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Three-Martini Lunch
Three-Martini Lunch | Suzanne Rindell
From the author of the "thrilling" (The Christian Science Monitor) novel The Other Typist comes an evocative, multilayered story of ambition, success, and secrecy in 1950s New York. In 1958, Greenwich Village buzzes with beatniks, jazz clubs, and new ideas--the ideal spot for three ambitious young people to meet. Cliff Nelson, the son of a successful book editor, is convinced he's the next Kerouac, if only his father would notice. Eden Katz dreams of being an editor but is shocked when she encounters roadblocks to that ambition. And Miles Tillman, a talented black writer from Harlem, seeks to learn the truth about his father's past, finding love in the process. Though different from one another, all three share a common goal: to succeed in the competitive and uncompromising world of book publishing. As they reach for what they want, they come to understand what they must sacrifice, conceal, and betray to achieve their goals, learning they must live with the consequences of their choices. In Three-Martini Lunch, Suzanne Rindell has written both a page-turning morality tale and a captivating look at a stylish, demanding era--and a world steeped in tradition that's poised for great upheaval.
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Jnnlb
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You 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

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squirrelbrain
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A 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

Cathythoughts Nice review 👍🏻❤️stacked 4y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4y
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Nicole_eileen07
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This 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😍

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squirrelbrain
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#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....

Cinfhen Woohoo 🙌🏻 7 days complete 5y
gradcat Is this good? I love three-martini lunches, so....🍸 📖 ♥️ 5y
squirrelbrain I haven‘t read it yet @gradcat - on the TBR shelf... I‘ll shake myself a couple of cocktails and get round to reading it soon.... 😁😘 5y
gradcat Yes, and then let me know—about the book—not the cocktails (because I won‘t be there to partake! 😂). ♥️🍸 5y
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BittersweetBooks
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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 📓

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auntie_jenn
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wow. think Mad Men meets the publishing world meets 1960s Greenwich village boho. 4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Reviewsbylola So so good! I love Rindell! 6y
minkyb Oh, great description! 6y
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Reviewsbylola
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My stats for June included 17 books read.

4 ebooks
11 physical books
2 audiobooks

🥇 Three Martini Lunch
🥈 Calypso
🥉 An American Marriage

kspenmoll Great books & pretty stack! 6y
Kalalalatja Well done, and great stack 😍 6y
Pamwurtzler Nicely done! 6y
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ephemeralwaltz Wow! Impressive! 😍 6y
Liatrek Awesome 😎 love the medals for your top ones❤️ 6y
Simona 👏👏👏 Very interesting (and beautiful) pile❣️ Song of Achilles is still on my TBR list... 6y
Suet624 Nice work!!! 6y
emilyhaldi Wow 🍸🍸🍸 holding up!!! 6y
Mdargusch Woohoo! Great month! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 6y
Gissy 📚👏👏👏👏👏📖💪Very good! 6y
britt_brooke Excellent! So happy to see Calypso as one of your best reads of the month. 🙌🏻 6y
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TheBookgeekFrau
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“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

Reviewsbylola Totally agree. I just finished this one and gave it five stars. 6y
TheBookgeekFrau @Reviewsbylola It was soooo good. I had bought it on a whim and am so happy I did 😊 6y
Reviewsbylola Her other book is great too! 6y
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TheBookgeekFrau @Reviewsbylola What‘s the name of it? 6y
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Reviewsbylola
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This 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

RebelReader She is becoming one of my favorite authors. Her next book is almost 500 pages too. I have an ARC of it that I‘m dying to get to, but the library holds come in fast and furious lately. 😬 6y
Reviewsbylola She‘s such a gem. I‘m starting to think she could write about anything and I‘d love it! @RebelReader 6y
emilyhaldi That's quite the endorsement!!! Can't wait to read it 😄😄 6y
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emilyhaldi Ps. Have you read this one? It's been on my list for a while 6y
Reviewsbylola Yes, loved it!!! @emilyhaldi 6y
minkyb Sold! 6y
Mdargusch Looks like a great day and a great book. 👍🏼 6y
Tera66 This looks like heaven☁☁🌝☁☁ 6y
Cinfhen Oh wow!! I wasn‘t expecting such a glowing review! 6y
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Reviewsbylola
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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.

