City of Girls

From Elizabeth Gilbert, the bestselling author of Eat Pray Love, City of Girls is an engaging novel set against the bright lights and theatrical whirl of 1940 New York City. The story follows nineteen-year-old Vivian Morris, who arrives in Manhattan with her sewing machine after being sent away by her parents following her departure from college.

Vivian soon finds a home and purpose at the Lily Playhouse, a lively, unconventional revue theatre run by her eccentric aunt. Employing her tailoring skills, she crafts dazzling costumes for the chorus line and immerses herself in the thrilling nightlife of the city alongside her newfound showgirl friends. As Vivian embraces the freedom and adventure of youth, she also encounters difficult choices and painful mistakes that shape the course of her adulthood. Written with warmth, wit and affection, this novel explores female friendship, love, personal freedom and the enduring memories of a life boldly lived. It is an absorbing read for fiction enthusiasts and book clubs alike.