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Best 1920s Books

December 2024

The Beautiful and Damned

Fitzgerald’s masterpiece paints a vivid portrait of the Jazz Age’s glittering excess and crushing disillusionment. Anthony and Gloria, young and beautiful, embark on a whirlwind romance fueled by ambition and cocktails. As they navigate New York’s high society, their relationship unravels, mirroring the era’s decadence. With razor-sharp prose and biting social commentary, Fitzgerald captures the hollowness beneath the glamour, leaving readers both enthralled and haunted by the characters’ inevitable downfall. A timeless exploration of love, wealth, and the American Dream.

Before the Devil Breaks You

Dive into the thrilling world of 1920s New York in this gripping tale of supernatural intrigue. As the Diviners grapple with their newfound powers, a sinister force lurks in the shadows, threatening to unravel everything they hold dear. Bray’s masterful storytelling weaves together history and fantasy, creating a rich tapestry of characters you can’t help but root for. With each page, I found myself more entangled in their lives, feeling the weight of their choices and the pulse of a city on the brink of change. A haunting, atmospheric read that’ll keep you up well past midnight.

The Diviners

Evie O’Neill’s sharp tongue lands her in hot water in Ohio, forcing her parents to ship her off to Manhattan. But 1920s New York City holds more than speakeasies and jazz for Evie. Her uncanny ability to “read” objects reveals a sinister connection to a serial killer terrorizing the city. Teaming up with her uncle and a ragtag group of misfits, each with their own supernatural gifts, Evie races to stop the murderer before it’s too late. Bray’s vivid prose brings the Roaring Twenties to life in this thrilling paranormal mystery that will keep you up all night.