Three-Martini Lunch | 
pickYou don‘t have to be a poetry lover to enjoy this book. It was an in-depth loom at the lives of two of the greatest poets of the 20th century. Full review at my blog thejwordpress.wordpress.com #poetry #bookreview #bookreview #bookrecommendation
pickA great read that follows the lives of college graduates in NYC in the late Fifties. It looks at what it‘s like to be black, gay or a woman in those times. It‘s not a particularly heavy or deep novel so great if you‘re looking for something distracting to read.
I didn‘t love the ending but apart from that it was rather enjoyable. (and I always love books set in NYC of course!)
Book 3 for #bookspinbonanza.
#covercrush
pickThis book completely immersed me from the second I started reading it. Being around the same age as the 3 main characters I found myself to be able to relate to each one in different ways, even though their stories took place 62 years ago. It was exciting, emotional, and made it easy to get lost in the publishing world of NYC. 9/10 would recommend😍
#7days7covers Day 7
#covercrush
If you haven‘t played yet, why not join in? Post a #covercrush every day for 7 days, no explanation needed. Use the hashtags above....
That‘s the funny thing about doubt. It makes you feel rotten as hell. But if anyone bothered to think about it, it‘s a symptom of love. It means it matters to you. It‘s the brain questioning the wisdom of the heart. It doesn‘t mean the heart doesn‘t know better all along, it only means the brain doesn‘t understand how 📓
pickwow. think Mad Men meets the publishing world meets 1960s Greenwich village boho. 4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My stats for June included 17 books read.
4 ebooks
11 physical books
2 audiobooks
🥇 Three Martini Lunch
🥈 Calypso
🥉 An American Marriage
“That‘s the funny thing about doubt...It makes you feel #Rotten as hell. But if anyone bothered to think about it, it‘s a symptom of love. It means it matters to you. It‘s the brain questioning the wisdom of the heart. It doesn‘t mean the heart doesn‘t know better all along, it only means the brain doesn‘t understand ‘how‘.”
#QuotsyJune18 Day14
A most excellent over-looked novel
pickThis is one of those books that I knew was special within a few pages. It completely immersed me and I savored all 500 pages. Taking place in the publishing world on the 1950s in NYC, It isn‘t clear how the three main characters, Miles, Eden, and Cliff have related stories. There could have never been resolution for them as far as I was concerned, I loved the book that much. I went ahead and preordered Rindell‘s next book. I am a steadfast devotee
They only had one dessert left at IKEA, and it‘s the one I wanted. 🤗🤗 I am LOVING this book. Half way through and I‘m thinking it will be a favorite of 2018.
Something momentous just happened. I had my bath tub refinished. It was so bad before, with peeling paint everywhere. It is now in tip top shape. I take bathing very seriously, so I am about to break in my new tub. 💁🏼♀️💁🏼♀️💁🏼♀️ The tub guy told me I have a “gem”. He was speaking to my soul. 🛀🛁 #bathandbook
#4Favesin4Days (Day 2)
You‘re going to be the #lasttoleave if you‘re enjoying a three martini lunch. 🍸 🍸 🍸 I have yet to read this but I bought it upon release because I loved The Other Typist so much. Rindell has another book coming out so I should get to this. I haven‘t seen it around much—anyone read it? #aprella
I couldn't resist. Something about writing, books and publishing, set in the 50's in New York and I'm hooked. #bookworm #booklover #nyc
We have a winner!!! While totally random, it's the perfect end to a day filled with 🌑 🌖🌗🌘🌒🌓🌔 emojis! Congratulations @Bklover !!!
Please email me your address at bjarret@mwa.org and I will get those sent right over to you!!!
As always, Mr. Bookcasebuilder did the honors (all complaints will be forwarded to him 😂). Merry eclipsemas to all and to all a good night 🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑🌒🌓🌔
#TotalEclipseOfTheARC
**GIVEAWAY**
Who says you can't give old arcs new homes? These have all become happily published books but if you're interested in these 2016 advanced reader copies, leave me a comment with your fav emoji and I will pick a random winner tomorrow night - to celebrate or mourn the end of the eclipse (depending on whether or not you work in a pub lib w/o glasses). Contest closes 9pm 8/21/17 US only (sorry). #RaidersOfTheLostArc #TotalEclipseOfTheArc
It doesn't happen often, but a three-martini lunch is always sure to make me #cheerful 🍸🍸🍸
Obviously I purchased this book solely bc of the title and cover- it could suck for all I know. Anyone have any opinions on that??
#jubilantjuly
How time flies. The first book I posted on Litsy a year ago today. ?
Edit: I vividly remember waking up the next morning and having three "likes" and being super excited. ??
pickHaving loved Rindell's debut "The Other Typist," I was eager to read this. While not as suspenseful as her debut, "Three-Martini Lunch" displays the same interesting plotting and fluid writing. The final two sentences are beautiful.
pick5⭐️ read!Wow! I loved this book. Set in 1950s it follows the story of 3 amazing characters who are trying to make a success in the publishing industry whilst struggling with issues of race, gender, sexuality and betrayal. I absolutely loved following these characters even when at times you might not always like them. I spent a week lost in the hipster era of NY's village in the late 50s with conflicted characters that I won't forget very quickly.
