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Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl
Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl | Renée Rosen
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It’s 1938, and a young woman selling face cream out of a New York City beauty parlor is determined to prove she can have it all. Her name is Estée Lauder, and she’s about to take the world by storm, in this dazzling new novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Social Graces and Park Avenue Summer. In New York City, you can disappear into the crowd. At least that’s what Gloria Downing desperately hopes as she tries to reinvent herself after a devastating family scandal. She’s ready for a total life makeover and a friend she can lean on—and into her path walks a young, idealistic woman named Estée. Their chance encounter will change Gloria’s life forever. Estée dreams of success and becoming a household name like Elizabeth Arden, Helena Rubinstein, and Revlon. Before Gloria knows it, she is swept up in her new friend’s mission and while Estée rolls up her sleeves, Gloria begins to discover her own talents. After landing a job at Saks Fifth Avenue, New York’s finest luxury department store, Gloria finds her voice which proves instrumental in opening doors for Estée’s insatiable ambitions. But in world unaccustomed to women with power, they’ll each have to reckon with the price that comes from daring to live life on their own terms and refusing to back down.
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Rebesta
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I‘m not sure about the accuracy of this story about Estée Lauder, and I don‘t think it matters. The fictional heroine, Gloria Dowaziac, is interesting enough to make up for any inaccuracies about Lauder. It‘s a good, quick read about the illusions we create to cover our sins, whether perceived or real, and finding our authentic selves. Enjoy!

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samantharoberts
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It‘s 1938, and a young woman selling face cream out of a New York City beauty parlor is determined to prove she can have it all. Her name is Estée Lauder, and she‘s about to take the world by storm. Loved this story of Estée Lauder as told by her fictional friend, Gloria. Wonderful story of friendship, love, betrayal, and self-discovery.

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IamIamIam
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Panpan

There was so little to like about this book for me.... I read it for next year's book club and will definitely need to dig deep for something to make the author feel good. The characters were all so unlikable and not in a good way.

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Danay
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23 #62 The story of Estée Lauder told from the perspective of a fictional friend. I really enjoyed this book. Both storylines held my attention. The lead characters, though flawed, were still likable.

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SassyBookworm
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I could not put this book down today! Even reading til my kindle died (luckily right as I finished the book). Truly an incredible story about Estée Lauder and the main character her friend Gloria. Between Estée‘s struggles to start her face cream business and Gloria running from her family‘s past these friends go through so much together. Just a wonderful story of friendship & determination. â­ï¸â­ï¸â­ï¸â­ï¸â­ï¸

#SassyBookworm? #FifthAvenueGlamourGirl

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Sharpeipup
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Weekend treat - breakfast and a book!

TheKidUpstairs That looks so delicious 😋 7mo
tpixie Yum!! 7mo
Daisey Perfect! 7mo
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marleed
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This was a good read for me because I most enjoy historical fiction when characters aren‘t drawn with a naïveté that can sometimes make me avoid the genre for my next 7 or 8 books. The fictional Gloria was interesting but it‘s the IRL Estee Lauder that I found most interesting.

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Jensol77

1. Yes. Audio while driving to work - always!

2. Escape. Learning about other cultures / times. Keeping the mind sharp.

Eggs Excellent benefitsðŸ‘ðŸ»ðŸ‘🻠8mo
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Jensol77
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1. Yes. Audio while driving to work - always!

2. Escape. Learning about other cultures / times. Keeping the mind sharp.

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KristiAhlers
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I really enjoyed this one as there was so much character growth and story to go along with it. I also appreciated learning a bit about Estee Lauder. Great historical fiction read #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 9mo
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TheBookHippie
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GingerAntics I‘ve never seen it. It sounds good. I need to watch it. 10mo
janeycanuck Ooh, I‘ll have to check out this list. I really enjoyed the final season, too - it was nice to see how things played out in the future and didn‘t just wrap in the 60s 10mo
AmyG We just finished it. I am so going to miss this show. â¤ï¸ 10mo
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Kristy_K
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Gloria starts out a spoiled, lost girl who‘s never had to rely on herself until her father goes to prison for a Ponzi scheme. By a chance encounter, she meets Estée Lauder, a young woman who embodies self-reliance and entrepreneurship. Through the ups and downs of their friendship, family drama, WWII, romantic relationships, and more, we see Gloria slowly grow into a self-sufficient woman, and Estée become a juggernaut in the cosmetic world.

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SilversReviews
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HISTORICAL FICTION - NEW YORK - WOMEN'S FICTION

Estee Lauder and Gloria Downing both came from money, but both families had lost their fortunes.

It was fun joining both women and spending their days with them and learning about their lives during this era.

Fans of Ms. Rosen, cosmetic lines, this era, women succeeding, and name dropping will enjoy this book.

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/4bb4rcd6

@reneerosen_
@berkleypub

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Reecaspieces
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SilversReviews
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Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:

#INQUOTES
@Eggs
@AlwaysBeenALoverOfBooks
@LitsyEvents
#LitsyEvents

Today‘s Prompt: ESSENCE

The essence of beauty and cosmetics. 😊

Eggs Love this era 💄👗👠 14mo
SilversReviews @Eggs Me too. 😊 14mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful 👗 14mo
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SilversReviews
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FULL REVIEW 4/25

We follow both Estee Lauder and Gloria Downing as they make their way on their own even though Estee was married and had a child.

It was fun joining both women and spending their days with them and learning about their lives during this era.

Another entertaining, well-researched read by Ms. Rosen.

Fans of Ms. Rosen, cosmetic lines, this era, women succeeding, and name dropping will enjoy this book. 5/5

@reneerosen_

marleed This cover! 14mo
SilversReviews @marleed Yes. Gorgeous. 14mo
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SilversReviews
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COVER REVEAL!!

Look at this gorgeous cover!!

“It‘s 1938, and a young woman selling face cream out of a New York City beauty parlor is determined to prove she can have it all.

Her name is Estée Lauder, and she‘s about to take the world by storm, in this dazzling new novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Social Graces and Park Avenue Summer.â€

PUB DATE: 4/25/2023

PRE-ORDER LINK: https://tinyurl.com/37ukhpuv

 @BerkleyPub

megnews I love Rosen!!! Can‘t wait! 2y
SilversReviews @megnews Oh. Me too. 😀 2y
writerlibrarian Wow. Lovely cover 💜 2y
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