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- Narrative Type
- Fiction
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Publisher
Picador
ISBN-10
1250151163
ISBN-13
9781250151162
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Book Title
Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk : a Novel
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General, Literary, Biographical
Publication Year
2018
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Yes
Genre
Fiction
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Trade Paperback
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0.9 in
Item Weight
9.5 Oz
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8.3 in
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5.7 in
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Reviews
A NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER Powell's Best Books of 2017 Audible Best Books of 2017 "Irresistible...funny and touching....This witty and heartfelt ode to a city, to its infinite variety, to its melting pot of citizens not only enchants but offers an important lesson: that human connections and work are what give life meaning." -- Boston Globe "Transporting...witty, poignant and sparkling." -- People (People Picks Book of the Week) "Prescient and quick....A perfect fusing of subject and writer, idea and ideal." -- Chicago Tribune "Lillian's wide-ranging meditations are reason enough to read this charming novel, but it's also like taking a street-level tour through six decades of New York." --New York Times "I love this book....Just wonderful....A picture of a woman who tried and succeeded in making it in what was a man's profession." --Nancy Pearl "Extraordinary...hilarious...Elegantly written, Rooney creates a glorious paean to a distant literary life and time--and an unabashed celebration of human connections that bridge past and future. -- Publishers Weekly (starred and boxed) "Rooney's delectably theatrical fictionalization is laced with strands of tart poetry and emulates the dark sparkle of Dorothy Parker, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Truman Capote. Effervescent with verve, wit, and heart, Rooney's nimble novel celebrates insouciance, creativity, chance, and valor." -- Booklist (starred review) "Effervescent...steeped in humanity and wit." -- The Christian Science Monitor (10 Best Books of January) "Needle-sharp....A delightful stroll with a colorful character." --Library Journal (starred review) "Enchanting....[Rooney] is clearly in her element here....Pre- Mad Men, [Lillian] combines the smarts of Peggy Olson, the sex appeal of Joan Holloway, and a hefty dose of independence that's all her own." -- FinancialTimes (UK) "Illuminating....singular...wonderful."-- The Philippine Star "Past and present intermingle in Rooney's novel, distinguished by a careful shift from past to present tense but always unified by Lillian's unfailingly witty, reflective voice." -- BookReporter "Charming." -- Minneapolis Star-Tribune "Well written, funny, and wise, Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk is one of those novels that once again remind us of the power and value of fiction." -- Smoky Mountain News "Rooney courts regret and vulnerability with humor, as only a poet could....Lillian's walk is for anyone who craves a forgotten past or strains to make sense of the future." -- Edge Media "Easily the best gadding-around-town novel since Dawn Powell and Dorothy Parker." --Daniel Handler, author of Why We Broke Up and We Are Pirates "There is a little of Lillian Boxfish in all of us. And if there isn't, there ought to be." --Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of Be Frank With Me "A lively, fictionalized version of Fishback's story...[with] plenty of charm." -- Kirkus Reviews "If you are not charmed by Lillian Boxfish, then there may be no hope for you." -- Bookpage (Book of the Day) "This walk will sweep listeners off their feet...seemingly effortless yet so compelling." -- AudioFile Magazine (Earphones Award winner), NOW A NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER "Irresistible...funny and touching....This witty and heartfelt ode to a city, to its infinite variety, to its melting pot of citizens not only enchants but offers an important lesson: that human connections and work are what give life meaning." -- Boston Globe "Transporting...witty, poignant and sparkling." -- People (People Picks Book of the Week) "Prescient and quick....A perfect fusing of subject and writer, idea and ideal." -- Chicago Tribune "Lillian's wide-ranging meditations are reason enough to read