Lively, vivid memories filled with colorful images and amusing anecdotes from a descendant of the founder of the London bookstore Foyles about the history of his family and family business, along with notable observations about the book trade — a sphere that "does not obey commercial logic." Anyone who, following kings and presidents, scientists and writers, movie stars, and of course the most ordinary visitors, steps into this amazing bookstore on Charing Cross Road — whether in reality or virtually, through this book — will spend time usefully and pleasantly, for magical moments and discoveries so often happen in bookstores. "The number of bookstores has halved since the beginning of the century. Fortunately, in recent years this trend has changed, and their number in the UK has gradually begun to grow again. Most of those that have survived the upheavals and managed to adapt are thriving, and I am convinced that Foyles will also prosper and again become one of the most attractive places for book lovers worldwide — with an unparalleled selection and staff who know their business well." (Bill Samuel)