City of Girls

Set against the vibrant backdrop of wartime New York in 1940, Elizabeth Gilbert's latest novel follows the spirited journey of nineteen-year-old Vivian Morris as she reinvents herself through her work at a lively revue theatre. Amidst the glamour and chaos of the city, Vivian navigates the joys and challenges of newfound independence, friendship, and self-discovery, learning valuable lessons along the way. A story of resilience and transformation, it celebrates women’s pursuit of authenticity and the power of rewriting one's own narrative.