this charming novel, but it's also like taking a street-level tour through six decades of New York." --New York Times "Extraordinary...hilarious...Elegantly written, Rooney creates a glorious paean to a distant literary life and time--and an unabashed celebration of human connections that bridge past and future. -- Publishers Weekly (starred and boxed) "Rooney's delectably theatrical fictionalization is laced with strands of tart poetry and emulates the dark sparkle of Dorothy Parker, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Truman Capote. Effervescent with verve, wit, and heart, Rooney's nimble novel celebrates insouciance, creativity, chance, and valor." -- Booklist (starred review) "Effervescent...steeped in humanity and wit." -- The Christian Science Monitor (10 Best Books of January) "Needle-sharp....A delightful stroll with a colorful character." --Library Journal (starred review) "Past and present intermingle in Rooney's novel, distinguished by a careful shift from past to present tense but always unified by Lillian's unfailingly witty, reflective voice." -- BookReporter "Charming." -- Minneapolis Star-Tribune "Easily the best gadding-around-town novel since Dawn Powell and Dorothy Parker." --Daniel Handler, author of Why We Broke Up and We Are Pirates "There is a little of Lillian Boxfish in all of us. And if there isn't, there ought to be." --Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of Be Frank With Me "A lively, fictionalized version of Fishback's story...[with] plenty of charm." -- Kirkus Reviews "If you are not charmed by Lillian Boxfish, then there may be no hope for you." -- Bookpage (Book of the Day) "This walk will sweep listeners off their feet...seemingly effortless yet so compelling." -- AudioFile Magazine (Earphones Award winner), "Irresistible...funny and touching....This witty and heartfelt ode to a city, to its infinite variety, to its melting pot of citizens not only enchants but offers an important lesson: that human connections and work are what give life meaning." -- Boston Globe "Transporting...witty, poignant and sparkling." -- People (People Picks Book of the Week) "Prescient and quick....A perfect fusing of subject and writer, idea and ideal." -- Chicago Tribune "Lillian's wide-ranging meditations are reason enough to read this charming novel, but it's also like taking a street-level tour through six decades of New York." --New York Times "I love this book....Just wonderful....A picture of a woman who tried and succeeded in making it in what was a man's profession." --Nancy Pearl "Extraordinary...hilarious...Elegantly written, Rooney creates a glorious paean to a distant literary life and time--and an unabashed celebration of human connections that bridge past and future. -- Publishers Weekly (starred and boxed) "Rooney's delectably theatrical fictionalization is laced with strands of tart poetry and emulates the dark sparkle of Dorothy Parker, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Truman Capote. Effervescent with verve, wit, and heart, Rooney's nimble novel celebrates insouciance, creativity, chance, and valor." -- Booklist (starred review) "Effervescent...steeped in humanity and wit." -- The Christian Science Monitor (10 Best Books of January) "Needle-sharp....A delightful stroll with a colorful character." --Library Journal (starred review) "Enchanting....[Rooney] is clearly in her element here....Pre- Mad Men, [Lillian] combines the smarts of Peggy Olson, the sex appeal of Joan Holloway, and a hefty dose of independence that's all her own." -- FinancialTimes (UK) "Illuminating....singular...wonderful."-- The Philippine Star "Past and present intermingle in Rooney's novel, distinguished by a careful shift from past to present tense but always unified by Lillian's unfailingly witty, reflective voice." -- BookReporter "Charming." -- Minneapolis Star-Tribune "Well written, funny, and wise, Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk is one of those novels that once again remind us of the power and value of fiction." -- Smoky Mountain News "Easily the best gadding-around-town novel since Dawn Powell and Dorothy Parker." --Daniel Handler, author of Why We Broke Up and We Are Pirates "There is a little of Lillian Boxfish in all of us. And if there isn't, there ought to be." --Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of Be Frank With Me "A lively, fictionalized version of Fishback's story...