Spending my weekend in NY with these amazing characters - I'm loving this so far 👍🏻
Loving this book! Wish I could have been around during this 'Golden Age' of publishing. Eden Katz is becoming something of an idol, although needs better taste in men. Thanks to @bookandabrew for a great choice for January!
#booktober #firstlitstypost
How much things change. My first post, with a whole four likes.
Great book for a first post though! 🤘
"Anyway, the topic of conversation turned to me and what my ambitions were, and sitting there at the ranks I already felt so comfortable and everything seemed so familiar, I found myself confessing to the fact I'd decided to become a writer. Only problem was, ever since I'd arrived at this decision, I'd been having a spell of writer's block." And so begins my journey with "Three-Martini Lunch."
pickThis book is about the publishing industry in early 1900's New York. Suzanne Rindell has a lovely way of writing that is at once intriguing and enjoyable. Her. characters are interesting and she does a great job of setting you in the time period. Very enjoyable read and would also highly recommend her first book The Other Typist! I will be reading more of her books!
#Shelfie time! Top left corner of the #schoolmarm desk! Half of these I got for @BookBabe over the course of time 😍. #Coale likes lying up against these from the other side 😸, lol. Any superbs or meh's stick out to you?
Weekend TBR: This is what happens when you just 'drop off a library book'. Aloha Friday Litsy friends 🌺😎
so-soIt tries, it's fun, at times it touches on a serious issue of its time setting, but never explores it or takes a risk to go a little deeper. The characters make rom-com questionable decisions, and none are really sympathetic. But take it to the pool if you have nothing else to read, or want something Mad Men-lite.
Here I am whiling away the afternoon in my outdoor living room. I am really loving this story of several people in 1958 NYC in or on the fringes of the publishing industry. It's great to be whisked away to another time and place today so I'm not too nervous about tomorrow's new job. I'm gonna cook and somebody's gonna pay me. Easy-peasy, right?
pickIt's a second novel that I cannot decide a rating. It's something in between. The novel disappointed me at the end. There are many gaps in characters descriptions and it's too long (500 pages). But I enjoy language, set and story. (Unfortunately I don't have a martini picture so enjoy vine;)
"That's the funny thing about doubt... It makes you feel rotten... But... it's a symptom of love. It means it matters to you. It's the brain questioning the wisdom of the heart. It doesn't mean the heart doesn't know better all along, it only means the brain doesn't understand how."
So far so good. The set is in late 50s' in a business of publishing and writing with atmospheric scenes of Greenwich Village.🍸🎷🗽
Have you read charming, the Great Gatsby era "The Other Typist"? This is a second book of the author. I wish I have martini at my desk)))
panI just realized I've only been posting about books I loved. I'll fix that by posting the most disappointing book of the year.
pickPleasantly surprised by this one -the title does a wonderful job of capturing a specific time/lifestyle but it doesn't come close to encapsulating the great character development and situations that unfold in this (recommended) book.
pickThis was such an unexpectedly good read. Took me a little while to finish. I loved Eden's story the most. The career girl ❤️ I also enjoyed the bits with Miles and him discovering himself and his father's life. Cliff and the villains were believable and annoying.. Definitely recommend.
This character has used the word "balling" for sex so many times and it's so jarring every time. Ugh. I get it- he's coarse and sexist. But wth?! You can use different words to evoke the same impression.
After spending 2 days with the precocious Flavia De Luz, I'm quite eager to return to some adult shenanigans. I enjoyed her last book- The Other Typist and this is getting good buzz. I just hope the narrator is better than the last one who over acted tremendously.
This week's library pick. I need to finish Heat & Light so I can dive into this.
pickIf you don't believe a book about the publishing world in the 1950s can be thrilling, I dare you to read this. I can not express how madly in love I am with this; the tangled lives are beautiful, tragic, and strong. Really you don't need to be a book nerd to enjoy this (though it does help!).
pickLoved this flashback to early book publishing and bohemian NYC. The story reveals through three characters different POVs. Easy to read.
pickThe three central characters in Three-Martini Lunch occupy three distinct versions of New York City in the 1950s, versions that clash and intersect along with their personal and professional lives. Miles's story is sometimes wrenching, Cliff's infuriating, Eden's rousing. 5/5⭐️
pickReally liked this book. Wonderful writing, great atmosphere and then a gripping story of love and betrayal. Two thumbs up👍🏼👍🏼
Loving this book!
pickReally liked this one, esp because it's set in the publishing world. Touched my editor's soul. Liked the time period and that each of the three main characters had to overcome sociocultural obstacles. They aren't nec nice ppl, but that makes them interesting. (Good audiobook too)