cornfedwellread What is it? I've never seen one of those at Ikea and it looks tastey! 6y
emilyhaldi And now you get to go home and have strawberry cobbler! 🍓🤤 What did you buy at ikea? And v excited to hear this book is still a favorite!!! I'm much more motivated to read it now 👍🏻 6y
Kalalalatja We don‘t have those in Denmark, but it looks delicious 😋 6y
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Sarah83 @Kalalalatja In Germany we also don't have them. I thought, they serve everywhere the same. 🤷 6y
saresmoore I don‘t live near an IKEA anymore and it breaks my broke Millennial heart! 6y
Mdargusch I bought a box of those to take home. They‘re amazing! 😋 6y
tournevis I swinged by IKEA earlier today to buy a floor lamp (20$) for the bedroom reading nook that will have to do until next year, because the patio with reading nook is not happening this summer. 6y
Reviewsbylola It‘s SO good. I got two pod chairs for the kids, some dog stuff, and a bed rail for the soon to be bunk bed. 🤗 @emilyhald 6y
Reviewsbylola Thank god I didn‘t know that was a possibility. @Mdargusch 6y
Reviewsbylola I‘ve never been able to buy just one thing there. 😂 @tournevis 6y
britt_brooke Ahhh, I miss Ikea! We‘re supposed to be getting one in greater Nashville, but not soon enough. I love their stuff because I don‘t care if my kids ruin it + I love the clean lines. 6y
L_auren Catching up on your posts... I really want to read this and now bumping it up!! 6y
Reviewsbylola It‘s so amazing. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! @L_auren 6y
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Reviewsbylola
Three-Martini Lunch | Suzanne Rindell
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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

BlameJennyJane My first thought when I saw your pic, before reading what you wrote, was that‘s the cleanest GD bathtub I‘ve ever seen in my life!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Beautiful! Lucky you! 6y
Hollie Yay! Enjoy! 6y
Reviewsbylola Hahahaha it will never look this clean ever again. 😂😂😂 @BlameJennyJane 6y
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BlameJennyJane @Reviewsbylola it‘s okay! You now have photographic proof it looked like this! 6y
KarenUK So jealous! I don‘t have a bath in my home..... Enjoy! 💕 6y
GripLitGrl Yay! Happy bath reading! 6y
Mdargusch Beautiful! ✨✨✨ 6y
asiriusreader Nice!! Enjoy! 6y
RebelReader Nice bathroom and a great book to enjoy in it! 👍🏻👍🏻 6y
Reviewsbylola I am absolutely loving this book. @RebelReader 6y
LeahBergen A good bathtub is VITAL. 👏🏻👏🏻 6y
emilyhaldi Praise be!!! 🙌🏻 6y
Kalalalatja How wonderful! 6y
britt_brooke Yay - looks great!! 6y
L_auren Omg so nice 🛀 6y
minkyb Well done! 6y
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RebelReader
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Cinfhen I‘m glad to hear u liked this one...I‘ve seen mixed reviews ~ look @Reviewsbylola 6y
TheBookgeekFrau I really enjoyed this! Bought it on a whim last year and was quite pleasantly surprised. I love when that happens💜 6y
Reviewsbylola Yet another book that I need to read but haven‘t gotten to yet. 😂 @Cinfhen 6y
Cinfhen It‘s day will come @Reviewsbylola and I agree, I love when books surprise you in the best way @C.Perone 😉 6y
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Reviewsbylola
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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

