After getting a masters degree at Columbia Journalism School, she fell in love with writing, leapfrogging from editor to freelance journalist before finally settling down to write fiction. 2. ), then be sure to check out our whole article spotlighting books about librarians. This book is a fictionalized account of her life as an extraordinary librarian, curator, lover and passing person of Color at a time when it was quite dangerous to do so. and Mrs. Lyons, come in. GENERAL ROMANCE | I wish we could afford it so you could go, but maybe this is for the best, hed said back in the apartment. I found it to be a fantastic womens study story of the struggles of women in the early 1900s. . His nose scrunched up in a way that reminded her of Harry when he was miserable about something. A woman on the verge of ruin, alone and without any resources. A place had opened up and was hers, if she wanted it. Once Beyah settles in, Sara and her boyfriend, Marcos, begin trying to set her up with their friend Samson. It had been one of her most recent finds at the Antique Boutique thrift store, downtown on Broadway. Find out here along with other August 2020 new book releases to read and skip. She gave him a quick kiss, then turned and slid the letter that shed left out on the work03 table back into the pocket of her apron. They teach a course in ethics, I hope?, Laura had already memorized the list of classes: Training in Reporting and Interviewing, Editing and Rewriting Copy, History of Journalism, and Elements of Law., I suppose the law class will keep you on the straight and narrow. The book, which is the August pick for the "GMA" Book Club, is a historical fiction page-turner, a bestseller and one of the summer's hottest reads. Nice review Carol. Shed befriended one of the librarians, who, Sadies senior year, urged her to get a degree in library sciences at Rutgers, where Sadie aced every class. When she's not breaking up fights over Legos and juice boxes, she remains fully committed to sharing a less serious look at the world of parenting. Somehow, shed done it. No, thats not it at all, she quickly assured him. A grand sum, considering Jacks salary. She was fine now, thank goodness, but they were still catching up. I have no problem suspending my disbelief when reading fantasy or magical realism or science fiction, but I feel that I shouldnt have to when it comes to contemporary or historical fiction. The chilly air irritated her, as did the crowds storming the building. Certainly is, Dr. Anderson. She had no reason to be here at this hour, and she struggled to come up with an excuse before settling on the truth. The March sun was bright, offering a tease of warmth, butThe intermittent tugs of wind made it clear that the temperamental spring was still firmly in charge. She was boring them. Of course you have time for dinner, its still early.. Great review Carol. Laura and Jack waited outside Dr. Andersons office on the second floor like schoolchildren caught cheating in class. Sir, Im sorry. Sadie settled in, placing her purse in the drawer of her desk. The historical story and protagonist were enjoyable but the modern story just doesnt dont work. Until today. Her stomach lurched as she followed him down the hall. CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE | She is divorced with no children, though she has a beloved niece. Have you been the the New York City Public Library? Why? The decision to move out to the country in the first place hadnt been her idea, either, but the position had offered them an escape of sorts: a way for Laura to avoid the worst of her fathers wrath and disapproval at being an expecting bride. 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Eighty-five dollars a term. Dont miss The Lions Of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis. The dual timelines were equally fascinating to me, and there were so many twists and turns that I would never have expected when I began reading. Anderson said just the other day that youve got a lovely way with a phrase in the newsletters., Because it doesnt pay. She had it with her when she died, in 1941.. It was all out of proportion for the room, like a huge wooden barge squeezed into a tiny boathouse. Fiona Davis, edited by GENERAL FICTION. A story of family ties, their lost dreams, and the redemption that comes from discovering truth."Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Shoemaker's Wife In New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis's latest historical novel, a series of book thefts roils the . Genre/Categories: Historical Fiction, New York City. On the continuum of crime, pilfering bookseven invaluable artifacts like a first edition of Leaves of Grass, a page from a Shakespeare First Folio, the last diary Virginia Woolf kept before her suicide, and that priceless edition of Poeranks rather low on the thrill-o-meter. The Lions of Fifth Avenue is an intriguing and poignant read. My favorite parts of the book centered around the New York City Public Librarys books and other rare objects. Her landing was less than elegant, one knee skidding across the theater's floor as she dropped. The library called to me with this one. At his bedtime, Laura had taken down the volume from the bookcase and read some of the poems aloud to him. Her eyes werent the vivid blue of Lauras but more of a gray, and her features and coloring gave her an ethereal appearance. , [] 3 Stars. Hed been away for a week after