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#SummerSouls #Rollercoaster I am fascinated w/all things NYC & Coney Island in particular. This book is a tale told in postcards from its grand times in the 1880s to WWI . There were 3 large amusement parks that eventually were lost to fire. Nicknamed Sodom by the Sea w/ rail connections hundreds of thousands would come per day.There is a record that 1 day in 1906 200k postcards were mailed from Coney. I treasure this book I‘ve had for decades .

This was such a sweet book. Lillian Boxfish is 85 years old and takes a walk through New York City on New Year‘s Eve 1984. The story is about the people she meets on her walk but also includes stories about her life as she remembers them.

#SummerSouls #park Every time I have gone to New York, I try to visit some part of Central Park. A treasure! When it was first built, the common complaint was it was too far north, the city would develop that far out.😂 New York wouldn‘t be the same without this amazing space.

Last book in the series did not disappoint! Mr Biederman and Aunt Penny‘s wedding is on the horizon, but there is an unforeseen health issue in the family. They are faced with some serious challenges but their faith, hope and resilience might get them through it.
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#SummerSouls It‘s pretty hard to find the #sand in this Coney Island beach scene ! Love Weegee photographs though many are lurid crime scene photos.

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Today‘s Prompt: MUSEUM

Lillian, known as Angelica in the art world, was beside herself after her mother died and was running out of jobs and money.

A gem with a mystery, a murder, a famous family, and memorable characters you will connect with and a book you will not want to miss.

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Book 4. In their tall brownstone in Harlem, the Vanderbeekers (Isa, Jessie, Oliver, Hyacinth, Laney and parents) are as always trying to make their neighborhood a safer and better place…

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Playing catch-up with #StorySettings prompts

I had the opportunity to visit the art galleries in The Cloisters years ago, so I thought of this book for the #ArtGallery prompt. 🖼️

Book 2: When their beloved neighbor is in hospital after a stroke, the inventive siblings‘ plan evolves into building a magic “healing garden” for him…

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