Mdargusch That‘s my kind of lunch! 🍸🍸🍸 6y
Cinfhen I think my daughter read this one...I‘ll have to ask her 6y
emilyhaldi Me too! @mdargusch 😆 I bought this at The Strand for a good price just because I liked the cover! 🍸🤷🏻‍♀️ 6y
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RebelReader I read this as an ARC and loved it. Very different from The Other Typist which I thought was excellent too. Really explores the publishing world during that era as well as other social issues. 6y
Pamwurtzler That looks good - stacked! 6y
Cathythoughts Is it a bit like MadMen ?! Just wondering, because it sounds good ? But I wasn‘t a fan of MadMen ...,, 🤷🏻‍♀️ 6y
BethFishReads I liked it! 6y
Reviewsbylola Ive seen Mad Men mentioned in reviews once or twice but I‘ve never seen MM. @Cathythoughts 6y
SilversReviews I LOVED The Other Typist. This one wasn‘t a hit for me. 6y
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Bookberry
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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

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BethwithBooks
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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

Cinfhen Such a fun idea 💡 and great hashtag! Congrats @Bklover 7y
BethwithBooks Thanks @Cinfhen ! We had fun with it 🌝 7y
Bklover Oh how exciting! Thank you! This is AWESOME!!! Will email you my address! 7y
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BethwithBooks
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**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

Bklover 🌑My current favorite emoji- looking forward to the eclipse Monday. We're pretty close to the line so it should be awesome!😉 7y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks A book is a book to me and I love them all!!! My favorite emoji right now- 😫 (no idea why!) 7y
swishandflick Thanks for the opportunity!! My favorite emoji is usually 🙊 7y
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Karkar My favorite is 🐾🐾 for my fuzzy babies 7y
BookNAround The one I use the most is 😂. My fave though is probably the 🐡even though I never have a reason to use it. 7y
ReadingEnvy Lately this one, I call it the woohoo octopus 🐙 7y
BookNAround Oh, and @BethwithBooks , I feel your pain. I have a treadmill test tomorrow that will likely wipe out any chance I have of watching the eclipse too. 😝 7y
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emilyhaldi
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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

Laalaleighh Bought it for the cover too 7y
ApoptyGina69 I read it a while back and liked it! #publishing 7y
EvieBee I really enjoyed her book and heard this one was even better. Haven't read it yet, though. 7y
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OrangeMooseReads I would not mind one of those lunches today. 7y
mjdowens I could have sssoooo used 3 or more for lunch today also 7y
hollymckie I buy books for the covers all the time and more often than not they end up being some of my favourites! It has to be something eye catching or I probably wouldn't buy it on a whim, unless I loved the author or had read reviews on it already. 7y
batsy I've heard good things about it being a fun, gossipy read about publishing. I hope it is! 7y
BooksFootballBeer It was okay. Entertaining definitely! 🍸 (edited) 7y
Gina I have an 80 year old friend who makes kicking martinis and provides me with fascinating conversations. 7y
Reviewsbylola I bought this because I loved her last book! 7y
emilyhaldi @Laalaleighh glad I'm not the only one 😂😉 7y
emilyhaldi @OrangeMooseReads @mjdowens I know, right? I could use one today also 😂 7y
emilyhaldi @Gina that sounds amazing!! Where can I find one of those friends? 😂 7y
emilyhaldi @Reviewsbylola The Other Typist?? Good to know! 7y
Reviewsbylola Yes, and it's only a couple bucks on Book Outlet rn. 😉 7y
Mdargusch My kind of lunch! 🍸🍸🍸 7y
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JPeterson
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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. ??

DGRachel Happy Litsyversary!🎉🎉🎉🎉 7y
saresmoore Woohoo! 7y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Happy Litsyversary! 👏🏻👏🏻🎉🎉📚📚 7y
kspenmoll Happy Litsversary! 7y
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karenna
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Having 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.

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geekyjojo
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5⭐️ 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.

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geekyjojo
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Spending my weekend in NY with these amazing characters - I'm loving this so far 👍🏻

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bekakins
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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!

