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Happy at Any Cost by Kirsten Grind

April 28, 2023

cost

As more entrepreneurs turn into billionaires and spend much of their fortunes on flying to space rather than on the problems of Earth, Tony Hsieh's story is both inspiring and tragic. A man whose ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: biography, fashion, pop culture

The Curse of the Marquis de Sade

April 5, 2023

curse

If you’re a bibliophile, then you know the love of collecting books is highly personal. What is a treasure for some might be trash for others. This meant I was conflicted when deciding to read The ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: books, France, history, reading

All the Beauty in the World

March 10, 2023

beauty

Patrick Bringley is in his 20s and working at his dream job at The New Yorker magazine when a tragedy strikes his family that leaves him unable to give the job what it requires. His grief is such that ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: art, memoir, New York City

I’m Glad My Mom Died

January 25, 2023

I'm glad

How to review a memoir with a title so jarring I felt bad for even looking at it? Especially as my mother has always been one of the biggest supporters of my writing and reads every review (Hi, Mom, I ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: book clubs, childhood, debut, Hollywood, memoir, pop culture

Champagne Supernovas

January 20, 2023

champagne

It’s been a serious week so let’s wrap up with some scrumptious nonfiction. My love of fashion and pop culture is no secret and this books hits right at the juncture of the two. Champagne ... Read More...

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