Is There Still Sex in the City?
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4.8 • 4 Ratings
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- $10.99
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Publisher Description
Six female friends endure the highs and lows of sex & dating after fifty in this novel by the New York Times–bestselling author of Sex and the City.
Set between the Upper East Side of Manhattan and a country enclave known as The Village, Is There Still Sex in the City? follows a cohort of female friends—Sassy, Kitty, Queenie, Tilda Tia, Marilyn, and Candace—as they navigate the ever-modernizing phenomena of midlife dating and relationships. There’s “Cubbing,” in which a sensible older woman suddenly becomes the love interest of a much younger man, the “Mona Lisa” Treatment—a vaginal restorative surgery often recommended to middle aged women, and what it’s really like to go on Tinder dates as a fifty-something divorcee. From the high highs (My New Boyfriend or MNBs) to the low lows (Middle Age Madness, or MAM cycles), Bushnell illustrates with humor and acuity today’s relationship landscape and the types that roam it.
Drawing from her own experience, in Is There Still Sex in the City? Bushnell spins a smart, lively satirical story of love and life from all angles—marriage and children, divorce and bereavement, as well as the very real pressures on women to maintain their youth and have it all. This is an indispensable companion to one of the most revolutionary dating books of the twentieth century from one of our most important social commentators.
Praise for Is There Still Sex in the City?
A Best Book of the Summer at Us Weekly, Elle, Entertainment Weekly, Newsday, andPopSugar
“Bushnell’s voice is as knowing and sharp as ever.” —Jancee Dun, Washington Post
“A collection of commentaries and recounted hijinks (and lojinks) . . . Sometimes funny, sometimes silly, sometimes quite sad—i.e., an accurate portrait of life in one’s 50s.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The effervescent Bushnell still has the ability to make readers laugh with her casually dry one-liners.” —Bookpage
“Candace keeps her wits and her wit about her . . . Bushnell is still plenty edgy, funny, and entertaining.” —Booklist
Customer Reviews
Best Read Ever!
If you've been a devoted fan of Sex in the City for the past 25 years, then prepare to be thoroughly entertained by this captivating book. Contrary to the misconceptions held by those who haven't read or watched the show, it's not solely focused on explicit encounters. Is There Still Sex in the City? takes a witty and humorous approach to exploring the complexities of middle-aged life in the bustling city of New York. This delightful read delves into the challenges of navigating relationships, aging gracefully, and the ever-changing dating scene. A dynamic group of women, reminiscent of characters like Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha, and Miranda, tackle a wide range of issues, including encounters with bicycle enthusiasts, the challenges of middle age, and the bittersweet experience of love and friendship. Personally, I found this book to be an absolute joy. It seamlessly blends humor, cleverness, and authenticity. Candace Bushnell demonstrates that the quest for finding Mr. Right knows no age limits, and she inspires readers to embrace their fabulousness regardless of their stage in life. The power to choose is in your hands!