up with at the end of a busy day! Thank you ❤️
So glad you enjoyed it, Emma! ❤️
Such a lovely video. Looks like a dream trip! I can’t wait to see what you’ve returned home with.
Thank you! We did have a lovely time 📚 ❤️
Oh Miranda, I am so happy you decided to post the letter video!! It is magical and I love it so much! Your writing skills are so much better than alot of books I've read. Seeing the bookstores and streets was such a treat. And to be that close to Fortnum and Mason...wow! I have never been over the pond, but really want to express how much I appreciate your travel vlogs. Hugs to you and your mom! Again, thank you for this personal letter style video...I feel as if you sent it to just me!!
So glad you enjoyed it, Kami!
Dear Miranda,
thank you for your lovely letter - it really was a great pleasure.
I enjoyed it so much to hear from your little visit and to follow you around. Wished I could have had a nice cup of tea with you at Fortnum's.
Hope to see you soon,
a lot of greetings to you and your charming mum Donna.
A greatful book soul from Germany
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This video warmed my heart so much and makes me yearn for the day I will finally get to go to London and experience the way I want, which is basically, this exact itinerary! Such a lovely letter, Miranda!
So happy it spoke to you! I hope you make it to London soon!
This was such an enjoyable walk with you around the bookstores of London. You yourself have a gift of storytelling with such lovely and descriptive words. A most enjoyable stroll with you. Thank you for showing us your favorite places. 📖🇬🇧
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for your lovely words xxx
Just lovely. Thank you!
oh, i love these letter videos! 💛
I was so delighted when you posted this vlog, I've watched it three times already and will watch it many more times. I love everything about it - the letter writing format reminds me so of Jane Austen, the lovely description of your London visit, the gorgeous kitties (they obviously adored you!), and the stunning tour of London's amazing bookshops, ChoosingKeeping (!!!), and the museums and tea shops. I live in British Columbia, Canada, and the magic just isn't the same here, although nature here is very, very beautiful. But the architecture is non-existent. I lived in Europe for a few years as a child, and I will always, always miss the architecture and culture there. Thank you for taking me/us along on your London trip. Btw, this vlog and your Christmas decorating video are my absolute favorites and ones I will re-watch many times again. Cheers! Marina
Thanks so much for the very kind words, Marina!
Beautiful video! I lived in London while doing my postgrad studies, back in the late 1970's. One of the things I loved most was the bookshops ... afterwards I came back to England on so many occasions, to find piece of mind and enjoy bookshops, Indian meals, and seeing once again my land lady, a most vibrant, joyful and smart woman! ... It's a shame she died some 8 years ago. Since then I have not come back to London again ... and I miss a lot those bookshops, The Elgin in Ladbroke Grove, The Purcell Room In the South Bank and listening to Emma Kirkby's angelic voice ... by the way: I have a daughter and her name is Miranda ... just like you. Thanks for bringing up all those memories of one of my finest periods in life.
Such a gorgeous blog and letter. You have the gift of making each viewer feel your letter is directed towards them! London looked stunning too.i now have even more recommendations for my 'London Notebook' and places to visit when I next visit my children in London. Surely there has to be a book of these wonderful seasonal letters, with recommendations and beautiful photographs all from your unique viewpoint Miranda?
I am nursing earache this evening and your video was just the tonic I needed. Thank you X
Oh thank you so much, Penny! So happy you enjoy the letter format! x
What an absolute treat. I watch and rewatch all your videos and thank the booktube gods that inspired you to set up your own channel. 💓💓
Aw thanks so much ☺️📚❤️
Oh..
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 😊📚💕
Miranda what a wonderful video.My husband and I have visited London several times.Each time I rush to your gorgeous bookstores smell in the aroma of books shop and browse.I can see some of my treasured purchases in my bookcase as I write.Your videos are so delightful such a pleasant treat.I have a feeling your mom Donna is your camera person tell her she has a very good eye.
I have just discovered your channel, I am housebound and thoroughly enjoyed a stroll around the charming bookshops, thank you so much ! xx
Such a lovely and inspiring video. You set the tone of my evening as only you can. Your stay in London caring for the most adorable cats as your charges was a very pleasant surprise. While drifting through pretty neighborhoods, amazing bookshops and delightful cafes, you sent a strong message of “All be be well.” If we can enjoy what brings us interest, and if we can place ourselves away from the usual (anywhere), then we can reset all that we love about our homes, towns or cities. Thank you for a wonderful video note.
I love this and London is so full of bookshops…must be heaven
Absolutely delightful
What lovely cats! I’m going to London at the end of the month and can’t wait to check out some of these bookshops!
They are adorable! Enjoy your book shopping in London!
