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Can you recommend a good holiday read, set in New York/ USA

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whataboutbob · 18/07/2018 14:43

Looking for something enjoyable and reasonably light for summer hols, so probably not Faulkner. Last year I read a novel by Emma Straub I think it was called modern lovers and that hit the right note. I’d also consider Lionel Shriver, haven’t read the Mandibles yet.
There are also some books written by Russian Jewish emigres to New York I was meaning to read, but can’t find authors’ names. Thanks for any help!

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gussiefox · 18/07/2018 16:55

CraftyGin has beaten me to it. Edward Rutherfurd is excellent.

Sonotkylie · 18/07/2018 16:50

Golden Hill by Francis Spufford, but probably cheating as historical setting. Excellent book though.
Breakfast at Tiffanys?
Claire Massud - Emperor's Children or The Woman Upstairs.
I'm sure there is something else I have read recently but I can't think right now.
USA - Celeste Ng Little Fires Everywhere. Loved it. Easy but with ideas!

Dottierichardson · 18/07/2018 15:52

Article about Russian-Jewish American lit may help

www.tabletmag.com/jewish-arts-and-culture/books/175906/russian-jewish-am-lit

CraftyGin · 18/07/2018 14:57

New York by Edward Rutherfurd.

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