Beyond the Blahniks: Carrie Bradshaw’s Unexpected Literary Adventures in ‘And Just Like That’

Carrie Bradshaw is back in ‘And Just Like That,’ but this time she’s not just strutting in Manolos; she’s flipping through pages of intriguing reads! Yes, the iconic character, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, showcases her love for literature with a selection of carefully curated books that actually reflect her growth and complexity… who knew rhyming couplets could be as engaging as a New York City drama?

In a collaboration that has Sarah Jessica Parker’s fingerprints all over it, the show’s prop master Michael Cory revealed that the book choices embody Carrie’s literary passions as a writer. Among her reading list are titles like ‘Honey’ by Victor Lodato, which takes a deep dive into female rage, and ‘Intermezzo’ by Sally Rooney, bringing sibling drama right to your coffee table. Who said just because she’s a fashionista she can’t have a side of depth with that?

The selection also includes heavier reads, like Erik Larson’s ‘The Demon of Unrest,’ which navigates historical tensions preceding the Civil War. Talk about a major juxtaposition with her glamorous lifestyle! Every book allows viewers to see a different layer of Carrie, one beyond her romantic escapades and late-night cocktails. After all, who wouldn’t picture Carrie contemplating poetry in between sips of a cosmopolitan?

So, here’s a thought for you—if you could swap a book recommendation with Carrie Bradshaw, what would you suggest? Let’s get the literary conversations rolling and see what our favorite NYC writer would add to her reading list next!

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