This was delightful. I'm so glad I've stumbled across your channel.
I'm so glad too! Thank you!
Oh Miranda…what a gem of a video. Your chosen music to accompany your strolls through your favorite haunts was perfect. This will definitely be a part of my London trip next year. And might I say, your “new” handbag 👜 is absolutely beautiful. Your friend is so thoughtful to think of Auntie Miranda to catsit. I hope she calls you next year too. Thank you for sharing your bookish experiences with us. Autumn is certainly a beautiful time of the year in London 🍁🧡🍂🐈
Thank you very much! Yes, I'm very glad my (still feels new to me!) bag finally got it's London outing!! xxx
Absolutely lovely Miranda and I loved that this was a letter, I enjoyed it very much. So many bookshops too!! It made me feel very happy xo
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you, Yumi! xxx
Hello!!! Thank you for the wonderful video! It was really special! All the best, Miranda and Donna!
That was lovely. How I wish I could go to those wonderful bookshops.....
Thank you, sweet Miranda, for the charmingly and beautifully written letter and for the delightful stroll through London and its beauties, most especially the bookshops! Vintage UK books are my favorite! And those gorgeous cats! We have several rescue cats who we adore! So happy to see you had such fun in London. You're so creative; this video is so very artfully wonderful! 🏴💂😻📚🥰
Thank you so much for the very kind words. So happy you enjoyed the video!
Such an enchanting video, Miranda, I loved the letter format, quite befitting our last Comfort Book Club read. Thank you for reminding me of some of my favorites London haunts and introducing me to new ones. Hoping I will be able to revisit London soon and use your suggestions to map out my strolls over there.
Thanks so much! I started the letter format in September and am definitely hoping to make it at least a once a month feature! xxx
I loved seeing Hatchard's again, I worked there in 1954 , left to get married and moved to U.S can't believe that was 67 yrs ago?
Wow! Amazing! It must have been fun working there in the '50s!!
@@MirandaMills yes it was, being royal book seller we were given invitations to one of the coronation balls at the royal Albert hall, I was lucky to have been given one, the bands that played were Ted Heath and Edmondo Ross a memory I'll never forget, still have the photo of me dancing in a white dress with my partner in his tux and tails.that was in 1952.
Thank you for this fantastic gift for us !!!
I really love these 'letters from...' videos- this one was especially charming! What a find that Lorna Hill book was for you, you might say it was fate. Thank you for sharing your lovely words and all the snapshots of your time away, I hope you and your mum thoroughly enjoyed reacquainting yourself with London.
Thank you! We had such a fun time!
Thank you Miranda. An absolute delight
This is delightful, thank you so much Miranda! It will be watched many times with something new to see each time I’m sure💕
What a wonderful video this is. While I love all of your videos, this is my favorite. The cats you cared for are stunning. I would love getting to cuddle and play with them and would be very sorry to leave them. Your friend is so fortunate to have you to look after them. The book shops you visited made me very envious. London in the autumn is beautiful. Thank you so much and take care.
Thank you so much! xxx
Dear Miranda
Thank you for such a beautiful and charming letter. London, books and cats: this are a few of my favorite things 😊
I hope that in the summer of 2022 I will be able to return to London, I miss the bookshops and museums so much. The Wallace Collection is one of my favorites and Hatchards is amazing! And I will have some new bookshop to visite thanks to you!
You are so creative, really beautiful work 😍
Have a nice weekend 🌸😘
Thank you so much Teresa! I’m glad you enjoyed the video & it took you on a little virtual trip to London 😊❤️
Well done, all the way 'round! From the narration and videography to editing and music selection, it's all so engaging and inspiring. Thank you for sharing the beauty and charm of England and your shared love of reading.
So happy you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊
I want to fly to the UK and visit all the sights in London! Wonderful video! ❤️❤️
I know these videos are very labor intensive, Miranda, but what a treat. You swept me up and took me away. I can only hope to return to London again someday. Thank you. I’ve watched this three times already.
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you xxx
What a lovely video ☺️ I’m missing London much more now :) thank you for taking me back as well 🥰
Wonderful! I love getting a letter from you!
Thank you!
Omg I adored this one! Narrated perfectly just like a walk with a celebrated author…you choose.
Miranda, how beautifully you created this little video. Such a pleasure to watch, and so many beautiful bookshops to see - as well as our capital's gorgeous architecture.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your kind words 💕
Thank you Miranda 🥰 I enjoyed watching it. Love the used bookstores and cannot wait to visit London and browse those amazing treasure spots.
This is so useful, I will know where to go. No travel is complete without visiting a bookshop📚
I so agree, Tami!
