Tepper Isn't Going Out

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Tepper Isn't Going Out: A Novel | Calvin Trillin

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Fun, lighthearted read. Very likable main character. Strong sense of place - New York City.

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Carolyn11215

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If you‘ve ever had to deal with looking for a parking spot on a regular basis in NYC, this book will probably tickle your funny bone. Tepper takes his car out of the garage every day, parks in a legal metered spot, feeds the meter with a few quarters and then tries to read his newspaper in peace until the meter expires. This enrages those searching for a parking space. After a reporter writes about him, Tepper experiences unwelcome notoriety.

Chrissyreadit 🤣🤣🤣🤣 alternate side of the street still gives me nightmares. Will I wake up on time.... find a space the night before ..... it‘s only a half mile to the car.... 4y

Carolyn11215 @Chrissyreadit I have a feeling this book would make you chuckle then! I lived in NYC for almost 40 years and this brought back so many memories! 4y

Chrissyreadit Where did you move to? Do you miss it? 4y

Carolyn11215 I moved to Santa Fe 4 years ago. And honestly, I‘d had more than my fill of NYC by the time I left. I miss my friends and I miss the food but that‘s about it. 4y

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Lcsmcat

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A delightful excursion through the streets and politics of New York City. #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4y

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Lcsmcat

Tepper Isn't Going Out: A Novel | Calvin Trillin

I love this dedication! #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

meghathecloud This book sounds interesting. I'll be looking out for your review 4y

bnp I liked this one and it was different than his essay collections. 4y

TheAromaofBooks I love it! 4y

Lcsmcat @meghathecloud So far it‘s delightfully funny. 4y

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squirrelbrain

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Loved this book about a man who parks his car in random spaces in Manhattan just to sit and read his paper....

The first 3 times we holidayed in New York we stayed in a hotel on W44th between 5th and 6th Avenues -Tepper‘s first parking space is on W43rd between 5th and 6th - maybe we even saw him out of the hotel window! 🤣

Thanks for such a wonderful NYC book @Oryx - I recall you telling me about it at the #readingretreat way back in April...

squirrelbrain I‘ve made a selection ‘jar‘ for all of my birthday books and next up (courtesy of my MiL picking it out) is this one. Looking forward to it @cathythoughts!

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Cathythoughts Oh great. I hope you like it 😘 5y

TrishB Great idea! 5y

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Crazeedi @squirrelbrain I love your idea! 5y

Oryx So glad you liked it. It's the most New York book ever 😁 5y

squirrelbrain Isn‘t it just @Oryx ?! Not just the locations but the attitudes too! 😁 5y

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squirrelbrain

Tepper Isn't Going Out: A Novel | Calvin Trillin

Thanks so much for the lovely gifts Emma and Katie!

Emma - I remember talking about this book with you, due to it being NYC based - I‘m very much looking forward to it!

Katie - it arrived today - yay! This is one I‘ve had my eye on for a while and I‘ve picked it up in the shops a couple of times but never actually bought it, so thoughtful of you and of course, it comes highly recommended by you!

Oryx, youneverarrived

Cinfhen You‘ve been properly spoiled 🥰 5y

youneverarrived Oh I‘m glad it got there on your birthday 💕 that was super quick. I hope you enjoy it. Happy Birthday 🥂🎂 5y

BarbaraBB You‘ve been really spoiled today! Enjoy 💕 5y

Oryx ♥️♥️ 5y

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keithmalek

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I can't put into words how much fun this novel is. It's one of those stories with such a simple premise that you wouldn't think an entire novel could be written about it, but then it takes off and grows into something absurd (in a good way). This is the perfect novel for anyone who has ever had the misfortune of trying to find a parking spot in New York City. But even if you haven't, you'll enjoy this novel anyway.

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