[with] plenty of charm." -- Kirkus Reviews "If you are not charmed by Lillian Boxfish, then there may be no hope for you." -- Bookpage (Book of the Day) "This walk will sweep listeners off their feet...seemingly effortless yet so compelling." -- AudioFile Magazine (Earphones Award winner), A NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER "Irresistible...funny and touching....This witty and heartfelt ode to a city, to its infinite variety, to its melting pot of citizens not only enchants but offers an important lesson: that human connections and work are what give life meaning." -- Boston Globe "Transporting...witty, poignant and sparkling." -- People (People Picks Book of the Week) "Prescient and quick....A perfect fusing of subject and writer, idea and ideal." -- Chicago Tribune "Lillian's wide-ranging meditations are reason enough to read this charming novel, but it's also like taking a street-level tour through six decades of New York." --New York Times "Extraordinary...hilarious...Elegantly written, Rooney creates a glorious paean to a distant literary life and time--and an unabashed celebration of human connections that bridge past and future. -- Publishers Weekly (starred and boxed) "Rooney's delectably theatrical fictionalization is laced with strands of tart poetry and emulates the dark sparkle of Dorothy Parker, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Truman Capote. Effervescent with verve, wit, and heart, Rooney's nimble novel celebrates insouciance, creativity, chance, and valor." -- Booklist (starred review) "Effervescent...steeped in humanity and wit." -- The Christian Science Monitor (10 Best Books of January) "Needle-sharp....A delightful stroll with a colorful character." --Library Journal (starred review) "Past and present intermingle in Rooney's novel, distinguished by a careful shift from past to present tense but always unified by Lillian's unfailingly witty, reflective voice." -- BookReporter "Charming." -- Minneapolis Star-Tribune "Well written, funny, and wise, Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk is one of those novels that once again remind us of the power and value of fiction." -- Smoky Mountain News "Easily the best gadding-around-town novel since Dawn Powell and Dorothy Parker." --Daniel Handler, author of Why We Broke Up and We Are Pirates "There is a little of Lillian Boxfish in all of us. And if there isn't, there ought to be." --Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of Be Frank With Me "A lively, fictionalized version of Fishback's story...[with] plenty of charm." -- Kirkus Reviews "If you are not charmed by Lillian Boxfish, then there may be no hope for you." -- Bookpage (Book of the Day) "This walk will sweep listeners off their feet...seemingly effortless yet so compelling." -- AudioFile Magazine (Earphones Award winner), A NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER Powell''s Best Books of 2017 Audible Best Books of 2017 "Irresistible...funny and touching....This witty and heartfelt ode to a city, to its infinite variety, to its melting pot of citizens not only enchants but offers an important lesson: that human connections and work are what give life meaning." -- Boston Globe "Transporting...witty, poignant and sparkling." -- People (People Picks Book of the Week) "Prescient and quick....A perfect fusing of subject and writer, idea and ideal." -- Chicago Tribune "Lillian''s wide-ranging meditations are reason enough to read this charming novel, but it''s also like taking a street-level tour through six decades of New York." --New York Times "Needle-sharp." -- Wall Street Journal "I love this book....Just wonderful....A picture of a woman who tried and succeeded in making it in what was a man''s profession." --Nancy Pearl "Extraordinary...hilarious...Elegantly written, Rooney creates a glorious paean to a distant literary life and time--and an unabashed celebration of human connections that bridge past and future. -- Publishers Weekly (starred and boxed) "Rooney''s delectably theatrical fictionalization is laced with strands of tart poetry and emulates the dark sparkle of Dorothy Parker, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Truman Capote. Effervescent with verve, wit, and heart, Rooney''s nimble novel celebrates insouciance, creativity, chance, and valor." -- Booklist (starred review) "Effervescent...steeped in humanity and wit." -- The Christian Science Monitor (10 Best Books of January) "Needle-sharp....A delightful stroll with a colorful character." --Library Journal (starred review) "If you haven''t read Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk , you''ll want to rectify that immediately. It is tart and charming and might make you miss your Nanna." --Jennifer Weiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Enchanting....