that, during which time shed let her imagination run wild, thinking of them together, wandering around the city, roaming from bookstore to bookstore. Plus, Jack wanted to write. The elegant, unflappable . If theres ever a problem, youre right here in the building., Why not keep doing what youre doing, Laura? asked Jack. Earlier that summer, when Jack quoted a line from one of Shakespeares sonnets into Lauras ear in a silly falsetto while she washed the dishes, Harry had demanded to know what it meant. I thought the setting and plot had such great possibilities. Right when theyd be mounting a major exhibition that would be written about in all the newspapers. You remember he wrote a letter of recommendation?, Well, he wanted an update, and that was that., So then he went and arranged a scholarship for you?, I dont believe it myself, to be honest. Characters: For me, Laura is not an especially likable character. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. "A page-turner for booklovers everywhere! It was a toss-up. Permanently, it turns out.. What burden are you talking about?. ", "I'm so thrilled that my book, 'The Lions of Fifth Avenue,' was chosen as the 'GMA' Book Club pick for August," Davis said. But that wouldnt do at all. Setting: The New York City Public Library setting is the star of The Lions of Fifth Avenue! He was so close to finishing it, hed said repeatedly the past several months. Even the decorative bases for the bronze candelabras were made from Carrara stone sliced from the Alps. Do be careful, Jack had said with an affected accent after she left. Harry, at eleven, was older by four years, but Pearl was wiser, faster. (LogOut/ There are a few things I do not welcome, however. Genre Discussion: Often, I feel like womens fiction is disguised as histfic. Shed always been easily moved to tears, and the vastness of the space, with its fifty-foot ceilings adorned with puffy clouds, was as close as she could get to the fields behind the cottage where shed retreat upstate when her emotions overcame her. RELEASE DATE: Oct. 18, 2022. The full moon had brightened the neighboring buildings, while directly below the trees cast moon shadows along the walkways, as if it were midday. Lily wont send Emerson to her fathers house overnight until shes old enough to talkSo she can tell me if something happensbut she doesnt want to fight for full custody lest it become an expensive legal drama or, worse, a physical fight. Praise for The Lions of Fifth Avenue "Davis delves into the history of the New York Public Library in this delightful mystery. Laura must choose her path forward or risk losing what she has always known. Unfortunately, I wasnt a fan of the execution. All that, while also discussing family intrigue, sacrifices, and secrets kept over generations. By ages., She swatted at him, although the words stung more than she let on. The Best Jodi Picoult Books (All Books Ranked and Rated), 20 Climate Fiction Books: From Apocalypse to Budding Hope, 10 Rules & Expectations for a Smooth Running Book Club, Wish You Were Here Book Club Questions and Discussion Guide. But then the wealthy old couple who owned the estate died, and their grown children decided to sell off the land, sending the employees packing. That would never be her. I seem to be on a roll lately. Hidden within the grand architecture of the New York Public Library, Laura Lyons lives in an apartment with her husband and their children. This book was not a favorite. Sadie is living the independent life that Laura dreams of. For one term. They came in wave after wave, first taking photos of the two marble lions that flanked the stepsthe one across the way was called Fortitude, the names conferred in the 1930s by Mayor LaGuardia as a reflection on Depression-era virtuesthen around the revolving door that de- posited them into the foyer like widgets in an assembly line. The questions came fast and furious, and she loved the more difficult ones. The daily chores, the sameness, weighed her down like stones in her pockets. It was such an interesting journey to go on, and while the characters faced some challenging times, the ending was ultimately satisfying for me.. . https://www.newyorker.com/video/watch/the-odd-objects-found-in-a-public-library, https://www.nypl.org/about/divisions/berg-collection-english-and-american-literature, Posted in American authors, Book review, historical fiction, Tagged Berg Collection, Edgar Allan Poe, Fiona Davis, Heterodoxy Club, Leaves of Grass, Nathaniel Hawthorne, New York City, New York Public Library, Tamerlane, The Lions of Fifth Avenue, The Scarlet Letter, Virginia Woolf, Walt Whitman. M.J. Rose The book follows the code cracking intrigues at Bletchley Park and it has a fascinating storyline involving the people who worked to decode encrypted Garman military communications. Lauras struggle to get a degree from Columbia's journalism school is doomed to fail thanks to flagrant sexism (though a professor plagiarizes her thesis). Come this way. She followed him through yet another door, this one implanted in the marble slabs between the second and third window. At her signal, the three of them would leap about the hallways, dancing and singing, Harry running laps and Pearl practicing her yodel, bringing the night watchman sprinting to the second floor to find out what on earth was going on. Sadie argues for a harsher sentence for the book thief at the trial, protesting that what was stolen was more than just