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Carole McIntyre — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:50:40 +0000

Definitely a good book to brush up on my history, or if you didn’t live during this time frame. The Chelsea girls is very interesting. And I feel like I’ve learned a bit more about history when finished.

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Carole McIntyre — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:47:25 +0000

The masterpiece was my first one, Fiona Davis is a nice go too author if I’m in between. Decade challenge book lists. I am an audio listener.

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Leslie C — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 01:25:59 +0000

Yes it should stay. It is an important part of history. I read this some time ago but liked it and learned so much from reading it.

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Rachel — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:03:11 +0000

Read them all. My first was Lions of Fifth Avenue. I was briefly in NYC in 2007. Wish I had known about all these buildings and their histories back then!

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Patty Carroll — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:52:34 +0000

I think so, for sure.

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Patty Carroll — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:51:56 +0000

Definitely. I found it very interesting. I had learned about McCarthyism in school and had heard my parents mention it, but reading about it from the perspective of those directly affected by it really brought it to life. The Chelsea as a haven to established artists and those stuggling to make a name for themselves puts it squarely in the time period. And the references to Dylan Thomas, Leonard Cohen and Janis Joplin put it squarely in the time period.

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Patty Carroll — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:44:25 +0000

I haven’t, but I have a bunch of them on my list!

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AngelaFromBookGirlsGuide — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 06:30:07 +0000

I’ve read all of them except her newest (The Spectacular), and I’m looking forward to reading it soon! I’ve enjoyed all of them, but The Masterpiece is my favorite, followed by The Address.

I’ve always loved Grand Central, and I found it fascinating to learn more about its history and evolution over time through The Masterpiece. I’m so grateful it was saved, and I only wish Penn Station had been spared as well!

I also love interior design, so I really enjoyed the dual timeline stories in The Address that dealt with the design and redesign of the interiors in The Dakota apartment building adjacent to Central Park.

Should this book stay on the list?

Book Girls’ Guide — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:49:53 +0000

Do you think this book was a good fit for the Decades Challenge?

Other Fiona Davis Books?

Book Girls’ Guide — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:47:55 +0000

Have you read any other Fiona Davis books? If so, which is your favorite?