[Rooney] is clearly in her element here....Pre- Mad Men, [Lillian] combines the smarts of Peggy Olson, the sex appeal of Joan Holloway, and a hefty dose of independence that''s all her own." -- FinancialTimes (UK) "Illuminating....singular...wonderful."-- The Philippine Star "Past and present intermingle in Rooney''s novel, distinguished by a careful shift from past to present tense but always unified by Lillian''s unfailingly witty, reflective voice." -- BookReporter "Charming." -- Minneapolis Star-Tribune "Well written, funny, and wise, Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk is one of those novels that once again remind us of the power and value of fiction." -- Smoky Mountain News "Rooney courts regret and vulnerability with humor, as only a poet could....Lillian''s walk is for anyone who craves a forgotten past or strains to make sense of the future." -- Edge Media "Easily the best gadding-around-town novel since Dawn Powell and Dorothy Parker." --Daniel Handler, author of Why We Broke Up and We Are Pirates "There is a little of Lillian Boxfish in all of us. And if there isn''t, there ought to be." --Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of Be Frank With Me "A lively, fictionalized version of Fishback''s story...[with] plenty of charm." -- Kirkus Reviews "If you are not charmed by Lillian Boxfish, then there may be no hope for you." -- Bookpage (Book of the Day) "This walk will sweep listeners off their feet...seemingly effortless yet so compelling." -- AudioFile Magazine (Earphones Award winner), A NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER Powell's Best Books of 2017 Audible Best Books of 2017 "Irresistible...funny and touching....This witty and heartfelt ode to a city, to its infinite variety, to its melting pot of citizens not only enchants but offers an important lesson: that human connections and work are what give life meaning." -- Boston Globe "Transporting...witty, poignant and sparkling." -- People (People Picks Book of the Week) "Prescient and quick....A perfect fusing of subject and writer, idea and ideal." -- Chicago Tribune "Lillian's wide-ranging meditations are reason enough to read this charming novel, but it's also like taking a street-level tour through six decades of New York." --New York Times "I love this book....Just wonderful....A picture of a woman who tried and succeeded in making it in what was a man's profession." --Nancy Pearl "Extraordinary...hilarious...Elegantly written, Rooney creates a glorious paean to a distant literary life and time--and an unabashed celebration of human connections that bridge past and future. -- Publishers Weekly (starred and boxed) "Rooney's delectably theatrical fictionalization is laced with strands of tart poetry and emulates the dark sparkle of Dorothy Parker, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Truman Capote. Effervescent with verve, wit, and heart, Rooney's nimble novel celebrates insouciance, creativity, chance, and valor." -- Booklist (starred review) "Effervescent...steeped in humanity and wit." -- The Christian Science Monitor (10 Best Books of January) "Needle-sharp....A delightful stroll with a colorful character." --Library Journal (starred review) "If you haven't read Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk , you'll want to rectify that immediately. It is tart and charming and might make you miss your Nanna." --Jennifer Weiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Enchanting....[Rooney] is clearly in her element here....Pre- Mad Men, [Lillian] combines the smarts of Peggy Olson, the sex appeal of Joan Holloway, and a hefty dose of independence that's all her own." -- FinancialTimes (UK) "Illuminating....singular...wonderful."-- The Philippine Star "Past and present intermingle in Rooney's novel, distinguished by a careful shift from past to present tense but always unified by Lillian's unfailingly witty, reflective voice." -- BookReporter "Charming." -- Minneapolis Star-Tribune "Well written, funny, and wise, Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk is one of those novels that once again remind us of the power and value of fiction." -- Smoky Mountain News "Rooney courts regret and vulnerability with humor, as only a poet could....Lillian's walk is for anyone who craves a forgotten past or strains to make sense of the future." -- Edge Media "Easily the best gadding-around-town novel since Dawn Powell and Dorothy Parker." --Daniel Handler, author of Why We Broke Up and We Are Pirates "There is a little of Lillian Boxfish in all of us. And if there isn't, there ought to be." --Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of Be Frank With Me "A lively, fictionalized version of Fishback's story...