Chatting Books Online Day 309. Ever wonder how I choose the book of the day? Sometimes it is the last book I read (if I really liked it) , sometimes it is one that for some reason has been particularly popular in the shop recently, sometimes I just wander around the shop trying to think of what I might like to write about, and sometimes I am reminded of particular favorites by seeing or hearing about them in conversations or even in movies or television shows. That is how it occurred to me that Kay Thompson's "Eloise at the Plaza" should be today's book of the day.
Eloise at the Plaza has been one of my favorites since I was a little girl myself. Actually I am told I named every baby doll I was given as a child - and my rocking horse - Eloise. I guess I was always fascinated by the idea of staying in and even living in luxury hotels, and let's be honest, causing a bit of mischief. I was reminded of my love for Eloise last ight while watching Season 1 , Episode 1 of The Sopranos of all things. I have never seen this show and my husband has long talked about it . So much as I recently watched all 5 DieHard movies (I am really a good wife) , I agreed to start binging The Sopranos and have committed to watching the entire series. Well anyway, in episode 1 Carmella and their teenage daughter Meadow are on the outs and on a particular day Carmella shows up in her room in a suit with a pair of gloves in her hand and asks why Meadow isn't dressed for their annual trip to have tea at The Plaza under the portrait of Eloise. Meadow , being an obstinate teenager, tells her she has long thought this tradition dumb and refuses to go . All I could think was "Well I'll go with you!" Of course The Plaza (last time I was there) is now partly a Fairmont and partially condos and currently fully closed to the public thanks to Covid. But you know, if it was back in 1999 when The Sopranos was originally filmed .
Anyway, Eloise is , as she has always been, a delightful scamp living in a penthouse at The Plaza in New York city , causing mischief in the hallways and enjoying life. I think we can all take a little delight just reading about her escapades.
We stock this book currently as a board book , selling for $8.99 a copy.
To purchase a copy come see us at the shop during business hours or you can call or message me to have a copy shipped to you . Now Mask Up and cause a little mischief!
