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The Roaring Days of Zora Lily
The Roaring Days of Zora Lily: A Novel | Noelle Salazar
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Beautifully written and vividly drawn . . . [a] dazzling and sexy, dangerous and inspiring journey through the speakeasies of the jazz age to the glamour and darkness of Hollywood. Jillian Cantor, USA Today bestselling author of Beautiful Little Fools The discovery of a hidden label on a famous gown unearths the story of a talented young seamstress in this glittering novel of family, love, ambition, and self discovery by the USA Today bestselling author of The Flight Girls. 2023, The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History: A costume conservator is preparing an exhibition featuring movie costumes from the 1920s to present day. As she gingerly places a gown once worn by Greta Garbo on a mannequin, she discovers another name hidden beneath the designer's label, leaving her to wonderwho is Zora Lily? 1924, Seattle: Poverty-stricken Zora Hough spends her days looking after her younger siblings while sewing up holes and fixing hems for clients to bring in extra money, working her fingers to the bone just to survive. But at night, as she lies in the bed she shares with one of her three sisters, she secretly dreams of becoming a designer like Coco Chanel and Jeanne Lanvin. When her best friend gets a job dancing in a club downtown, Zora is lured in by her stories of music, glittering dresses and boys. She follows her friend to the underground speakeasies that are at once exciting and frighteningwith smoke hanging in the air, alcohol flowing despite Prohibition, couples dancing in a way that makes Zora blush and a handsome businessman named Harley. Its a world she has only ever imagined, and one with connections that could lead her to the life she's always dreamed of. But as Zora's ambition is challenged by tragedy and duty to her family, she'll learn that dreams come with a cost.
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Aims42
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Themes: 1920‘s Historical Fiction, Women Gaining Independence, Speakeasies and Jazz Clubs

This was a fun romp of a book! It held my interest throughout and you cannot help but love Zora and root for her!! Definitely a pick that I‘d recommend to all the 1920‘s historical fiction fans out there.

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I‘m taking a mental health day today AND it just so happened the book I bought with a birthday giftcard to Half Price Books was delivered today 😁 It‘s here, my errands are run, time for book & iced vanilla latte time 🤩💗

LiteraryinPA Good for you! Enjoy the day! 8mo
AmyG Enjoy your day! 8mo
Aims42 @LiteraryinLawrence @AmyG Thank you both! 😊🥰 8mo
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Meshell1313 Enjoy!!! Sounds like a perfect day! 8mo
Aims42 @Meshell1313 It has been, thank you 😌 8mo
Hooked_on_books Ah, the stars have aligned! Enjoy it! 8mo
Aims42 @Hooked_on_books They did 🤩🙌 Thank you! 8mo
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Bluebird
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Loved this book!
A new author for me.
I plan to read more!

#12booksof2023
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Andrew65 Looks a good read to me, but not aware of the author. 10mo
Bluebird @Andrew65 i‘d heard good things about an earlier book ‘The Flight Girls‘, but went for this one because I was fulfilling a ‘roaring 20‘s‘ prompt and this seemed like something I‘d enjoy. The audio was wonderful. 10mo
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Bluebird
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Absolutely loved this book! The beauty of the cover matches the beauty within! Character driven book with a great sense of place. It met a prompt for #52bookclub2023, set during the Roaring 20‘s. We follow Zora‘s journey from a childhood in poverty as she reaches for her dream of one day becoming a fashion designer. I was hooked from start to finish! This is a new author for me and I will definitely look out for others. Any recommendations?

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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#Bookmail is the best mail!! This cover is amazing 🖤❤️ #aardvark

AmyG I just wanted to let you know-your package was delivered to my box. I will pick it up the 30th when back from vacation. Thank you 😘😘😘 13mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @AmyG woohoo!! I hope you‘re having fun ❤️🫶🏻 13mo
AmyG @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks We are! Thank you. 13mo
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JenReadsAlot
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#aardvark bookmail!

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ReadingisMyPassion
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I loved this book. Wonderful characters. Superb writing.

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AardvarkBookClub
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The discovery of a hidden label on a famous gown unearths the story of a talented young seamstress in this glittering novel of family, love, ambition, and self discovery by the USA Today bestselling author of The Flight Girls.

#aardvarkbookclub #theroaringdaysofzoralily #historicalfiction

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Best book I've read this year. HAPPY PUB DAY!

This is a must read. A huge FIVE star from start to finish.

My full review and tour info: https://tinyurl.com/bdek2e4r

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Lsmoore43
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This is quite possibly the best book I have read this year. That is saying a lot since I have read some pretty good book so far. I can't name other author's but I have to say Noelle Salazar's work is right up there with the very best. I read and adored ANGELS OF THE RESISTANCE and this one is even better.
It is a must read if you love historical fiction/women's fiction/fashion. It's marvelous
.Full review for blogtour will be on Oct. 4th

AardvarkBookClub ❤️ 13mo
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FULL REVIEW 10/6

Who is Zora Lily Hough?

She is a character you will fall in love with.

I didn't want the book to end because of Zora.

She is a character who made you want all good things happen to.

Do not miss this gem.

It is such a beautiful read, I was actually crying. Not sad tears, but just overwhelmed at the beauty of the story.

@noelle__salazar
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Bec_lectic Sounds like a good one! Will have to check this one out ☺️ 1y
Itchyfeetreader Yup you have made this sound super intriguing stacking ! 1y
SilversReviews @Itchyfeetreader Loved it. It is fantastic. 1y
AardvarkBookClub ❤️ 13mo
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SilversReviews
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Thank you, Davina of @bookbrowse and @harpercollins ❤️