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Definitely a solid book with things to say about class and sexuality.

#Fitz reads 📚 The Beautiful and Damned was the best out of the bunch. 🩷

78/150 An interesting look at one of the pivotal years in American history. While the author does stray from his subject at times, he does detailed work discussing the causes that led to monumental events of 1920, and also discusses the ramifications those events had on future generations. 3 ⭐⭐⭐ 1/2
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My read tonight

This was okay. I found the two main characters' special abilities to not be developed well (like why do they have them and do other people?). The female audiobook narrator sounded too young and silly and I don't think this represents the character well.

The structure of this book was so interesting, with the four related novellas. I have always loved books within a book. I think the audiobook added to my enjoyment of the four stories, and the writing was a pleasure. I see why it made so many best of 2022 lists. Five stars. I‘d like to read other books by Hernan Diaz. #52bookclub2023 #roaring20s I haven‘t posted & tagged in awhile…I hope I got everyone for #52bookclub2023

Told from the perspective of Ernest Hemingway‘s first wife, Hadley Richardson, we get a glimpse into their early years & the world of a struggling writer in 1920‘s Europe. I enjoyed the setting & McLain really brings her characters to life including the Fitzgerald‘s as well as Gertrude Stein & Ezra Pound. A quick read - audio narration was FABULOUS. #52Books23 #Roaring20s🎶 Gratuitous hamantaschen - Purim Sameach 🥳

This YA novel set amid criminal corruption in 1920s Chicago is a fun blend of mystery, historical fantasy and romance. It‘s told in alternating chapters—Ruby can read minds, and Guy can transform his appearance. I enjoyed the romp and the social justice theme, but ab-so-tive-ly pos-i-lute-ly became tired of the flapper girl slang.

Fabulous interior book design suits the 1920s setting. The Art Deco fonts are swoonworthy. Look at the ‘O‘ and the ‘G‘ in ‘Epilogue‘ and the decorative drop cap initial letter ‘R‘—the triple upright line, the circle, the kick that ends in a perfect spiral. 😍