“Girls took to dressing like boys, and though women had obtained the vote, we had swiftly moved on to pursuing flashier freedoms: necking in cars and smoking cigarettes and walking down city streets in flesh colored stockings.”
This book delves into the vibrant and hedonistic world of the 'Bright Young Things,' a clique of young people who became famous for their extravagant lifestyles and socialite antics during the Roaring Twenties. The story is a blend of wit, romance, and social commentary, capturing the spirit of the era and the characters' quest for meaning and identity amidst the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. more
Anna Godbersen is an American author known for her young adult literature. Born on April 10, 1980, she graduated from Columbia University. Godbersen's works are typically set in New York City, depicting the stories of teenagers from the upper class. more
“Though my appetite for food grew frail, my hunger for books was constant.”
“I was brought up to respect my elders, so now I don't have to respect anybody.”