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A review by greyetal
The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis
3.0
Laura Lyons is a housewife in 1913, living with her two children in the New York Public Library where her husband is superintendent. When she gets the opportunity to attend Columbia Journalism School, her horizons are broadened & suddenly she's making connections with other women in the working world and realizing what might be possible for her.
Sadie Donovan is her granddaughter - working in the New York Public Library and curating an exhibit that includes her grandmother's work. Both women experience thefts during their time at the library, giving this book a mystery element as well as following the women's individual stories.
Have you ever had super high expectations of a book because of what others have said, only to have it fall short when you read it? That's what happened with this one for me - but I do still think it's worth the read if you're into the topic!
Sadie Donovan is her granddaughter - working in the New York Public Library and curating an exhibit that includes her grandmother's work. Both women experience thefts during their time at the library, giving this book a mystery element as well as following the women's individual stories.
Have you ever had super high expectations of a book because of what others have said, only to have it fall short when you read it? That's what happened with this one for me - but I do still think it's worth the read if you're into the topic!