Author: Maeve Brennan
Publisher: Peninsula
Paperback
One of our books of the year 2024!
Enya says: A set of essays written in 1960s New York by Irish immigrant Maeve Brennan. Brennan is both so chic and so melancholy, writing on her feet as she meanders throughout a gentrifying New York City and observes those around her in the street, in hotels and in bars. Reading Brennan’s snippets really helped to feel simultaneously lighter and more real. Making me to feel present as I walk around the city and observe things unfolding, while being able to have a slight distance that is afforded to you in the city. I must also note that this is a wonderful addition to Peninsula Press’ archival reprints, such as Love Leda.