June 1, 2021
10 Books Set In Or Near New York City #TopTenTuesday
What is the last book you read set in New York City?
I’m linking up today with That Artsy Reader Girl for Top Ten Tuesday: June Freebie. When I recently read Social Graces, it occurred to me that I’ve read a few books set in New York City. When I saw the TTT “freebie” option, I decided this was my chance to make a list of books set in New York City. Do you appreciate a good book list?! Can you help me add to this list?
I have read all of the books on this list and can recommend them. Most are new releases with a couple of classics sprinkled in (links to my reviews provided if available).
*This post contains Amazon affiliate links.
**Titles are links to my reviews or Amazon affiliate links.
The Social Graces by Renée Rosen
Historical Fiction (late 1800s), New York High Society
The Way of Beauty by Camille Di Maio
Historical Fiction (early 1900s), Penn Station
The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis
Historical Fiction (1913), New York City Public Library
A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner
Historical Fiction, Triangle Shirtwaist Factory (1911) and the Twin Towers
Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
Young Adult contemporary fiction, free verse, Harlem, slam poet
The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff
Nonfiction, An oral history of 9-11
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Historical Fiction (early 1900s), Complicated family drama, Coming of age
Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
Historical Fiction (1937)
***I could also insert the classic The Great Gatsy here!
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser
Contemporary Middle Grade Fiction, Family drama
***From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is also another middle grade book set in New York.
Tweet Cute by Emma Lord
Contemporary Young Adult Fiction, Inspired by You’ve Got Mail
QOTD:
Have you read any of these stories set in New York City?
Do you have a recommendation you can add?
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“Ah, how good it is to be among people who are reading.”
~Rainer Maria Rilke
“I love the world of words, where life and literature connect.”
~Denise J Hughes
“Reading good books ruins you for enjoying bad ones.”
~Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
“I read because books are a form of transportation, of teaching, and of connection!
Books take us to places we’ve never been, they teach us about our world, and they help us to understand human experience.”
~Madeleine Riley, Top Shelf Text
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I haven’t read any of these but since visiting New York a few years ago I love reading books that are set there! Definitely going to check some out
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Hope you find something you love! 🙌
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Tweet Cute sounds good!
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday.
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It’s a fun read! I’m hopping over to read your post now!
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I had to share this list with one of NYC’s biggest fans.
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Thanks for sharing! 🙌
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You find a good topic there. I haven’t read any of your books but I found something similar, I’m doing books from Eastern Europe in my TTT.
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Oh you have a fun idea! I’m hopping over now to read your post!
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Thanks, Carol, see you there.
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I’d never realized how many books are set in New York City!
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-bookish-gifs
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Such a fun setting! I’m hopping over now to read your post.
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Tweet Cute looks charming! I’m going to look that up, thanks for the rec~
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I hope you enjoy it! 🙌
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A tree grows in Brooklyn is fantastic
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It holds up well for rereading!
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The last NYC set books I read was probably Libba Bray’s Diviners series.
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2021/06/01/top-ten-tuesday-318/
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Thanks for the title! I’m hopping over now to read your post.
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No problem!
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I’m not a fan of NYC in person (too loud and crowded for me), but I do end up reading LOTS of books set there. I think the last one was Carol Goodman’s upcoming novel, which is a mystery/thriller. I enjoyed TWEET CUTE, A FALL OF MARIGOLDS, and A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN. Great list!
Happy TTT!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
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Thanks Susan! Even though we may not visit in person, NYC makes a great setting! I’m hopping over now to read your post.
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Have just read 3 of these! Putting The Poet on my TBR list!
I loved Edward Rutherford’s book – New York.
Giving stories of people in New York through the centuries– fascinating.
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Thanks for the rec!
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More books to be added to my TBR! I have read the Meissner, and Love Fiona Davis, but have yet to read this one. Great idea Carol. ❤📚
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Thanks Sandy! Happy reading!
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One of the first books I think of when I’m thinking of New York is “Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk” by Kathleen Rooney. It is a novel but also incorporates a lot of New York history and culture.
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Thanks for the great rec! 🙌
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I adore NYC! It was my fav vacation. I may need this one!
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I’ve never been! 😱
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I’ve not read any of these – I did start an audio version of The Only Plane in the Sky but had to give up on it, it just didn’t lend itself well to listening while driving. Shall have to have another go.
Another one to add to your list is The Bowery Slugger by Leopold Borstinski. Set in The Bowery district in 1900s and featuring the gangs that developed among the immigrant population
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Only Plane is so emotional, I don’t know if I could listen while driving! And thanks for the rec! 🙌
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Having my granddaughter here everyday for online school, I did not have time to participate this week and I can’t believe I missed a freebie. I have read all of Fiona Davis’ books and they are all set in New York. I have enjoyed them all. Nice list Carol.
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Thanks Carla. I love freebie week!
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Percy Jackson is the only series I can think of that has a character living in New York City.
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Thanks! 🙌
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It took me until summer (2021) to get to this post, but I’m definitely incorporating some of these into my summer reading plans. I have read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, the first time as a teenager, once as a married adult, and again for our Third Tuesday Book Club during the lockdown (We met on Zoom). I also loved The Lions of 5th avenue.Fiona Davis, the author is the daughter of a friend (former book club member) and one of my favorite novelists. Had my girlfriend’s weekend in NYC not been cancelled by COVID, we were going to meet for lunch in NYC. I am reading The Social Graces currently and really enjoying it. There IS something special about NYC!
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Thanks for visiting and commenting Rae! How fun to have connections with a wonderful author! I hope you will have that lunch in the future! I hope you continue to enjoy Social Graces! I thought it was fascinating!
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