a number of pages, but pieces of Western history and culture that have a dramatic impactthe loss of these items is a detriment to all of humanity. Do you agree with her? She could go after all. And at the very top, Jack Lyons, superintendent. The Lions of Fifth Avenue Written by Fiona Davis Review by Nicole Evelina This dual-time period novel begins in 1913 New York, where the Lyons familyLaura, Jack, and their two childrenhave just moved into a hidden apartment in the New York Public Library. I love the library setting, and the discussion on the importance of books in general and primary sources in particular. It was at the New York Public Library that she truly began to shine, manning her station at the reference desk in the Catalog Room next to the old pneumatic tubes that still carried the book requests down to the stacks far below. We had to expand to accommodate all the books. No. He and his wife raised their three children there, and once I learned that, I knew it would make the perfect setting for The Lions of Fifth Avenue. What can we do to help, Mr. Hooper? asked Claude. This listen follows Laura Lyons in 1913 as she heads to journalism school, and when valuable books are stolen from the New York Public Library, she gets sucked into the scandal. He put out his cigarette and held the door open for her to retreat back inside. RELEASE DATE: July 21, 2020. Magazine Subscribers (How to Find Your Reader Number), Colleen Hoover Is Back. Is that right?. Ill do it. Sadie didnt care that she was being rude. Rumor has it they were meant to eventually be walkways, for an extension of the building that was never realized, but I have a feeling the architects simply liked the way they looked. He took a drag on his cigarette. All the child support money sent by her father has been spent on her mothers addictions. . The Lions of Fifth Avenue features a parallel story set in the early 1990s, as Sadie Donovan, Laura's granddaughter, who now works at the same library where her grandmother once lived, is also dealing with rare book thefts. After a lifetime of active neglect from her mother, Beyah Grim comes home one day from her shift at McDonalds to find her dead on the sofa, needle still in her arm. Originally from Alabama, hed somehow mastered a vocal inflection that couldnt be pinned to particular place yet clearly signaled an upper-class upbringing, like Cary Grant in the old movies. It was perfect, with soaring ceilings, a fireplace, and a narrow stairway that led a generous sleeping loft. Even though that was six years ago, the holidays still filled her with an ominous apprehension that the world might fall apart at any minute. Patience and Fortitude, the world-renowned pair of marble lions that stand proudly before the majestic Beaux-Arts building at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street in Manhattan, have captured the imagination and affection of New Yorkers and visitors from all over the world since the Library was dedicated on May 23, 1911. This is the story of a summer love affair as Beyah and Samson get to know one another, sharing their darkest secrets until Samsons past catches up with him. NEED BOOK CLUB IDEAS? . They seem so far away when viewed from the park below.. . The two stone lions, Leo Lenox and Leo Astor, named after John Jacob Astor and James Lenox, two of the librarys founders, flank the outdoor entrance. At work, hed made sweet overtures, like sharing a magazine article on the new Tennyson biography, or passing along the Times crossword once he had finished the paper. In 1913, Laura Lyons lives with her husband Jack, her son Henry, and her daughter Pearl above the New York City Public Library where Jack works. To gain access, they had to describe their research topic, summarize their research to date, and submit a reason for requesting whatever item it was they wanted to see. We cant do that, silly, she whispered. The novel alternates between Laura Lyons in 1913 and her granddaughter Sadie Donovan in 1993. Can you at least share how you and your colleagues go about curating a big exhibit like this one?, We sift through the collection and allow the objects that capture our attention and imagination to illuminate the theme. Can I take it into my study? He shifted the payroll file to his left hand and grabbed a slice of apple. Id sign up in a NY minute. At which point it had fumbled away from him, landing in the sink in a pile of ice-like shards. You dont have to worry about that. Laura pocketed the tooth in her apron. THE LIONS OF FIFTH AVENUE by Fiona Davis Dutton When rarities disappear, a curator at the New York Public Library, who grapples with her grandmother's legacy, uncovers new truths about her. