This week, the topic is Books Set in/Take Place During X (Pick a place, time, era, etc. Examples: Books set in Europe/Italy/Australia/Chicago, books set in Regency England, books that take place during the 1900s, books set in imaginary worlds/post-apocalyptic/dystopian worlds, books set on the ocean, books set it castles, books that take place during WW2, etc.).
My choice is books set in New York in the past. Since I'm a native New Yorker, I love reading books set there in the past.
It's a bit different for me since you all know me as a cat cozy mystery reader, but "old" New York is also another favorite of mine. I don't read these books enough. The ones below are either ones I've read or want to read. Even a couple of classics!
What's on your list this week?
I've been meaning to read Breakfast at Tiffany's ever since I learned the movie was based on a book.
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I started The Stolen Queen and need to finish it. It was great so far! Nice list :) and great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love New York! Thank you for this list.
ReplyDeleteI've read several of these, as I am a huge historical fiction reader. There are a few I haven't read though, so will be seeing if I can find them. Nice list.
ReplyDeleteSo many of these are books I've wanted to read but haven't gotten to yet. I was never a fan of The Great Gatsby, but I haven't read it since high school. Thanks for sharing books set in such an exciting city.
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I love this!!
ReplyDeleteA Tree Grows in Brooklyn was excellent.
ReplyDeleteA great stack of read. I love books. You can travel the world and never leave your comfortable chair.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and week. Scritches to the kitties. ♥
Fun take on this week's topic! I like historical fiction, so I'll have to check some of these out. Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThe Metropolitan Affair by Jocelyn Green and While the City Sleeps by Elizabeth Camden (actually most of Elizabeth's are set in New York) are more I recommend! My TTT
ReplyDeleteWell done! I do love hearing about stories set in different locations.
ReplyDeleteI love reading books that take place in New York. I did books based in Michigan for mine! https://bibliophilebree.blogspot.com/2025/07/top-ten-tuesday-set-in-michigan.html
ReplyDeleteHistorical New York is a great choice. They all look like good reads.
ReplyDeleteThere is so much to New York, it could be explored forever, in person and through books.
ReplyDeleteGreat choice!
ReplyDeleteI feel as though as soon as I start reading Fiona Davis books I am going to love them, but I haven't read one yet!
I love this idea! The Lions of Fifth Avenue looks amazing!
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Great choice and great picks! I love Fiona Davis and can't wait to read The Stolen Queen. The Gaslight mystery series is one of my favorites with that setting.
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