[with] plenty of charm." -- Kirkus Reviews "If you are not charmed by Lillian Boxfish, then there may be no hope for you." -- Bookpage (Book of the Day) "This walk will sweep listeners off their feet...seemingly effortless yet so compelling." -- AudioFile Magazine (Earphones Award winner), A NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER Powell's Best Books of 2017 Audible Best Books of 2017 "Irresistible...funny and touching....This witty and heartfelt ode to a city, to its infinite variety, to its melting pot of citizens not only enchants but offers an important lesson: that human connections and work are what give life meaning." -- Boston Globe "Transporting...witty, poignant and sparkling." -- People (People Picks Book of the Week) "Prescient and quick....A perfect fusing of subject and writer, idea and ideal." -- Chicago Tribune "Lillian's wide-ranging meditations are reason enough to read this charming novel, but it's also like taking a street-level tour through six decades of New York." --New York Times "I love this book....Just wonderful....A picture of a woman who tried and succeeded in making it in what was a man's profession." --Nancy Pearl "Extraordinary...hilarious...Elegantly written, Rooney creates a glorious paean to a distant literary life and time--and an unabashed celebration of human connections that bridge past and future. -- Publishers Weekly (starred and boxed) "Rooney's delectably theatrical fictionalization is laced with strands of tart poetry and emulates the dark sparkle of Dorothy Parker, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Truman Capote. Effervescent with verve, wit, and heart, Rooney's nimble novel celebrates insouciance, creativity, chance, and valor." -- Booklist (starred review) "Effervescent...steeped in humanity and wit." -- The Christian Science Monitor (10 Best Books of January) "Needle-sharp....A delightful stroll with a colorful character." --Library Journal (starred review) "Enchanting....[Rooney] is clearly in her element here....Pre- Mad Men, [Lillian] combines the smarts of Peggy Olson, the sex appeal of Joan Holloway, and a hefty dose of independence that's all her own." -- FinancialTimes (UK) "Illuminating....singular...wonderful."-- The Philippine Star "Past and present intermingle in Rooney's novel, distinguished by a careful shift from past to present tense but always unified by Lillian's unfailingly witty, reflective voice." -- BookReporter "Charming." -- Minneapolis Star-Tribune "Well written, funny, and wise, Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk is one of those novels that once again remind us of the power and value of fiction." -- Smoky Mountain News "Easily the best gadding-around-town novel since Dawn Powell and Dorothy Parker." --Daniel Handler, author of Why We Broke Up and We Are Pirates "There is a little of Lillian Boxfish in all of us. And if there isn't, there ought to be." --Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of Be Frank With Me "A lively, fictionalized version of Fishback's story...[with] plenty of charm." -- Kirkus Reviews "If you are not charmed by Lillian Boxfish, then there may be no hope for you." -- Bookpage (Book of the Day) "This walk will sweep listeners off their feet...seemingly effortless yet so compelling." -- AudioFile Magazine (Earphones Award winner), A NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER Powell's Best Books of 2017 Audible Best Books of 2017 "Irresistible...funny and touching....This witty and heartfelt ode to a city, to its infinite variety, to its melting pot of citizens not only enchants but offers an important lesson: that human connections and work are what give life meaning." -- Boston Globe "Transporting...witty, poignant and sparkling." -- People (People Picks Book of the Week) "Prescient and quick....A perfect fusing of subject and writer, idea and ideal." -- Chicago Tribune "Lillian's wide-ranging meditations are reason enough to read this charming novel, but it's also like taking a street-level tour through six decades of New York." --New York Times "Needle-sharp." -- Wall Street Journal "I love this book....Just wonderful....A picture of a woman who tried and succeeded in making it in what was a man's profession." --Nancy Pearl "Extraordinary...hilarious...Elegantly written, Rooney creates a glorious paean to a distant literary life and time--and an unabashed celebration of human connections that bridge past and future. -- Publishers Weekly (starred and boxed) "Rooney's delectably theatrical