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This would be a tough choice because I‘m a genre jumper. I read fantasy, sci fi, romance, historical fiction, history nonfiction, straight up literary fiction.

If I had to choose, I suppose it‘s gotta be historical fiction. So much to learn, so many times to visit!

I never read a book jacket so I thought this was just going to be about Marion defying expectations by becoming a dancer. Turns out there‘s a whole other plot based on a real life bombing case. All of this was entertaining to read. My one issue was the father character was such an overbearing jerk and I think the main character was too understanding of him. I will put another thought in comments. Thanks @Jerdencon for the #AuldLangSpine pick

My November pick for #12booksin2024

I loved escaping into the world of the Rockettes with the MC Marion! Set in a time where women were expected to stay home and keep house, Marion sets out to achieve her dreams of dancing and auditions for the Rockettes against the wishes of her father. Once she becomes a Rockette her life changes in ways she would never expect. Part exciting, part bittersweet, I really enjoyed this story and will def look for more work by this author.

#Theater

#StorySettings

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Just starting this book about Marion, who joins The Rockettes despite her father‘s objections. I love her character & courage! I know there will be some great NYC history tidbits also!!

Check out this wrapping! #foundfamilyswap

This was such a fantastic book! The story of Marion, who became a Rockette in the 1950‘s, against the advice of her dad. He was trying to get her married off to her high school boyfriend, instead of being a dancer, a total waste of time

This was a great book. Marion lucks out and gets a job as one of the Rockettes. A job her father doesn't approve of and one that puts her in the path of the Big Apple Bomber 🍎
#LiteraryCrew @Librarybelle
#NoShameReadathon24 #GoodDisabilityRep @Nessavamusic

It‘s time for the #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead discussion! I‘ve posted 9 questions as spoilers - you can find these by either viewing my feed, the book‘s feed, or searching #LiteraryCrew . Feel free to jump into the discussion whenever! If there‘s anything else you wish to comment on, please share below.

Next month, the group will be reading The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry. I‘ll post a reminder on Thursday!

Thanks for the tag, @Read4life !

1. The Spectacular

2. Miss Cecily‘s Recipes for Exceptional Ladies

Want to play, @CatLass007 @OriginalCyn620 @Arvena @Reggie ?

#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

Reminder: the #LiteraryCrew discussion is this Wednesday, the 31st! Excited for the discussion! #BuddyRead

#52Bookclub24 #Chapterheadingshavedates #LiteraryCrew

I always enjoy Fiona Davis‘ books set in landmark NYC buildings. They are a quick read. I always learn a little bit of history and get to imagine another time. This one was a little more improbable than my ability to suspend belief, so a low pick. 3 🌟

This was a fun read. I really enjoyed following Marion and the start of her career with the Rockettes. However, I was really thrown off with Big Apple Bomber storyline. For me, there was plenty of drama and storyline following Marion and her family. I even think what happened with her sister and the bomber was still okay for the story, but Marion being so involved in the hunt for the bomber was too much for me. Still a fun read. #literarycrew

My 2nd book by this author. I love how she chooses historical landmarks and weaves her story around true events. While I preferred The Masterpiece more than this one, I enjoyed the Radio City setting with an insider look at the Rockettes of the 1950‘s + a good mystery. Looking forward to #LiteraryCrew discussion at the end of the month!
#joyousjanuary

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Enjoyable Historical Fiction that mixes the glitz and glam of the NYC Rockettes and the Mad NYC Bomber. Well-written with a decent pace.

This was an interesting, compelling, and mysterious novel about the famous theatre, the Rockettes, and the Broadway Bomber. Based on true events, Davis does it again, weaving the real and the imagined into a story that is hard to put down. Great on #audio ! #BookspinBingo #JoyousJanuary @TheAromaofBooks @Andrew65

Checkin time for this month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead ! I‘ve seen some great reviews posted already this month - I have this scheduled to start late this week.

Any thoughts to share with the group at this point? Discussion on the 31st!

Love when I‘m reading a book and it mentions something in my neighborhood - I pass by Creedmoor every day on my way to work as it‘s only a mile from my house - the top right picture was taken today in the fog making it seem even more creepy… it‘s the largest building around for miles in this part of Queens. Also - on the campus are 3 public schools and currently a tent migrant shelter. Interesting place… #literarycrew @Librarybelle

2 books from #roll100 and 1 from #bookspin! I‘ll definitely be under the blanket this weekend.

