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In this fast-paced and violent dystopian novel, New York is cut off from the rest of the world, shrouded in a deadly "funk" that sometimes bestows powers on residents, while territorial gangs vie for control of city blocks. A small group led by the Kid undertakes a mysterious mission; Gillian is appointed Sheriff and tasked with solving a murderous attack. This one requires some concentration: the names and dialogue fly as fast as the swords.

OK stories about NYC people. Barkeepers, old people, runaways, and others. Mostly right after 9-11. Best for native New Yorkers probably.

Less about the list and more about trusting yourself as you are thrust into the big wide world. Love the technology ideas/apps mentioned; I wonder if something like The Dispatch and Getaway Lists are based on real things in big cities?

Very good. Follows Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden and their quest for dominance of the beauty industry. Full of historical detail and drama. Even though I had heard of Elizabeth Arden before I didn't know much but this book has filled in some of my knowledge of her.

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4-3-25: My 22nd finished book of 2025! Soft historical fiction tale about one of many “women‘s hotels” in the NYC area during the times ranging from late 40s through early 60s. For the singletons of the time, these hotels offered young women a decently priced place to lay their heads upon arriving in the Big Apple for the first time. Following many storylines of the girls who lived at the Biedermier Hotel it was at times fun but sad as well.

This book about how Central Park was created is beautiful and I highly recommend it. I‘m pleased she included the forced removal of residents living where the park was built, even though this is a celebration of the park. The author ends by reminding us that the park was made for all of us.

Finished March 5, 2025.

Hectic crazy morning, meetings, teaching, & as is often the case, the totally unexpected pops up. Finally, a lunch time breather with coffee and a book. 🍕☕️ 📖

Starting a book found at a thrift store. Looks interesting to me about New Yotk City life.

The premise seemed interesting, and the book definitely wasn‘t. There was not enough difference in characters‘ voices, their personalities kept shifting, they behaved like middle schoolers, and wrote like middle schoolers. Lots of telling, not nearly enough showing of anything. Unconvincing romance. Cringey sex scenes. I felt the author was writing what she thinks a romance reader would like, so the story is all over the place. Mature content.

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A mix of #buddyreads, other prompts, library books.