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A Fever in the Heartland

August 4, 2023

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I had little idea what to expect when I picked up Timothy Egan’s new book, A Fever in the Heartland. I knew it was about the Ku Klux Klan, but its subtitle seemed a bit dramatic: The Ku Klux Klan’s ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: 1920s, history, racism, social issues, true crime

The Curse of the Marquis de Sade

April 5, 2023

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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

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

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

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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