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Snuggle Up With A Good Book
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items Looking for a book recommendation? Here are some pages I enjoyed getting lost in. From biographies to sociology and Romance to Finance. Theres a little bit of everything on my shelf.
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Biographies
LGBTQ+ Fiction
LGBTQ+ Non-Fiction
Acting Books
Biographies
I love to read about Old Hollywood, actors, and cultural figures.
A very detailed biography on the life of my favorite actress and performer, Judy Garland. Interviews of people from different walks in her life and includes fascinating gossip and rumors that circulated at the time too.
Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland by Gerald Clarke, Paperback
This is a very quick but enjoyable read. Dotty worked with some of the biggest stars in Hollywood-- Judy Garland, Marlene Dietrich, Mae West, Carole Lombard, Clark Gable, Gary Cooper, Joan Blondell, Paulette Goddard, Barbara Stanwyck, and others. Thi...
About Face: Life of Dottie Ponedel, Make-up Artist
You can't help but hear Lauren's voice in your head as you read this! I really enjoyed hearing her funny and detailed account of her journey in Hollywood. I recommend to all The Gilmore Girl fan's out there!
Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls
***I listened to the audio book*** I wish I had the book to accompany the audio tape to read the sometimes difficult to understand audio recordings of speeches. Other than that the book is extremely fascinating on RBG's hero's and what/who influenced...
My Own Words: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
In this fabulous personal tour, she recalls wonderful moments with the greats of the entertainment world—Lucille Ball, Frank Sinatra, Bette Davis, Phyllis Diller, and many, many more—sharing stories that shed new light on her life and career and the ...
Make 'Em Laugh: Memories of Longtime Friends
This book shows how vulnerable Cranston is, as a human and an artist. The details of his private life, growing up, and getting into this career speaks volumes to the kind of actor he is. His outlook of life. This books was truly inspiring to me.
A Life in Parts: Cranston, Bryan
A fantastic book of correspondences between a son and his mother. Anderson emails to his 92 year old mother questions about her life. In these emails Anderson learns what shaped his mother and why she made the choices she did. We get an insight into ...
One reason I may have loved this book so much was that it reminded me a lot of my own conversations I've had with my mom. Traits and beliefs that Anderson has acquired to cope or prepare for life are very similar to my own. A great book!!
One reason I may have loved this book so much was that it reminded me a lot of my own conversations I've had with my mom. Traits and beliefs that Anderson has acquired to cope or prepare for life are very similar to my own. A great book!!
The Rainbow Comes and Goes: Mother & Son
This is a hilarious read! If you're looking for a good belly laugh this this is the book. Wade and his partner, Gary, give up the city life and go to life like Thoreau in rural Michagan. It gives Schitt's Creek meets Green Acres.
At Least in the City Someone Would Hear Me Scream
Rue was hilarious in Maude & The Golden Girls, and this book attests to her naturally comedic self. She takes us on a journey of her life, filled with men, marriages, and on getting older. A fun read.
My First Five Husbands...And the Ones Who Got Away
LGBTQ+ Fiction
If you're an Auntie Mame fan or an Guncle, this is a must read. It's cute, funny, and so many too-real Guncle rules! Like no free swiping through a gay man's camera roll.
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
In true Maupin fashion, he gives us a fascinating story. A world full of interesting and rich characters, each with their own story. This book focused on one of my favorite characters from the Tales of the City series, Anna and it does her justice fr...
The Days of Anna Madrigal: A Novel
A super cute read!
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
This was the source work for the musical Cabaret. If you know the musical or even if you don't, I think you'll enjoy this book. You follow multiple characters stories and how their lives are affected with the looming dangers of the Nazi's invading.
The Berlin Stories
LGBTQ+ Non-Fiction
The first comprehensive account of the role of gays and lesbians in Hollywood contends that they were actually a protected group within the film industry, possessing significant influence over both the creative and commercial aspects of filmmaking. V...
Behind the Screen: How Gays & Lesbians Shaped Hollywood
Hands down one of my favorite LGBTQ+ history books. If you know your way around L.A., it makes the book a really fun read.
Gay L. A.: A History of Sexual Outlaws, Power Politics, And Lipstick Lesbians
Acting Books
As a student and now as a professional actor, I've collected many books on the craft and would love to share some of my favorites.
A must read! It teaches the reader how to take a scene and build it into a full experience for your audition.
Audition