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Happy at Any Cost by Kirsten Grind

April 28, 2023

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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

Champagne Supernovas

January 20, 2023

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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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Deliberate Cruelty

November 25, 2022

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I’ve always had a fascination with high society and the people who chronicle it. Fiction like The Swans of Fifth Avenue  and memoirs like Dilettante are some of my favorite reading. In keeping with ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: history, New York City, true crime, wealth

Down and Out in Paradise

November 18, 2022

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When Anthony Bourdain died four years ago, most people were stunned. How could a man with so much to live for, a man adored by people around the globe, kill himself? He was a world traveler, sharing ... Read More...

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

House of Gucci

April 15, 2022

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I’ve been having great luck with nonfiction recently. Part of it is due to a slew of well-written books, but I also seem to be getting better at knowing what kind of non-fiction works best for me. ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: family saga, fashion, history, true crime

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