The Carrie Diaries

The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell is a young adult prequel to Sex and the City, exploring Carrie Bradshaw's life as a teenager in the 1980s before she became a famous New York City columnist.

### Key Features of the Book:

1. Coming-of-Age Story – Follows 17-year-old Carrie as she navigates high school, friendships, first love, and family struggles in a small Connecticut town.

2. Early Aspirations – Shows Carrie’s passion for writing and her dreams of moving to New York City.

3. Romantic & Social Drama – Features her complicated relationships, including a love triangle with popular Sebastian Kydd and artsy George.

4. Friendship & Identity – Explores her bond with friends like rebellious Lali and ambitious Maggie, while she discovers her voice.

5. Prequel to Sex and the City – Sets the foundation for Carrie’s future as a writer and her iconic personality.

The book was adapted into a TV series (2013–2014). A sequel, Summer and the City, continues her journey in NYC.