We’re heartbroken by the death of dear Jon. Many have asked how to help. Please consider supporting our effort to honor his legacy at Bookseller Crow. Share and donate if you can. Thank you.
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A droll odyssey of football and following the dream, it’s a novel he enjoyed very much by an author he had a lot of time for. Read along with us if you want to follow in Jon’s literary footprints.
Thankyou for your love and support.
Crow Team x
It’s been a rough few weeks with a gigantic Jon sized hole in it but we have been fuelled by your kindness and stayed open. Our bestseller so far by miles has been the choice we made with him in mind for next month’s bookgroup.
Onwards.
Hi all! We are going to be CLOSED tomorrow (Monday 1st) to regroup. Thanks for a gratifying weekend and all the good vibes for Jon. Don’t forget us — back on Tuesday!
The bookshop is opening at noon today while we sort ourselves out y’all
Availability will have to be confirmed so we will get back to you asap during shop hours.
If in doubt, give us a ring 02087718831, email or stop in to chat. Thank you so much for understanding, for Jon’s sake let’s keep us going x 2/2
It is always best to come into the shop to buy or order, and when ordering via the website you can use the payment link.
Due to current circumstances, we need to take payment in advance for orders sent via email. This will also be the case for larger orders. 1/2
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Tell me about it. But it's designed that way.
Bit tired today, but I did one anyway.
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Sachin Tendulkar just sent me an email. Asking If I need new clients.
It’s the punchline to a very old joke: God’s got a girlfriend who can sing a bit.
What a terrific game of cricket! #thehundred
On Saturday someone complained to me that Len Deighton hadn't written anything new for ages.
He's quite old now I think, I said.
Even so, they said.
Len Deighton is 96.
True Crime.
Sold a copy of The Salt Path.
Placcy glass on a car aerial
And a good time was had by all
Delivered by Amaz*n (sigh).
Always nice to see someone taking a photograph of a barcode, on a book that can only be bought new from us.
Thanks for my copy Dan.
US president Donald Trump speaking in a microphone, wagging a small finger at his audience.
A drawing representing the eponymous protagonist of Alfred Jarry's play "Père Ubu".
There is no doubt in my mind that the character which comes the closest to DT is Alfred Jarry's Père Ubu.
Herman Melville got a train from London Bridge to Sydenham in April 1857 so as to visit the Crystal Palace. Discovered this today in Hershel Parker's bewildering biography
Great thread Sarah.
Fooled them again eh, mate.