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Audrey Hepburn
Tom Hanks
Julia Roberts
#TLT
@dabbe

One of my nonfiction favs! #LetterF #AlphabetGame

This is the story of the making of the movie “Breakfast at Tiffany‘s”. This story hit at a time when job listings were posted under male & female; when women wore Betty Draper sherbet confections & black dresses, little or otherwise, were relegated to mourning and Hollywood villainesses. This is a good read about the challenges of the writers, producers and talent who brought this to screen.

This was a really fun read for me as it gives you all the little details behind how this book and movie came to be and about the growth of Hollywood and how they see/saw woman. Fans of Breakfast at Tiffany‘s should really enjoy this one.

Breakfast pastry in brown paper bag
Little black dress/tiara not included.
#breakfastnbook

I positively ADORED this book! I hardly ever read nonfiction but this one reads like fiction - it‘s so narrative and juicy and fun! The characters - everyone who had a role in the making of Breakfast at Tiffany‘s - all jump right off the page as Wasson pulls back the curtain on the whole filmmaking process. Highly recommend!!

If you‘ve seen the movie Breakfast at Tiffany‘s, you may want to take a look at this book. Wasson writes a film history of the movie and how Holly Golightly became a status symbol for women. #AvenuesandAlleyways #Ayupaugust

#kindledeal #kindledeals #ebooksale

Two of my fav Hollywood stories, one fiction, one nonfiction. #tinseltown #SeasonsReadings

16 hours in and book 2 is finished! Now it‘s time for lunch so I think I‘ll switch back to my audiobook while I cook/eat #24in48 #24in48readathon #book2finished #lunchtime

Ok, switching over to my physical book. I figured this was the best coffee mug to finish out this book. Let‘s get going! #24in48 #24in48readathon #audreyhepburn #breakfastattiffanys

Well guys, even though I only have 70 pages in my book, this girl is tired so I‘m turning in for the night. 13 and a half hours is not too bad for day 1! #24in48 #24in48readathon #endofdayone #bedtime

Holy crap! Did I really just hit the halfway mark?!? Yes I did 😁 Let‘s keep it going! Also, on a weird note, the Piano in the Background playlists I‘m listening to on Spotify has played 2 different renditions of “Moon River” while I‘ve been reading this book. Eerie. #24in48 #24in48readathon #halfwaymark #12hoursreading #whoahwerehalfwaythere

Moving onto book 2. I‘ll check in again in a bit. #24in28

Bedtime because I have to wake up much earlier tomorrow but I can‘t resist getting the first chapter of this book in. One chapter won‘t hurt, right? #famouslastwords

How could anyone not liked the song Moon River? It is perfect!

Lord this week has been rough. Trying to get over a nasty sinus infection on top of having two tests for one of my biology classes. However these little gems made my day!!! I got some amazing tea that has already been opened and consumed 😊. Thank you @LeslieO for the wonderful package!!! #2018NFBE

Ugh. Yes. 😍

Now Audrey had #style. #jubilantjuly

My secret santa spoiled me to say the least--- thank you so much Leslie!!!! #summersantagoespostal

Not amazing ... but a lovely diversion. And very well narrated.

Earlier this month I had the extreme pleasure of going to NYC! I finally got up see the New York Public library, which is gorgeous. This is my haul from the library bookstore. #library #newyorkcity

Extrovert introvert covers pretty much my life. So does this quote. #maybookflowers #introvert

This book was so fun. #Hollywood #Maybookflowers

Written in a breatless movie star magazine style, Wasson has sucked the magic out of Audrey Hepburn, something I never thought possible. And while the film Breakfast at Tiffany's has some major flaws (*koffMickeyRooneykoff*) it's also badly served. I found it unreadable.

Good deal alert!!

went on a little bit of a Kindle shopping spree this morning. if you're in search of a new nonfiction read, these are all currently $1.99! #nonfiction

I loved this one! Audrey, Tiffany's,Truman, Hollywood! #recentnonfictionread #marchintoreading

I really do adore this movie (except for Mickey Rooney - that makes me die inside every time I watch it). With all that's going on I needed a pick me up, and this book was perfect for how little it demanded of me. This book is pure fluff, told in quick tidbits of gossip and history, never really digging into any particular area. It was a great diversion, although it could have done with more photos to accompany the descriptions.

Palate cleanser!

The original LBD. Everything Audrey wore in this movie was so elegant but this dress was the best. #dressesincovers #ReadJanuary

I've always thought HOLLY GOLIGHTLY was a great character name ...
#Booktober

I had forgotten about this book's #longtitle for Day 12 of #booktober . It's a must read for all the fans of Audrey Hepburn and Breakfast at Tiffany's 😊

All the nonfiction books I own. Well, except the ones on my #kindle. #nonfictionlove #somethingforsept #septphotochallenge @RealLifeReading

What to listen to on audio when you're on a mid-century kick and the book you're actually reading is the beautiful but emotionally taxing "In Cold Blood?" This little bon bon, that's what. A little Capote, a lot of Audrey, and fascinating insight into America and its women on the edge of change.

We could have had Jane Fonda as Holly Golightly.