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Two women working at the Worlds Fair in New York 1939 - one an aspiring actress, one an aspiring journalist - the story is told in a way that highlights the important themes (friendship, women struggling to find their voice/rights) in a way that feels as real as a fiction can feel - I enjoyed this #LitsyBookClub
It also is #JewishMC for #Booked2021
reached my #20in4 goal (book finished) thx @Andrew65 for hosting

Last day to reach goal - really enjoying this book - think I will finish it by end of today #20in4 readathon @Andrew65

Really enjoying tagged book (book club pick for local book club). Picture of 1939 Worlds Fair in New York (source: theatlantic.com)

#20in4 @Andrew65

My synagogue in Philly is starting a zoom bookclub, which I think is brilliant! All of these titles are written by #JewiahAuthorJewishMC #Booked2021 in case you‘re looking for ideas...

Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:

#BoundTogetherJune
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@OriginalCyn620

Today‘s Prompt: SWIM

If you need something to satisfy your historical fiction craving and to see how strong women made their way in 1939 in a man‘s world, WE CAME HERE TO SHINE will be a lovely treat.

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/yd2lvk9w

@susieormanschnall

WOW! Fabulous historical fiction! A great coming of age/life-changing story of Max and Vivi; two girls with big dreams who meet at the iconic 1939/40 world's Fair. A tale of female friendship & support. In a time when women were often told what to do & how to act or not to act, Vivi & Max support one another, summoning their inner courage to realize their potential & reach their dreams! Pic shows my 1904 world's Fair antiquing find ☺️ Fab book!

I enjoyed the “behind the scenes” view of the 1939 World's Fair. I especially loved the detailed descriptions of preparation for the performances at the Aquacade Amphitheater. This book was a delightful read with great characters.

I was infuriated by the discrimination openly displayed against Max and Vivi, but this accurately reflected the times when the workplace was a man‘s world.

Review is up on my blog. Not as good as The Subway Girls but still a good read. https://reecaspieces.com/2020/06/18/we-came-here-to-shine-by-susie-orman-schnall...

HAPPY PUB DAY!!

You will be treated to secrets, gossip, lovely characters, a great story line, and the beauty of friendships.

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/yd2lvk9w

@susieormanschnall

Next up for me on my reading weekend!! #weekendoff.

FULL REVIEW 6/16.

An actress and a journalist meet at the 1939 World's Fair and drum up some interesting situations.

If you need something to satisfy your historical fiction craving and to see how strong women made their way in 1939 in a man‘s world, WE CAME HERE TO SHINE will be a lovely treat.

You will also be treated to secrets, gossip, lovely characters, and a great story line.

Marvelous research job.

@StMartinsPress