Giveaway: ASTOR PLACE VINTAGE by Stephanie Lehmann
Thanks to Courtney Brach of Touchstone Publicity/Simon & Schuster, Inc., I am giving away once copy of Astor Place Vintage.
Book Description:
When vintage shop owner Amanda Rosenbloom visits the Manhattan apartment of aging socialite Jane Kelly, she discovers a century-old journal concealed in the lining of a fur muff and is irresistibly drawn into the life and times of Olive Wescott, a young woman who moved to New York with her father in 1907. Olive has ambitions to become a department store buyer, but when her father dies is left on the brink of poverty and must take a low-paying job as salesgirl at the Siegel-Cooper Department Store. (The building where she worked still stands today as Bed, Bath & Beyond on 18th Street & 6th Avenue.)
As Amanda continues to read Olive's journal, her life begins to unravel until she can no longer ignore the haunting words. As she begins to piece together the truth, Amanda finds that she is connected to Olive in ways neither could have imagined and, by understanding the past, is finally able to embrace her own future. The past and present intertwine through the stories of two women—one longing to succeed in a rapidly modernizing world and the other clinging tightly to yesterday. With historical photographs and details throughout, Astor Place Vintage takes readers on a fascinating tour of New York City both at the turn of the century and today.
Khaled Hosseini calls Astor Place Vintage “a thoroughly engaging story about fate, struggle, and will” and says, “Past and present blur in unexpected ways in this insightful, charming, and wholly entertaining novel.”
KIRKUS REVIEWS: “The past meets the present in Lehmann's work of feminist literary fiction. . . . The author combines an impressive knowledge of history, sociology and psychology to create an intellectually and emotionally rewarding story.”
About Stephanie Lehmann:
Stephanie Lehmann received her B.A. at U.C. Berkeley and an M.A. in English from New York University. She has taught novel writing at Mediabistro and online at Salon.com, where her essays have been published. She currently lives in New York City. Visit her online at stephanielehmann.com and astorplacevintage.com.
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PoCoKat said... June 13, 2013 at 7:33 AM
This novel is wonderful. Many thanks. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
traveler said... June 13, 2013 at 9:19 AM
This sounds so good! I love stories that weave together the past and the present. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
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Colleen Turner said... June 13, 2013 at 11:36 AM
What an interesting blend of the present with the past. I think this would be very enjoyable. Please enter my name in the draw. Thanks.
Carl Scott said... June 13, 2013 at 12:33 PM
I think the thing that most intrigues me is learning about New York City in the early 1900s. Thanks for the giveaway!
Lara Newell said... June 13, 2013 at 1:23 PM
OK, I read the post and now I'm drawn into the book. I would love to read this, mainly because of the 1907 storyline.
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Sandra K321 said... June 13, 2013 at 2:23 PM
This is wonderful adding to my summer tbr list
Krista said... June 13, 2013 at 3:01 PM
I think this sounds like a good story and hearing about the early days of department stores would be interesting. Thanks for the chance to win!
holdenj said... June 13, 2013 at 4:23 PM
You got me at: century-old journal hehe sounds great! and I love the cover :)
Unknown said... June 14, 2013 at 6:59 AM
I like that the past and the present intertwine in this novel. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Margie said... June 14, 2013 at 11:52 AM
Thank you for the chance to win this book.There is something about it that draws me in and makes me want to read it. It looks very good.
Angela - Bookaunt said... June 14, 2013 at 12:58 PM
Sounds like an awesome read! Thank you. :)
BrandiKae said... June 15, 2013 at 2:14 PM
Oooh, I'd love to win this book! It sounds interest-catching, right up my alley!
Unknown said... June 20, 2013 at 1:51 PM
This book is already on my to-read list :) Thanks for the giveaway!
DoingDewey said... June 22, 2013 at 11:36 AM
Thanks for the giveaway. Love books that are historical.
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Anonymous said... June 22, 2013 at 9:50 PM
Great giveaway I am looking forward to reading this book...definitely on my tbr list!!
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