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Set at the iconic 1939 New York World’s Fair, Susie Orman Schnall’s We Came Here to Shine is historical fiction featuring two bold and ambitious women who navigate a world of possibility and find out what they’re truly made of during a glorious summer of spectacle and potential.
Pick up a copy of the book–and then join me and your fellow book clubbers as author Susie Orman Schnall takes us inside and behind the scenes of the 1939 World’s Fair…where a new technology called television made its debut and coke was the official drink of the fair.
Ask author Susie Orman Schnall your questions, chat with your fellow book clubs find out about her research, inspiration and…
One lucky attendee will win one copy each of We Came Here to Shine, The Subway Girls, and The Balance Project As well as a $25 gift card to the indie bookseller of the winner’s choice.
About the Book
“[One of] the 20 most anticipated books of summer 2020.” ―Travel + Leisure
“[One of] 16 new historical fiction books to read this spring.” ―Parade
“[One of] the 20 most anticipated books of 2020 for working moms.” ―Working Mother
“[One of] the most anticipated books of summer―all by women.” ―Frolic
“[One of] the most anticipated books of summer 2020.” ―She Reads
“[One of] 10 of the most anticipated books coming in 2020.” ―She Knows
“An ode to female friendship that pulses with momentum and left me breathless.” ―Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Chelsea Girls
Gorgeous Vivi is the star of the Aquacade synchronized swimming spectacular and plucky Max is a journalist for the fair’s daily paper. Both are striving to make their way in a world where men try to control their actions and where secrets are closely kept. But when Vivi and Max become friends and their personal and professional prospects are put in jeopardy, they team up to help each other succeed and to realize their dreams during the most meaningful summer of their lives.
We Came Here to Shine is a story of ambition, friendship, and persistence with a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the extraordinary NY World’s Fair.
Praise:
“We Came Here to Shine is a perfectly crafted and dynamic tale of female ambition, professional rivalry, and family secrets, all set against the sensational backdrop of the 1939 New York World’s Fair. An unlikely friendship between a struggling Hollywood starlet and a budding female journalist becomes the extraordinary centerpiece of this beautifully-told story, which reveals not only the glamorous and optimistic side of the Fair, but the sordid reality of what goes on behind the scenes. With masterful attention to historical detail, Susie Orman Schnall has gifted us with a remarkable novel about the challenges women face and the courage they must summon in order to lead the lives they deserve.” – Lynda Cohen Loigman, author of The Two-Family House
About the Author
Susie Orman Schnall
Susie Orman Schnall grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. Her writing has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Huffington Post, POPSUGAR, Writer’s Digest, and Glamour. She is also the author of the award-winning novels On Grace and The Balance Project. Susie has spoken extensively on work-life balance and is the founder of The Balance Project interview series. She lives in Purchase, NY, with her husband and their three sons.