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The Chiffon Trenches

November 11, 2020

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One of the things I love almost as much as books is fashion, which could come as a surprise given that my current wardrobe is layered knits and sweatpants. I may not be wearing it anymore, but before ... Read More...

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

Fat Girl on a Plane

June 13, 2018

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When you’re fat, you’re very conscious of the area you occupy. Of all the people in the universe, the overweight are the most conscious of personal space. We never want you to have to rub up against ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: chick lit, contemporary life, debut, fashion, social issues, young adult

When Life Gives You Lululemons

June 4, 2018

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Just when you thought The Devil Wears Prada series was finished, author Lauren Weisberger is back. Previously, she visited Andi in her new incarnation as a magazine editor in Revenge Wears Prada ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: chick lit, fashion, Manhattan, Simon & Schuster

Literally Me by Julie Houts

January 24, 2018

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  After the heavy reading of Hillbilly Elegy, I needed something light and fun. With nothing at hand, I resorted to my favorite option—wandering the library. Within five minutes I’d found what ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: fashion, humor, pop culture, social issues, Touchstone, women

Nonfiction November 2017: Fiction Nonfiction Pairings

November 9, 2017

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  The week two event of Nonfiction November is to pair a fiction book with a nonfiction one on a similar subject. Kind of fun for those of us who use our reading as a springboard to learn more ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Feature Tagged: chick lit, fashion, historical fiction, lists, mini-reviews, social issues, women

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