The Luxe by Anna GodbersenSet in Manhattan in 1899, The Luxe, the first in a series of four books, follows what I would most accurately describe as the Serena's and Blair's of the turn-of-the-century! I picked this up in Barnes & Noble after seeing it featured at the end of the aisle, not realizing that it's actually a novel for the young adult set (for some reason the fact that is was less expensive than a regular paperback did not strike a warning bell; perhaps because, as usual, I was loaded up with book purchases!) I'd describe it as a cross-over novel (kind of like Twilight) that women and girls of all ages would like. It reminded me a bit of a scandalous Jane Austen; full of society balls, forbidden romances, and gossip - gossip - gossip!
It was a fun, breezy read . . . perfect for the commute to work. I will definitely be reading the second book in the series, Rumors, soon!
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We read "Catcher in the Rye" last semester and most of the (older) students could not believe that Holden wandered around NYC, smoking, drinking and clubbing with no parents around. I am proud to say that I was the only (older) student to say "Hey, haven't you ever seen Gossip Girl? That is normal behavior for kids of a certain class!"
Nothing wrong with picking up a book or 2 in the teen section!!
This one looks perfect for the morning commute!
This sounds like something I'd like! I'll have to look for it.
I love this series. I just finished the final book. I am hoping the author decides to do another one!
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