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JPeterson
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#booktober #firstlitstypost
How much things change. My first post, with a whole four likes.
Great book for a first post though! 🤘

BookishTrish @JPeterson I clocked in at two my first post! #howfarwevecome 7y
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SarahSDavis
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"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."

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Yvonnel
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This 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!

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MrBook
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#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?

LeahBergen Middlesex 👍🏼👍🏼 8y
amywithbooks The Fireman!! 👏🏽👏🏽 8y
EricaReads Barkskins! 8y
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[DELETED] 2232195534 Middle section is very good! 8y
LeeRHarry Want to read Barkskins! 8y
Hooked_on_books Middlesex is amazing, The Fireman is good but has significant medical inaccuracies which mar the story, and Broken Wheel is meh. 8y
Texreader If that is Casual Vacancy, yes it is a terrific deep intriguing read. Very adult read. 8y
JacqMac Middlesex is my favourite on the shelf. Excellent read. 8y
gibblr Loved Zoo and currently reading Broken Wheel and liking it. 8y
Tav Loved 8y
Megabooks Middlesex and Miller's Valley 8y
ApoptyGina69 Fireman, Middlesex (awesome), Three-Martini Lunch for sure. I just spent 30 mins looking for my copy of Her Fearful Symmetry with no luck. I know I liked it... Par for the course since I moved😕 Maybe I loaned it out. Adding Broken Wheel to TBR. 8y
BethFishReads Middlesex! 3-martini lunch was good too 8y
Eridau The Shoemakers Wife! Adriana Trigiani. 💗 8y
Gulfsidemusing Loved Miller's Valley. Looking forward to Three Martini Lunch😀 8y
OrangeMooseReads The Honk and Holler Opening Soon! I thought I was the only person that ever read that LOL 8y
MrBook @LeahBergen @JacqMac @Ebooksandcooks @ApoptyGina69 @BethFishReads Middlesex on audio may be the best I have ever listened to 😊👍🏻! @avgeyer @Hooked_on_books @Tav @ApoptyGina69 Purchased Fireman as soon as it came out with 60% off at B&N thanks to my card, their sale, and a 20% email coupon 😁👍🏻! Interesting to hear of the inaccuracies. Did it take anything away from the story for you? 8y
MrBook @EricaReads @LeeRHarry It looks at me everyday 😂👍🏻. @kaysreadinglife 😁👍🏻👍🏻!! @Hooked_on_books @gibblr @ApoptyGina69 Broken Wheel is one I'm looking forward to 😊👍🏻👌🏻! @Texreader Despite all the unlikable characters, I liked it 😊👍🏻. @gibblr I found it surprisingly enjoyable! It was my first JP novel 😊. @Ebooksandcooks @Lakesidemusing I gave MV it 5 stars 😊! For me, it was similar to Lucy Barton. 8y
MrBook @ApoptyGina69 @BethFishReads @Lakesidemusing I can't wait to start 3ML ?????! @ApoptyGina69 Oh no! I've misplaced my books too. You feel hollow and empty and then when it pops up you feel overwhelmed with joy, right ???? You and @BookBabe both liked HFS ???. @Eridau I got it for @BookBabe who is a big fan Trigiani fan and reads any book with "Wife" in the title ?????. @OrangeMooseReads That's a @BookBabe book ??????????! 8y
Cortg Middlesex was great! The Shoemaker's Daughter made it from my nightstand to my coffee table over the summer. I need to pick it up soon. 8y
BethFishReads Yes!!! Awesome audio. 8y
amywithbooks @MrBook it didn't for me- I was so engrossed in the plot that I'm not sure I noticed at the time! 8y
Hooked_on_books If you are not a medical person (I am), I don't think it will take away from the story. It drove me crazy. You understand for whatever your field is how that kind of thing is maddening. 8y
Tav @MrBook not sure what inaccuracies you refer to. 8y
Autumn I love Your shelfies but they are making me realize I need reading glasses😩 What is the standing book 2nd from the left? 8y
Hooked_on_books @Tav He was referring to my post about medical inaccuracies in the book. They drove me crazy, but it's my field, so that's to be expected. 8y
Tav Thanks for clueing me in @Hooked_on_books ! 8y
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Bookchipmunk
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Weekend TBR: This is what happens when you just 'drop off a library book'. Aloha Friday Litsy friends 🌺😎

