You don’t have to be a good girl to live a good life.
Set in 1940s New York, City of Girls is a dazzling, sensuous novel about love, freedom, and female desire. Nineteen-year-old Vivian Morris is sent to live with her aunt in Manhattan and finds herself swept into the glittering world of showgirls, theatre, and nightlife. As she navigates scandal, heartbreak, and reinvention, Vivian discovers that there are many different ways to live — and that the most important thing is to live fully.
Elizabeth Gilbert blends wit, sensuality, and rich historical detail in this unforgettable coming-of-age story. A love letter to female independence, New York City, and the women who refused to be ordinary.
Perfect for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, and Gilbert’s own Eat, Pray, Love. Ideal for readers of historical fiction, feminist narratives, and glamorous, character-driven stories.
Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ on Goodreads (4.0/5 from 250,000+ ratings) — “Sparkling, witty, and empowering.” / “A love letter to female independence.”
A trade paperback in Good condition — moderate wear, all pages present and intact.