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. "A page-turner for booklovers everywhere! As a matter of fact, shed hadnt even been accepted, only wait-listed. The cat, called Bob, was so beloved by Charles Dickens that he had his paw put on a letter opener after he died., Sadie stumbled through the explanation as Mr. Jones-Ebbing slid his finger lightly along the sharp end of the blade; she barely stopped herself from giving his knuckles a good rap. This book turned out to be very different than I expected when I began it. But then, one morning, shed turned the corner near the administrative offices and spotted him deep in conversation with one of the young pages who worked in the stacks. " With The Lions of Fifth Avenue, author Fiona Davis proves she is the master of the duel timeline! Glass cabinets showed off valuable editions and manuscripts by Thackeray, Dickens, and Whitman, generously donated by the brothers Henry and Albert Berg back in the fifties. Let me just put down this glass ofI mean, book. Its the least I could do, after everything youve done for me., She slumped into his lap and put her head on his shoulder. The plot was told in a dual time line that transported the reader between the 1910s and 1990s. But I cant use that excuse here. The director wanted Sadie to become curator of the Berg Collection, one of the most esteemed literary collections in America. Copyright 2023 The Uncorked Librarian LLC, Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Coming Summer 2020. Books take us to places weve never been, they teach us about our world, and they help us to understand human experience. Then, today, shed learned the good news. But still, just two terms. Laura shut the door and leaned against it as he made his way behind the desk to his chair. The New York Public Library was the backdrop for this compelling story. Thank you for visiting and readingtoday! They reminded Sadie of an ant colony, with library pages dashing up stairs and down the narrow aisles, locating one book among millions within minutes along the steel shelves. Never.. Laura hoped this year would be different and hed gain some confidence, especially since, if everything went according to plan, she wouldnt be around as much. Its 1913, and on the surface, Laura Lyons couldnt ask for more out of lifeher husband is the superintendent of the New York Public Library, allowing their family to live in an apartment within the grand building, and they are blessed with two children. Soon after, shed seen an announcement in the newspaper about a school of journalism being started at Columbia University, open to both men and women. Read along with us and join the conversation all month long on our Instagram account GMA Book Club and #GMABookClub. Laura notes that the womens stories were so varied, the family origins fascinatingyet somehow theyd all ended up in this one place, united not for a common cause, but simply to be able to speak their minds freely without the disapproval of husbands and fathers. Laura has to decide how she will balance her desire for independence with the responsibilities of having a family. She didnt mention her encounter with Dr. Anderson in the Main Reading Room a few days back. The beggar woman shifted, finding what shade she could. I love this latest novel by Fiona Davis! Quicker than any other type of degree. The author, Davis has stated that this book is about the power of womens voices. Do you agree? There was something about Daviss writing style that left me cold. Your email address will not be published. (LogOut/ While the Reading Room down the hall offered a vast expanse of desks and chairs under rows of massive windows, the Berg had no windows and only a couple of large tables. During the day, the rooms gleaming tables, punctuated with desk lamps, were flanked by the curved backs of patrons, reading or making notes with the quiet scratch of a pen. Sadies storyline? Sad stories all around. We dont go to them., Jack opened the letter and read it. Polite nodding. Hed shone his light on Sadie during the librarys last Christmas party, kissing her in the back-office area and making her feel breathless and beautiful. It does not store any personal data. But you see, if Ive graduated by then and have a position, youd be able to quit no matter what.. Together, she and Jack had decided to forgo the city lights for a quieter life, where Jack diligently oversaw the estate during the day and wrote at night. Her husband is the director of the library and aspiring author. GENERAL FICTION, by The characters and story are stellar, but the real star of the show is the library, which Davis evokes beautifully."Publishers Weekly (starred review) "The Lions of Fifth Avenue is a book written for booklovers."O, The Oprah Magazine My Summer TBR is almost complete (just waiting for two September releases), A Week in the Life of the WordPress Block Editor and Me (Anyone else on the struggle bus? Fiona Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of six historical fiction novels set in iconic New York City buildings, including The Magnolia Palace, The Dollhouse, The Address, and The Lions of Fifth Avenue, which was a Good Morning America book club pick. Determined to save both the exhibit and her career, the typically risk-averse Sadie teams up with a private security expert to uncover the culprit. Disclosure. Is The Lions of Fifth Avenue on your TBR or have you read it? New Yorkers have a predictable habit of pegging the time of the city's peak to whatever year they arrived, whether it's 1965 or 2015. LEARN MORE: https://gma.abc/3j2cyEa Show more. The temperature is kept to sixty-five degrees with forty percent humidity, in order to best preserve the books. Furthermore, the stacks are not for browsing, they are closed off to the general public. Either will do.. Sadie replaced the letter opener and looked around. Mr. A friend encourages Laura to join the Heterodoxy Club, a real womens club that met every other week in Greenwich Village. Is it real? asked Mrs. Smith, scrunching her turned-up nose. I just love the feel, and smell, of old books. Once we know the objects we want, Sadie said, feeling more at ease now, we go through them and make sure theyre in good shape, figure out how best to highlight them: what page a book should be opened to, what historical context needs to be explained. Theyd reached the door to the Trustees Room. That means we dont lend the books out, they must be consulted on-site. The characters, be it their motivations or their personalities or their conversations with one another, all felt stilted and unconvincing. I hope shes right. She could see shed said the wrong thing by the way he blinked twice. The tour group consisted of a tall man with a neatly trimmed beard named Mr. Jones-Ebbing, and a married couple called the Smiths. Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney. Christmas Eve was when her father had passed away, so even decades later the sight of a pine tree aglow with a riot of primarycolors induced in her an anxious melancholy. by In 1913, Laura seems to have an idyllic life, but she yearns for the same passion that her husband has for his novel in progress. A story of family. Do you have an idea what this is about? he whispered. She was hired by J.P. Morgan to curate his collection of books, manuscripts and artworks, which were housed in the newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. We were told youre working on the Berg Collection exhibit. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Get fast delivery as well as movies, music, Originals, shows, and more.4. . In between, Lily and Atlas steal away for romantic moments that are even sweeter for their authenticity as Lily struggles with child care, breastfeeding, and running a business while trying to find time for herself. What was it like? Great review, Carol! This story is also told in dual timelines, elderly Eva in the present day and a young Eva from the past. I always wondered about these balconies, she said. Readers will eat up the details about the superintendents apartment in the library (in earlier eras they were able to live in the library!) Both women are considered protagonists in the book, but whose story was more compelling to you? Laura writes in her note that it was all ultimately her fault, that her own actions initiated a cascade of tragedies. Do you agree that Laura is responsible, why or why not? Hed spent the past decade trying to prove himself as a good husband and father. I even have pictures of the lions from a recent trip to NYC. Join our Uncorked Reading Challenge. Fiona Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of historical novels set in iconic New York City buildings, including THE LIONS OF FIFTH AVENUE (a GMA book club pick) and THE CHELSEA GIRLS. It's 1913, and on the surface, Laura Lyons couldn't ask for more out of lifeher husband is the superintendent of the New York Public Library, allowing their family to live in an apartment within the grand building, and they are blessed with two children. A door opened, and there stood Dr. Anderson, squinting over the railing. How strange to be barely managing month to month while living in such architectural splendor. The club embraced some ideas that were radical for the time, such as access to birth control for women. Soon, Laura finds herself questioning her traditional role as wife and mother. The writing is solid and genericno remarkable writers voice, but I enjoyed it the way I enjoy watching. It contained so many things that I love ~ NYC, libraries, books, mysteries, and an exploration of the intricacies of life, love, and relationships. (Did you know their names are Patience and Fortitude? Colleen Hoover She, too, is on the cuspof love, tragedy, and an awakening of her own. Add the eggs, milk, vanilla and lemon extracts and mix until smooth. By doing this, Dickens could still touch the fur of his beloved pet every day., What else to show them? Both timelines have a string of rare book thefts in common. Writers use historical settings like the New York Public Library to tell their stories, but theres very little history (no main historical event or historical person) in the story. Love the characters, the setting and the story. Sadie supposed she might as well start her day going through them so the administration of running the Berg Collection didnt fall behind. Sadies been at the library longer, and we hope will bring her comprehensive knowledge to bear as we get the exhibit up and running. But that wouldnt have been professional, and Marlene was nothing but professional. Ive been working closely with Marlene this past year, day after day. Determined to save both the exhibit and her career, the typically risk-adverse Sadie teams up with a private security expert to uncover the culprit. Recommended: Overall, Lions of Fifth Avenue is a solid well-written story which I recommend for fans of dual (past and present) timelines, for those who love the NYC Public Library, and for readers who appreciate hisfic that doesnt involve war. In The Lions of Fifth Avenue, we follow two womenone in 1913, the other in 1993who are determined to defy society's expectations. Before them stood a door with a small, barred window. Ive included more information about the collection and a video of its rare objects below. He placed his pen down on the desk without looking up. But even though shes divorced, Lily isnt exactly free. ~Rainer Maria Rilke, I love the world of words, where life and literature connect. It was a gripping and satisfying story about two strong women that lived eighty years apart. The timing couldnt be worse. 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