fictionalization is laced with strands of tart poetry and emulates the dark sparkle of Dorothy Parker, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Truman Capote. Effervescent with verve, wit, and heart, Rooney's nimble novel celebrates insouciance, creativity, chance, and valor." -- Booklist (starred review) "Effervescent...steeped in humanity and wit." -- The Christian Science Monitor (10 Best Books of January) "Needle-sharp....A delightful stroll with a colorful character." --Library Journal (starred review) "If you haven't read Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk , you'll want to rectify that immediately. It is tart and charming and might make you miss your Nanna." --Jennifer Weiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Enchanting....[Rooney] is clearly in her element here....Pre- Mad Men, [Lillian] combines the smarts of Peggy Olson, the sex appeal of Joan Holloway, and a hefty dose of independence that's all her own." -- FinancialTimes (UK) "Illuminating....singular...wonderful."-- The Philippine Star "Past and present intermingle in Rooney's novel, distinguished by a careful shift from past to present tense but always unified by Lillian's unfailingly witty, reflective voice." -- BookReporter "Charming." -- Minneapolis Star-Tribune "Well written, funny, and wise, Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk is one of those novels that once again remind us of the power and value of fiction." -- Smoky Mountain News "Rooney courts regret and vulnerability with humor, as only a poet could....Lillian's walk is for anyone who craves a forgotten past or strains to make sense of the future." -- Edge Media "Easily the best gadding-around-town novel since Dawn Powell and Dorothy Parker." --Daniel Handler, author of Why We Broke Up and We Are Pirates "There is a little of Lillian Boxfish in all of us. And if there isn't, there ought to be." --Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of Be Frank With Me "A lively, fictionalized version of Fishback's story...[with] plenty of charm." -- Kirkus Reviews "If you are not charmed by Lillian Boxfish, then there may be no hope for you." -- Bookpage (Book of the Day) "This walk will sweep listeners off their feet...seemingly effortless yet so compelling." -- AudioFile Magazine (Earphones Award winner), "Irresistible...funny and touching....This witty and heartfelt ode to a city, to its infinite variety, to its melting pot of citizens not only enchants but offers an important lesson: that human connections and work are what give life meaning." -- Boston Globe "Transporting...witty, poignant and sparkling." -- People (People Picks Book of the Week) "Prescient and quick....A perfect fusing of subject and writer, idea and ideal." -- Chicago Tribune "Lillian's wide-ranging meditations are reason enough to read this charming novel, but it's also like taking a street-level tour through six decades of New York." --New York Times "I love this book....Just wonderful....A picture of a woman who tried and succeeded in making it in what was a man's profession." --Nancy Pearl "Extraordinary...hilarious...Elegantly written, Rooney creates a glorious paean to a distant literary life and time--and an unabashed celebration of human connections that bridge past and future. -- Publishers Weekly (starred and boxed) "Rooney's delectably theatrical fictionalization is laced with strands of tart poetry and emulates the dark sparkle of Dorothy Parker, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Truman Capote. Effervescent with verve, wit, and heart, Rooney's nimble novel celebrates insouciance, creativity, chance, and valor." -- Booklist (starred review) "Effervescent...steeped in humanity and wit." -- The Christian Science Monitor (10 Best Books of January) "Needle-sharp....A delightful stroll with a colorful character." --Library Journal (starred review) "Enchanting....[Rooney] is clearly in her element here....Pre- Mad Men, [Lillian] combines the smarts of Peggy Olson, the sex appeal of Joan Holloway, and a hefty dose of independence that's all her own." -- FinancialTimes (UK) "Illuminating....singular...wonderful."-- The Philippine Star "Past and present intermingle in Rooney's novel, distinguished by a careful shift from past to present tense but always unified by Lillian's unfailingly witty, reflective voice." -- BookReporter "Charming." -- Minneapolis Star-Tribune "Well written, funny, and wise, Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk is one of those novels that once again remind us of the power and value of fiction." -- Smoky Mountain News "Easily the best gadding-around-town novel since Dawn Powell and Dorothy Parker." --Daniel Handler, author of Why We Broke Up and We Are Pirates "There is a little of Lillian Boxfish in all of us. And if there isn't, there ought to be." --Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of Be Frank With Me "A lively, fictionalized version of Fishback's story...[with] plenty of charm." -- Kirkus Reviews "If you are not charmed by Lillian Boxfish, then there may be no hope for you." -- Bookpage (Book of the Day) "This walk will sweep listeners off their feet...seemingly effortless yet so compelling." -- AudioFile Magazine (Earphones Award winner)
