Summer and the City, Candace Bushnell
Summer and the City, Candace Bushnell
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Summer and the City

Author: Candace Bushnell

Narrator: Jenna Lamia

Unabridged: 10 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 04/26/2011


Synopsis

This sequel to The Carrie Diaries brings surprising revelations as Carrie learns to navigate her way around the Big Apple, going from being a country ""sparrow"" to the person she always wanted to be.With her signature wit and sparkling humor, Candace Bushnell reveals the irresistible story of how Carrie met Samantha and Miranda, and what turned a small-town girl into one of New York City's most unforgettable icons, Carrie Bradshaw.Summer is a magical time in New York City, and Carrie is in love with all of it—the crazy characters in her neighborhood, the vintage-clothing boutiques, the wild parties, and the glamorous man who has swept her off her feet. Best of all, she's finally in a real writing class, taking her first steps toward fulfilling her dream.But as it becomes increasingly difficult to reconcile her past with her future, Carrie realizes that making it in New York is much more complicated than she ever imagined.

About Candace Bushnell

Candace Bushnell is the critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of The Carrie Diaries, Sex and the City, Is There Still Sex in the City?, Lipstick Jungle, One Fifth Avenue, 4 Blondes, Trading Up, and Summer and the City, which have sold millions of copies. Sex and the City was the basis for the HBO hit shows and films, and its prequel, The Carrie Diaries, was the basis for the CW television show of the same name. Lipstick Jungle became a popular television show on NBC. Is There Still Sex in the City? is in development with Paramount Television. Candace lives in New York City and Sag Harbor. Visit her at www.candacebushnell.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Megs ♥ on June 28, 2011

As I've said in my review for the Carrie Diaries I love this series. It is what "Sex and the City" should have been instead of that horrible book of mini interviews... But anyway, Carrie is out of school, and is now in NYC. Carrie is Carrie again, she just doesn't fit in well anywhere else in my opin......more

Goodreads review by Leah on September 10, 2018

This book was surprisingly pretty good! It had a few dull moments but overall I enjoyed it, mostly for the girly dating chit chats lol - It kinda has the feeling of the book Can you Keep a Secret. - Lots of around the city descriptions, especially in the beginning - Very jumpy, one place to another pl......more

Goodreads review by Diana on July 10, 2024

I found the hardcover edition of this book at my local dollar store. Yes, I have often found beautiful editions of books there! I didn't realize this was a sequel until afterward but no matter because I was excited to read about Carrie Bradshaw. I had never read any of Candace Bushnell's books but I......more

Goodreads review by Mary Anne on June 30, 2012

Another good summer read; I'm about halfway through this one. The plot brings Carrie to NYC and brings Carrie, Samantha, and Miranda (so far) together. I assume Charlotte will make an appearance eventually. I finished this yesterday. I was right; Charlotte did make an appearance. Again, if you liked......more

Goodreads review by Lydia on July 18, 2012

Originally Reviewed at Novel Escapes Summer in the City picks up right where The Carrie Diaries left off: Carrie Bradshaw landing in New York City for the first time. I looked forward to this novel, having had enjoyed The Carrie Diaries, and wanted to discover how the infamous friendships from Sex in......more