Don’t Poke the Bear

by Robin D’Amato

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Pub Date 3 May 2022 | Archive Date 20 Jun 2023

Atmosphere Press

General Fiction (Adult)

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Description

It is 1995. Mayor Giuliani is well on his way to creating a New York City inhospitable to bohemians, and three boho friends find themselves caught up in the rough currents of the ever-changing city. Navigating demanding careers, difficult boyfriends, and a famously abusive housing market, they live their lives with an enviable nonconformist flair that sets them apart. Life might be easier elsewhere, but for these determined friends, elsewhere is never an option.

Don’t Poke the Bear is a Sex and the City for real people. With no fantasy shoe collections, no money for amazing fabulous restaurants, and no access to the hottest clubs, spirited survivors Allie, Rihanna, and Natia encapsulate the very heart and soul of New York City.

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A Note From the Publisher

Connecticut-born Robin D’Amato moved to New York City to attend New York University, fell in love with the City, and never left. In 1984, she was introduced to the Macintosh computer and has worked in the publishing industry as a pre-press specialist ever since. She also spent several decades pursuing dance and choreography. Her first novel, Somebody’s Watching You, won a 2021 second-quarter Firebird Book Award for fiction. She currently lives in Manhattan’s East Village with her 3,000-LP music room and her two cats. Find out more at robindamato.com.

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Advance Praise

"Answering machines, punk rock, rent controlled apartments—these sharp details help transport us to a New York not far past but definitely no longer here." -Independent Book Review

"A smart, rhythmic, and unflinching relationship tale with a strong cast." -Kirkus

"Its atmospheric descriptions and realistic dilemmas make for a thoroughly engrossing story of relationships, evolution, and revised romantic goals." -Midwest Book Review

"A truly engaging and inspiring read." -Readers' Favorite

"This is a TV series in the making; a well-written story about realistic characters in equally realistic and daunting situations." -Feathered Quill

"Answering machines, punk rock, rent controlled apartments—these sharp details help transport us to a New York not far past but definitely no longer here." -Independent Book Review

"A smart, rhythmic...

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