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I enjoyed how the walk Lillian takes on New Years Eve 1984 is interwoven with the story of her life in advertising in the 1920s, how she forged her way in a man‘s business and how she felt when that ended for motherhood. Lillian is an intriguing character; formidable, intelligent and enquiring yet with a sadness and a hard edge at times. An unusual read that makes you want to walk New York City, drink negronis and wear bright yellow tights!

#7days7covers Day 4 #covercrush

We had a trawl through some secondhand and antique shops today searching for Ercol chairs. I didn‘t find any but I am feeling very pleased with my little book haul - 50p each! The top and bottom books have been on my wish list for ages. Always happy with book bargains 💛

#RedRoseSeptember
Both of these books take place in New York City over the span of a day, so they show #ADayInTheLife of their characters. I‘ve read The Sun is Also a Star and Lilian Boxfish Takes a Walk has been in my #TBR stacks since it was a #BOTM pick. Someday I shall get to it. 📚📚📚😬📚📚📚📚📚

I scrolled back, and back, and back some more 😂 and found my very first #bookhaul post! It‘s close to three years old. So far, and not at all surprisingly, I‘ve only read two of the books pictured (Schwab and Raybourn). I tried the tagged book but it was a bail for me 🤷🏻‍♀️

#bookhaulchallenge

#AyUpAugust Lillian always finds #SomethingGood while walking around New York City.
@Cinfhen @squirrelbrain

I just adored this book @Caroline2 - thank you soooo much for sending it to me!

It‘s uplifting, it‘s sad, it‘s New York City....

I saved the last two chapters to read on my way home (a long day - been in the office since 7.15am 😬 ) and I‘m so glad I did as there popped up Rapper‘s Delight - one of my fave tracks ever! I‘m smiling to myself on the train... 😁🎵😁🎵

And I love this cover 💛

Seeing the beauty in the world can be really overwhelming. I‘m learning just to see and live it (and when my wannabe amateur photographer eyes come out it gets worse), but truly, it is so much. And what is beauty anyway?

#letstravelaugust @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620 so many great novels about #newyork I'm spoiled for choices, but Lilian is one of my favorites

I enjoyed this book. It‘s a relaxing read, and it‘s an interesting look at women‘s issues “then and now.” It‘s not the most riveting or fast paced book, but I loved Lillian. Read more: https://pickingbooks.com/blog/2017/5/1/lillian-boxfish-takes-a-walk-book-review

I loved Lilian Boxfish...💕

I liked this character very much. Lillian is based on a real person, and the author had to do real research. The research really shines through, as does the author‘s respect for the history and for New York City. #historicalfiction #strongwomen #nyc

Another book from my Litsy stack! Switching back and forth between the audio read by Xe Sands and the print version depending on whether I'm in the mood to listen or read. Lillian is a grand old dame with an attitude who's had an interesting life. #nyc #historicalfiction

What an amazing #bookmail parcel to receive any day, but especially on a Monday after a blah day at work!

I have to admit, @Caroline2 I did emit rather a loud squeal when I saw the book - it‘s one I‘ve been wanting to read for ages, mainly because it‘s set in NYC.

Then there were bookmarks, chocolate, a Squirrel Nutkin postcard.... and a lovely note!

You‘re such a great friend 😘 and yes, let‘s do another #buddyread soon....⬇️

#QuotsyJuly19 #Lonely @TK-421

It‘s New Years Eve 1984 and Lillian Boxfish, aged 84(ish), is taking a walk through Manhattan. Formerly the highest paid advertising woman in the country, Lillian looks back on the highs and lows of a long life and career as she meets the diverse denizens populating a 1980s NYC in decline. Lillian‘s perceptions of the city and its people, both past and present, are so authentic, full of wisdom, generosity, and a welcome touch of the bitter.

“I thought at times that poetry might be an elegant way of screaming.”
-Kathleen Rooney, Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk @stmartinspress
#bookquotes #bookquote #stmartinspress #historicalfiction #amreading #igreads #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #pickingbooks #poetryislife #poetrylove #poetrylover #booklovers #tbr #bookrecommendations #bookrecommendation #feministbooks #bookclub #booknerdigans #booknerds #booknerdigan

I love Lillian Boxfish... what a neat character. The book makes me want to go back and take a walk in New York City. #summer2019reading

Having volunteered in nursing homes when I was younger, I know that the older people get, the more interesting stories they have to tell. You just have to be ready to sit back and go on a journey with them. I loved Lillian Boxfish's story. She is a character I want to keep with me and call up when I need strength.