Reviewsbylola I'm looking forward to Three Martini Lunch! 8y
Hooked_on_books Oh, I completely relate to that! I did this 2 days ago. 😬 8y
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katrrosee
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Mehso-so

It 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.

Gulfsidemusing Too bad, I really enjoyed her last book. 8y
BookishMarginalia @lakesidemusing The Other Typist was good 8y
[DELETED] 2232195534 I liked The Other Typist too. Had a good book group discussion. 8y
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Redheadrambles Oh no - I had high hopes for this as a book version of Mad Men 8y
katrrosee @Lakesidemusing Maybe I'll give that one a try. Second books always seem hit-or-miss for authors. 8y
DimeryRene Yikes! I did buy that the day it came out. I just haven't gotten to it. Loved The Other Typist though. 8y
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ApoptyGina69
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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?

MrBook Nice! On my shelf staring at me, lol. 8y
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LukkiAnn
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It'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;)

MrBook Great, insightful review. I accept the vino 😊👍🏻. Nice picture! 8y
Reviewsbylola I really loved The Other Typist so I have been looking forward to this one. I am anxious to see how it compares. 8y
LukkiAnn @Reviewsbylola I think you will like it. This novel is more developed. I feel I need to discuss it to like it more ) 8y
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Brooke
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"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."

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LukkiAnn
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So far so good. The set is in late 50s' in a business of publishing and writing with atmospheric scenes of Greenwich Village.🍸🎷🗽

Reviewsbylola I loved her other book so I am looking forward to this one. 8y
LukkiAnn @Reviewsbylola I would say this one is more crafted! 8y
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LukkiAnn
Three-Martini Lunch | Suzanne Rindell
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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)))

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Panpan

I just realized I've only been posting about books I loved. I'll fix that by posting the most disappointing book of the year.

Megabooks I had been wondering about this because my library really wants me to check it out. Will skip!! 8y
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sprinklefingers
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Pleasantly 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.

sprinklefingers *doesn't 8y
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This 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.

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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.

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HardcoverHearts
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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.

jeff I recently picked this up. Excited to read it! 8y
BookFreakOut I loved The Other Typist, I'll have to check this one out! 8y
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This week's library pick. I need to finish Heat & Light so I can dive into this.

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JPeterson
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If 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!).

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Readaholics
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Love this discussion around doubt...

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Readaholics
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Loved this flashback to early book publishing and bohemian NYC. The story reveals through three characters different POVs. Easy to read.

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catieohjoy
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The 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⭐️

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Perfect day to read outside! 📚🌿🌷

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Mimi
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Really liked this book. Wonderful writing, great atmosphere and then a gripping story of love and betrayal. Two thumbs up👍🏼👍🏼

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Mimi
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Currently reading. So far it's very good.

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Loving this book!

susanw Good to hear. I just downloaded it. I loved her last book, so high hopes for this one. 8y
jeff Picked this up on my last bookstore trip. Next up and can't wait! 🍸📚 8y
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Really 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)

BookishClaire This is def on my TBR! 8y
overlyattachedreader I really liked this one too! 8y
jeff Can't wait to read this! 8y
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"Three Martini Lunch does for publishing what Mad Men did for advertising." - James Magnuson. SOLD! I love learning about creative industries in that time period!

jeff This one sounds GOOD! 8y
overlyattachedreader @jeff I am only 1/3 the way through, but I am loving it so far! The author sets the scene perfectly! 8y
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