As I mentioned, I received a copy of Summer at Tiffany
Set in New York City in summer of 1945, author Marjorie Hart (nee Jacobson) tells the story of a summer she has never quite forgotten. She and her friend Marty Garrett arrive in the big city, fresh from Iowa. Their dream is to acquire summer jobs working in a fashion boutique in the city. They are out for adventure and to discover new things of themselves when they land a job working at Tiffany, the infamous jewelry store.
This memoir is clean, good fun! I read it on my airplane ride home and was taken with the descriptions of life in World War II (my favorite time period in history) and of New York City itself. Having just left there, I could hear the city sounds in Hart’s writing. I loved that she included her’s and Marty’s budget which really help date the book – back when you could buy lunch for $0.15 and it costs only a nickel to ride the subway!
I enjoyed hearing about Marjorie and Marty’s job at Tiffany. The two girls were hired to be the first female pages that Tiffany had ever employed. Their job was to take jewelry from the salesmen at the counter and carry it to repair. They observed customers such as Judy Garland and Marlene Dietrich walk through their doors and her descriptions of these famous actresses brought a grin to my face and made me want to indulge in some Garland tunes. Everything about this book just took me back to a different time and place and I found it enchanting and refreshing.
Simply put, I cannot NOT recommend Summer at Tiffany
I’m giving this one a famous Five Star Reads label around here because it deserves it!
Ok, and just for fun (to help take YOU back…) here’s a clip from one of my favorite Judy Garland WWII themed-movie
Have fun!
Carrie comes by her book obsession honestly, having descended from a long line of bibliophiles. She blogs about books regularly at Reading to Know.
What a great review! I saw this a couple of times around the blogosphere after the BBC, but I didn’t know what it was about! Sounds great. 🙂
I’ve been desperately seeking some reading! My latest “finds” have been duds, so I’ve rushed over to my library web site and requested “Summer at Tiffany”!!! Thanks!
I know absolutely nothing about old movies. Nothing. I can’t really focus on black and white or something. I’m a weirdo.
However, I can’t wait to read this.
I read this a couple of year ago when I found it as an ARC. I absolutely loved and have since recommended it to many people.
I read this book a few years ago when the hardcover first came out and I loved it. I enjoyed your review and I’m glad you liked it.
See? It has a proven track record! =D I’m glad you ladies liked the story – and Jennifer! Oh, oh, oh……
I don’t know what to say.
Cary Grant?
This sounds great!
Would the actor be Bob Hope? This is probaably a ridiculous guess, but I haven’t watched the clip–I’m just going by the semi-profile I can see. 🙂
Nope. Incorrect! =)
I read this book a few days ago and loved it! WWII is my favorite time period of history also, and the descriptions of the girls’ time in New York absolutely captivated me. It made me want to visit and go in all the fancy shops. I would totally not fit it, but it would be so fun!
This one was simply delightful. I read it last year and loved it!
Sounds good. I love that era.
On my wishlist!
You’re talking about the guy with the mustache… Or do you mean that this was Gene Kelly’s first film?
Oops, hit submit too soon. Becuase it was Gene Kelly’s debut film, so I’m assuming you mean him.
Thank you for your excellent review! I enjoyed reading it and the comments as much as I did writing it!
I knew it was Gene Kelly, even before they started dancing.. He looks just like he does in Singin’ in the Rain, only younger.
Thanks for the book recommendation.
This book sounds wonderful. Thanks for the recommendation. I enjoyed the clip. I love black and white movies. My favorite is The Philadelphia Story. Beautiful cinematography.
I read this one last year, perhaps also as a giveaway (library conference). It felt almost like going back in time.
I’ve been reading so many good things about this one. I’m not usually a memoir reader, but I’ve added it to my TBR.
Can’t wait to read this summer book!
Fantastic review! I am doing a Summer At Tiffany theme at Book Journey and asking people who have reviewed the book to feel free to use the Linky I set up today to add their reviews and thoughts on the book.
Tomorrow I will add an interview with Marjorie Hart and then following will be a giveaway for a hard copy signed edition of the book.
Please feel free to link to the review if you like. 😀
That is a great book!!!. I read this book last year and I recommend it to my friends. I enjoyed your blog. Many thanks.