Book Review: Rules of Civility

As I said before, I really really love reading. I think it's one of the most relaxing things and I love the way it feels to devour a new book.

One of my favorite books I've read recently is Rules of Civility by Amour Towles. I absolutely fell in love with it.
While I typically enjoy books with compelling plots and/or obvious romance, this one was a bit more subtle. It is set in Manhattan circa 1938-1940, depicting the life of a woman-Katey-struggling to make it in a city that's struggling to make it.

What I loved most about this book was that it is set in one of my favorite eras. I love Old New York. I think it is unbelievably romantic and luxurious. This novel really captures this essence and makes me want to go back to that time even more. The girls are always going to lavish restaurants and sneaking into movie theaters and drinking and smoking all while trying to make ends meet and trying to settle down and get married.

I honestly love this book and I loved knowing the places where it took place downtown. It was unbelievably romantic and sweet and I will read it over and over again.