Very beautiful Miranda! Thank you so much! 🌸🌸🤗🤗
Thank you for this lovely video, Miranda; it looks like you had a wonderful time. Those cats are adorable xx
This was so lovely! I just sat back and relaxed after a long day, listening to your musings on books and London and turn my head sideways to see the titles of the books on the shelves! I am just going to dream about books tonight and make my Birthday and Christmas wishlist out in my head!!!
That sounds like the best kind of dream! 😀 So glad you enjoyed the video - thank you! xxx
Love, love, love this video! It had me drooling....The commentary and music added a nice touch. While, New England, US has it's share of new and used bookshops, I think yours are the best! At least from what I saw in your video.
Thank you so much!
I love everything about this video. ❤️ Thank you so much for taking us along on your visits to the amazing book shops! The museum with the café was such a treat, too. Not to mention the wonderful background music and of course, the beautiful cats. 🐈⬛
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! xxx
What a gorgeous video and yes you inspired me to go to London bookshops!! I hope I can go soon. I took notes so I will be thrilled to visit the places and bookshops you highlighted. Thanks so much.
Thank you! Hope you get there soon! xxx
This was GREAT! Really enjoyed. 84 Charring Cross Rd.!!!!! WOO-HOO!! One of my oldest and favorite books. Unfortunately, bookshops in this part of America (Mi.) are/ have disappeared. Just 2/3 big chains, but no little or big independently owned. Don't know why that is. I used to live in Massachusetts, Lexington where the Revolutionary War started. A 20 min. drive from Boston. There was The Brattle St. Bookshop. I think built in the late 1600's. When I got older, I could take the bus in by myself. Oh! I was in Heaven! History and books! I would love to open a little bookshop with a Tea room and also sell stationery. I love to use my fountain pen when I write letters. Can't always because that type paper is getting too expensive for me. I collect pens and have billions of writing paper I can use. Thank you for this delightful video!🤗
Just lovely!
What a beautiful heart warming letter 🧡❤🩷London (Chelsea) always has a special place in our hearts too! Thank you for sharing xxx
So happy you enjoyed this video! Thank you so much for your support! I appreciate your kindness so much ❤️📚💐
Lovely Miranda. Please keep the writing up - I will be first in line to buy your book
That's so kind! Thank you xxx
I love this format. Thank you for taking us on your travels!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊
Hello Miranda! What a beautiful letter! Thank you for taking us with you in your visit to London! I would love to visit the city and the great bookshops one day. Cheers!
So glad you enjoyed it, Julia, and I hope you make it to London yourself one day! ❤️
Dear Miranda,
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story. London is my favourite city in the world and oh how I miss her. Being so far away in Australia I long to return. Although, I have the great pleasure of being able to visit and purchase from so many bookshops thanks to His Majesties Internet and Royal Mail.
This was absolutely beautiful Miranda! Whenever I visit London, hopefully soon, I shall be using this video as a guide to check out the numerous books on my list made using your wonderful recommendations😀 Your videos are the highlight of my week truly, and I cannot wait for the next one! Hope you had a lovely birthday❤️
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for your lovely words xxx
I live in Battersea, so close ! What a beautiful video. Thanks for sharing.
Such a lovely video, thank you!
Miranda this was so beautiful…thank you for sharing this.. glad you had such a good birthday week!
Thank you so much! It was indeed a lovely birthday surprise! xxx
Your videos are so soothing, gentle, well produced and enjoyable. Your channel is just what I needed to relieve the Monday blues. So glad I discovered you, Miranda.💕
Now I see why it took longer for you to finish this video... it is truly a gorgeous love letter to London! I was really looking forward to it, though with a bit of trepidation because I knew the moment I pressed play I would burst into tears. Which is exactly what happened. So many spots and bookshops I went to on my visit to London, exactly 6 years ago!!... THAT is the London I saw, autumnal and melancholic. So beautiful. How lovely that you were able to spend some time there and share the experience with your mum! I truly appreciate that you took the time and effort to film and edit this video for us. Thank you so so much. I loved it! You have a gift. ps. They were tears of joy, I swear!
I just adore you. You create the most wonderful videos. This one however felt like an extra special treat. Thank you.
You are so welcome! Thanks for the kind words!
Miranda. How lovely to find your videos,
a friend sent it to me.
I am so like you in loving the countryside more than the city. Yet I so loved your tour of the book shops. Having envisioned 84 charming cross road neighbors for years.
That was a treat Miranda xx
Hi Miranda, I am so glad I found your channel. To start with the letter is such a wonderful thing and so sad that many young people don’t know the joy of receiving a hand written letter. The secondhand bookstore was wonderful and made me want to visit London again. Sigh! Maybe next year. Aloha.