#LetItBe
#BeatleMaynia

I thought of Lillian for this one because she wanted to be left alone in her beloved New York City ❤️❤️

It's cold and rainy here, so I think I'll stay inside and read about someone else taking a walk.

I told myself....”you have a ton of unread books at home”, “you have a ton of stuff to do today and don‘t have time” .... my car made the turn and took me to the Friends Book Warehouse (totally out of my control). At least I restrained myself and only bought these 3 books for only $7. #winning #NoWillPower #INeedAMeeting #BookloversAnonymous #IMayHaveAProblem #HelloMyNameIsChelleo #ButImALibrarian #ThisIsTotallyProfessional

I'm feeling very Lillian Boxfish. I've just had a stroll around the city now I'm dining alone. Except instead instead of interacting with fellow humans, I'm reading Lillian Boxfish. 😄

A strong main character in Lillian and lots of pieces of historical trivia about NYC which was fun. I listened to the audio book and the narrator was perfect - she was Lillian.

Excited to start this book as the year she “takes her walk” is the same as my birth!

Am a few chapters in, and I have fallen in love with Lillian!

I read this book ages ago, but I don‘t think I put it up here. One of my sisters sent a group text(3 sisters and mom)asking if any of us had read it. I have! So had my other sister, but not Mom. I feel so empowered! 😄 They‘re all voracious readers and I can‘t keep up with them. Anyway, the book is on sale Kindle today Although it‘s fiction, it is based on the life of a remarkable sounding woman.

#ANewChapter #MyTown Lillian spent a lot of time walking through her town, New York City. @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @vkois88

This was a part of #BOTMbuddyread organized by @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Completed this in December but a busy life and traveling made it impossible to post a review. Loved this book. It is based on the real Margaret Fishback. Set on the last day of 1984, the narrative entwines with Boxfish‘s own life as she takes a walk and meets really interesting characters. The novel throws up questions on feminism, identity, office and the home, and life.

I started this on New Year's Eve (because that's when Lillian took her walk) and had a hard time connecting to the story. One day I forgot the book and switched to audio. That did it. Xe Sands makes it feel like you're sitting and listening to a friend tell her story. I loved it.

@blondie thank you!! Can‘t wait to read this one ❤️❤️❤️
#kindlitsy

A quiet little story. If you didn‘t like A Gentleman in Moscow because there wasn‘t enough happening and you were bored you may want to pass this up. I started this on New Years Eve and that was perfect timing.

When I think about walking alone I think of Lillian. #boulevardofbrokendreams #musicalnewyear @Cinfhen @vivastory

I'm not used to encountering characters or other people with my name. I did quite a few doubletakes before I got used to it when Lillian Boxfish was showing up frequently in my feed. Still haven't read it though.

Was reading simultaneously with Fear (need something not infuriating to read at night so I can get some sleep); but, really not getting into it, after investing 32% / 2:51:18. No biggie.

This wonderful book is on sale for the Kindle today (US). #kindledeals

I loved Lillian because of quotes like this one. Her wit (and courage) to say what was on her mind while still upholding proprietary was fantastic. I enjoyed her NYE antics more than the flashbacks, because she sounds like a hoot of an octogenarian, but her past was an important part of the story. I hope to be able to walk as much as Ms. Boxfish as I age. 🚶🏻‍♀️#mountTBR #catsoflitsy

To read or not to read... is Never the question. 😂 #amreading

It's a cold, rainy and generally yucky day today. Which makes it a perfect day to stay home and read. This seems like an appropriate book.

For too many reasons to even list, I Loved it. Lillian‘s story doesn‘t exactly “go” anywhere but she walks 10 miles in her tale both physically and figuratively

Now THIS is vacation.

‪TOP TEN OF 2018 (part two): Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk, Fly Girls, Displacement, the Grisha trilogy and the Red Rising trilogy. ‬

‪Bonus Books: Sleeping Giants, Lethal White, The Library Book, Bird Box, and The Day the World‬ Came to Town. ‬

‪What were your favorites? ‬

This is the second time I have read this book and have to say this is a thoroughly enjoyable book. Lillian is a wonderful character and great to travel the streets of New York with her , and come across the many people she chats to. Alongside this we have an excellent telling of Lillian‘s life, which is far from boring. A great book to read at this time of the year as most of the events take place on New Year‘s Eve. #BOTMBuddyRead

I so enjoyed reading this with the #BOTMbuddyread! Lillian was fascinating, and I loved walking around NYC with her on her New Year‘s Eve journey, meeting a cast of wonderful characters along the way. Her past reminiscences are woven together with the present, with the city as more than a backdrop—almost another character itself. And I was fascinated to learn that Lillian was inspired by a real-life poet and advertising woman, Margaret Fishback!