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Mail Obsession: A Journey Round Britain by Postcode | Mark Mason
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'FASCINATING' Daily Mail 'FULL OF AMAZING FACTS' The QI Elves Each of the United Kingdom's 124 postcode areas has a story to tell, an unexpected nugget to dust off and treasure. Mark Mason has embarked on a tour of the country, immersing himself in Britain's history on a roundabout journey from AB to ZE. On the lookout for interesting place names and unusual monuments, along the way he discovers what the Queen keeps in her handbag, why the Jack Russell has a white coat and how Jimi Hendrix got confused by the M1. At the same time Mason paints an affectionate portrait of Britain in the 21st century, from aggressive seagulls in Blackpool to 'seasoned' drinkers in Surrey. And his travels offer the perfect opportunity to delve into the history of the Royal Mail, complete with pillar boxes, posties and Penny Reds - plus Oscar Wilde's unconventional method of posting a letter. A playful mix of fact, anecdote and overheard conversation, MAIL OBSESSION pays homage to Britain's wonderful past and its curious present.
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Aimeesue
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Just when I was sad because I was bereft of Book Mail … Now I‘m happy again. Doesn‘t take much, really.

LeahBergen Always such a beautiful sight! 6y
wanderinglynn Book mail is the bestest! 👍🏻 6y
Bookwomble I got some today, too and haven't had chance to open them yet. I've got cat-paralysis at the moment, so I'll have to wait a bit longer! 6y
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Aimeesue @Bookwomble Cats. They have their own strict schedules. 😄 Enjoy the new books (if you ever get paroled from cat- holding duty!) 6y
Aimeesue @LeahBergen @wanderinglynn It IS the best. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. 6y
Aimeesue And the other thing is, I buy 95% of my books secondhand, so I never know exactly when they're going to show up. Surprise! 6y
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This was one of #mostanticipated reads of 2017 that I somehow never got around to reading. I knew I had to start 2018 off right by reading it, and I'm so glad I did. This book is perfect for Anglophiles and anyone who loves random facts. Extremely enjoyable!

emily_m_tubb Ooh, I'm curious to see what it says about my town! 😄 7y
smilingshelves @emily_m_tubb I'm sure it's an even more fascinating read for someone who actually lives in Britain! 7y
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Look at the amazing bookmarks I found in my mailbox this evening! Thanks @LibrarianRyan ! Litens are the best.

sisilia That's the cutest bookmark ever! 😍 7y
Lcsmcat @sisilia Aren‘t they both adorable! 7y
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smilingshelves
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I usually prefer all vertical #spines, but I just have too many books for that to happen anymore! #30daysofreadathon

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SilversReviews I had to do that too, but then I gave a ton to the local hospital‘s library. 7y
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smilingshelves
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#BookMail! My husband gave me $15 to spend on books when we placed our last Amazon order. It was a hard choice, but here's what came to live with me!