Welcome to First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Yvonne @ Socrates Book Reviews. Each week readers post the first paragraph (or 2) of a book we are reading or plan to read soon. Hoping to start this one soon.
The Mad Girls of New York; Maya Rodale
Berkley - April 2022
Chapter One
Welcome to New York
I'm off for New York. Look out for me.
----Nelly Bly
NEWSPAPER ROW
NEW YORK CITY, 1887
Nellie did not take New York by storm. Not at first, not as she planned. She had arrived in spring, when the city was bursting into bloom and the air full of promise, with a hundred dollars in her purse along with her clips from her days at the Pittsburg Dispatch and ambition to burn. Of course she would get a job as a reporter for one of the big city papers (even though it was hardly done for a woman). Of course she would become a sensation (even though it was wisely agreed that a woman should do no such thing). Nellie was good at two things: asking questions and believing in herself.
Nellie sounds like a great character. Curious to know about her journey.
ReplyDeleteIt's the first of a new series and it sounds quite good.
DeleteI hope you enjoy this! I read it a few weeks back since I'm a big Bly fan.
ReplyDeleteKaren, I am glad you liked it; I think I will as well.
DeleteI think I will love this character! Thanks for sharing and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteYes, she is going to have spunk!
DeleteThat sounds pretty darn interesting!
ReplyDeleteI thought so as well. Hope it's a good one.
DeleteNellie Bly is a fascinating personality and this sounds like a book that might do her justice.
ReplyDeleteIt has the potential to be a fun series.
DeleteThis sounds like something I might enjoy!
ReplyDeleteYes it doesn't sound like a heavy read yet the preise sounds facinating.
DeleteYes, this one sounds like it will be a good read.
ReplyDeleteI thought so as well Deb. I will start it tomorrow I hope.
DeleteI love the sound of this one! It has one of my favorite places and time eras. Another one to add to my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteI like that time period as well and her character sounds intriguing.
DeleteI so want to read this one! I'm a huge fan of Nellie Bly and have always found her so interesting; she definitely makes for a great character in any book. :)
ReplyDeleteI think this new series has great potential.
DeleteI'm quite sure Nelly Bly is going to be a great character.
ReplyDeleteI've been looking at this book and it sounds really good. I like the first paragraph.
ReplyDeleteI just started it and am LOVING the writing, time period and story!
DeleteFreshly into NYC and in 1887- I'd keep reading!
ReplyDeleteGreg, It's really good already - just 4 chapters in.
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