Return to London

l love London therefore I love books about London. None tickle my fancy more than ones that will give you new insights into oddball things as well as familiar places. This book has what I enjoy in spades.
Each chapter tells some hidden story about the people and the places that make London so fascinating. Mr. Jenkins suffuses the book with elements of whimsy and humour. He shares the tidbits that he has uncovered in a most delightful way. Some of the stories he shares are new to me which is a real treat as I have read so many books about London. Did I mention I love London?
He is not adverse to taking "the mickey" out of himself and I can commiserate with him when he comments on when the mind is still raring to go but the hips and knees are protesting. This is not necessarily a book for a first time visitor to London. There are guides galore from which to choose and plan your itinerary. This is a great book for someone who either lives in London or visits frequently. In fact, there are a couple of places that I intend to visit when next I arrive in London. Well done Mr Jenkins. Well done.

This year London's bank holiday takes place from August 23-25, 2014 and I think this book is perfect for a person already living in London. This book is very informative and there's a lot of history and hidden information that would make exploring London extremely exciting. The title says it all "Return to London", a person who is visiting for the 1st time may or may not find this book useful. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who wanted to go outside the norm while visiting London.

I had visited London once before several years ago. I had seen a lot but not nearly enough. What attracted me to this book is to find out more about London when/if I go again. It is always nice to hear stories so in my mind when I visit a place I feel more connected to it in some way. I also feel like I was getting a history lesson. I love reading Historical Romances so the information on British events helped me put things in perspective. The few photographs scattered among the book were a joy to look at. I can see myself referring back to this book when it comes time for London. There were a lot of fun facts to learn from which makes it anti-textbook as well as non-monolog feeling to it.

Thank you for allowing me to read this novel. I've always highly enjoyed reading novels about London and what you can see and what you can do when you visit. This book is very knowledgeable in the history of London and it's inhabitants. I love learning about it's rich history and seeing all the beautiful architecture. All in all, this is a very intriguing read!