Love Fiona Davis #histfic novels based on NYC landmark buildings, starting with inspiration from actual events & spinning them into fascinating personal stories. This inspo comes from a historical tragic incident in 1957 at Radio City Music Hall. In 1992, a former Rockette recalls the struggles and triumphs of reaching her dancing dreams. Top pic from 2021 visit. #MusicalCover #NewYearNewBooks @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

#LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead So much history! I almost felt like I was there. Totally enjoyed this. All the 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

#LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead So much history! I almost felt like I was there. Totally enjoyed this. All the 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Reading this for January 2024 #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead. I lived and worked in NYC for 8.5 years. I walked past Radio City Music Hall every day. And do you know? I never saw a show there. I don‘t know why but I never had the chance. Reading this also reminds me of growing up in West Virginia and taking dance lessons from a woman who was chosen to be a Rockette but decided to go back to WV and get married. I‘m looking forward to finding out (cont)⬇️

Book #1 for the year!

repost for @Librarybelle

I‘m excited that #LiteraryCrew is kicking off the year with the tagged book. All are welcome to join! We are a low key #buddyread that reads the selected title at our own pace throughout the month. I post periodic checkins during the month, and discussion is on the 31st.

If you would also like to be tagged, comment on the original post:
https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2687030

I‘m excited that #LiteraryCrew is kicking off the year with the tagged book. All are welcome to join! We are a low key #buddyread that reads the selected title at our own pace throughout the month. I post periodic checkins during the month, and discussion is on the 31st.

If you would also like to be tagged, comment below!

Book one of the year is now complete 👏👏👏👏 #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

June

#12BooksOf2023

@Andrew65

Got my first book yesterday. So excited to read it and discuss. Not sure why I was sent the large print version though 🤣🤣. #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead

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January‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead is tagged.

We‘re very low key - read the book at your own pace, with discussion at month‘s end. I‘ll also post periodic checkins during the month.

The graphic shows what we are reading this year - if you‘re only interested in a specific title, let me know, and I‘ll make note to only tag you for that month.

original post:
https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2679860

January‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead is the latest from Fiona Davis.

We‘re very low key - read the book at your own pace, with discussion at month‘s end. I‘ll also post periodic checkins during the month.

If you would like to be included in the tag list for the group, comment below! The graphic shows what we are reading this year - if you‘re only interested in a specific title, let me know, and I‘ll make note to only tag you for that month.

Up next, this seems like a good way to kick off holiday reads.

Rockettes • Radio City Music Hall • 1956 NYC • Historical fiction • 3.5 Stars

“The Spectacular” by Fiona Davis is a captivating novel set amongst and glitz and mystique of Radio City Music Hall during its mid-century heyday. As girls try out for a coveted position on the stage, the city is reeling from a series are of bombings. orchestrated by the “Big Apple Bomber”. ⬇️

I really enjoyed this book and at times could relate on a personal to some of the storyline. That is when you know that the author has done it right.

I enjoyed this one, and reading about the background of the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall made for a fun setting surrounding a dark topic. I am surprised I had never heard about The Big Apple Bomber and his 16-year string of bombings. This was my October #Doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

I enjoyed this & found the story entertaining & well written. However, I felt there was too much modern subjects & themes that wouldn‘t have been so easily accepted back then.

It‘s mentioned in the author‘s note at the end, but I‘m surprised the synopsis didn‘t include the fact that the “Big Apple Bomber” is the fictionalized version of the “Mad Bomber.” His letters & psych profile in the book are written almost verbatim to the real life ones.

When a building in NYC is always a character with history behind the story then you need to read every book by Fiona Davis. This one is set in Radio City Music Hall, the life of a Rockette. Marion wants to follow her dream of dancing even though her father is over protective and the world sees the lives of women as restricted. Love the history of the buildings in every one of Davis‘s books.

9-3-23: My August 2023 Book Wrap Up! Didn‘t read a lot but enjoyed what I did get to. The Spectacular was my favorite! ⭐️📖📚

I didn't get a bingo this month simply because I got schlacked by the beginning of my student teaching semester (Elementary and Special Education). My reading came to a grinding halt when school started! Just a couple more months and I'll have my reading time back! #newcareer #newteacher #lovinglife