Synopsis
NOW A NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER A love letter to city life in all its guts and grandeur, Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney paints a portrait of a remarkable woman across the canvas of a changing America: from the Jazz Age to the onset of the AIDS epidemic; the Great Depression to the birth of hip-hop. "In my reckless and undiscouraged youth," Lillian Boxfish writes, "I worked in a walnut-paneled office thirteen floors above West Thirty-Fifth Street..." She took 1930s New York by storm, working her way up writing copy for R.H. Macy's to become the highest paid advertising woman in the country. It was a job that, she says, "in some ways saved my life, and in other ways ruined it." Now it's the last night of 1984 and Lillian, 85 years old but just as sharp and savvy as ever, is on her way to a party. It's chilly enough out for her mink coat and Manhattan is grittier now--her son keeps warning her about a subway vigilante on the prowl--but the quick-tongued poetess has never been one to scare easily. On a walk that takes her over 10 miles around the city, she meets bartenders, bodega clerks, security guards, criminals, children, parents, and parents-to-be, while reviewing a life of excitement and adversity, passion and heartbreak, illuminating all the ways New York has changed--and has not. Lillian figures she might as well take her time. For now, after all, the night is still young. "Transporting...witty, poignant and sparkling." -- People (People Picks Book of the Week), Set on New Year's Eve, 1984, 85-year-old Lillian Boxfish walks the length of Manhattan and encounters a vibrant cross-section of fellow urbanites and recollects an eventful life., NOW A NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER "Transporting...witty, poignant and sparkling." -- People (People Picks Book of the Week) "Prescient and quick....A perfect fusing of subject and writer, idea and ideal." -- Chicago Tribune "Extraordinary...hilarious...Elegantly written, Rooney creates a glorious paean to a distant literary life and time--and an unabashed celebration of human connections that bridge past and future. -- Publishers Weekly (starred and boxed) "Rooney's delectably theatrical fictionalization is laced with strands of tart poetry and emulates the dark sparkle of Dorothy Parker, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Truman Capote. Effervescent with verve, wit, and heart, Rooney's nimble novel celebrates insouciance, creativity, chance, and valor." -- Booklist (starred review) "In my reckless and undiscouraged youth," Lillian Boxfish writes, "I worked in a walnut-paneled office thirteen floors above West Thirty-Fifth Street..." She took 1930s New York by storm, working her way up writing copy for R.H. Macy's to become the highest paid advertising woman in the country. It was a job that, she says, "in some ways saved my life, and in other ways ruined it." Now it's the last night of 1984 and Lillian, 85 years old but just as sharp and savvy as ever, is on her way to a party. It's chilly enough out for her mink coat and Manhattan is grittier now--her son keeps warning her about a subway vigilante on the prowl--but the quick-tongued poetess has never been one to scare easily. On a walk that takes her over 10 miles around the city, she meets bartenders, bodega clerks, security guards, criminals, children, parents, and parents-to-be, while reviewing a life of excitement and adversity, passion and heartbreak, illuminating all the ways New York has changed--and has not. A love letter to city life in all its guts and grandeur, Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney paints a portrait of a remarkable woman across the canvas of a changing America: from the Jazz Age to the onset of the AIDS epidemic; the Great Depression to the birth of hip-hop. Lillian figures she might as well take her time. For now, after all, the night is still young.
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