Diary of a Waitress

Author: Caroline Meyer
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: Astra Publishing House, 2015
Pages: 288
Rating: Recommend

Synopsis: In 1926, droves of Americans traveled by train across the United States to visit the West. They ate at Harvey Houses, where thousands of well-trained waitresses provided first-class service. Diary of a Waitress tells the first-person story of one spunky girl, Kitty Evans, as she faces the often funny and painful experiences she and fellow waitresses Cordelia and Emmy endure. As Kitty writes about her escapades, a lovable teenager emerges; she embraces adventure, independence, her position as a Harvey girl, and a freelance writing career.

Review: Nearing the end of The Harvey Girls, I went down a rabbit hole. My search for additional historical fiction novels about Harvey Girls landed on this title and requested it from the library not realizing it's for ages 10-14. I decided to give it a try. I really liked it, and recommend it for all ages.

Other Novels by Carolyn Meyer
Cleopatra Confesses
Doomed Queen Anne
In Mozart's Shadow: His Sister's Story
Mary, Bloody Mary 
The Bad Queen