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Party of the Century
Party of the Century: The Fabulous Story of Truman Capote and His Black and White Ball | Deborah Davis
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In 1966, everyone who was anyone wanted an invitation to Truman Capote's "Black and White Dance" in New York, and guests included Frank Sinatra, Norman Mailer, C. Z. Guest, Kennedys, Rockefellers, and more. Lavishly illustrated with photographs and drawings of the guests, this portrait of revelry at the height of the swirling, swinging sixties is a must for anyone interested in American popular culture and the lifestyles of the rich, famous, and talented.
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JenlovesJT47
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Thanks for the tag @Stacypatrice 🤗

1. Truman Capote
2. If I could please have an invitation to his famous black and white ball in 1966. 🤓 If I were alive back then of course. Then I would ask him about his friendship with Harper Lee and his experience writing In Cold Blood.
3. Probably around 1,200 if you count all my Sweet Valley books. Not 100% sure 😬
4. @Gissy @GingerAntics @GrilledCheeseSamurai

#wondrouswednesday

SomedayAlmost Wow, now I wish I had talked to him, too! 5y
JenlovesJT47 @SomedayAlmost he was such an interesting person! The book that started my obsession with him was the historical fiction 5y
wanderinglynn Truman Capote would be amazing to talk to! Great answer! 5y
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Eggs Great responses📚👍🏼👏🏻🤗 5y
GingerAntics That first question alone is going to take some thought... 5y
marleed Haha. My IRL Sept Book was the Dinner List so of course we came prepared with the 5 people living or dead to come to your dinner party. My non-family dinner guest was Babe Pacey. No one knew who she was. So I explained she was Truman Capote‘s favorite swan. I just love a night with and her thoughts on social media. 5y
JenlovesJT47 @marleed I loved that book! And I love Babe Paley, such an interesting person. I need to get that biography about her and her sisters from the library soon! 5y
JenlovesJT47 @SomedayAlmost I‘m going to have to find me a copy of this! 5y
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I first read about Capote‘s 1966 Black & White Ball in the historical fiction, Swans of Fifth Ave. Now I can‘t get enough of 40s-60s NYC. I‘m fascinated by Babe Paley, Slim Keith, Gloria Guinness and their cigarette-smoking, lunch-in-the-city, weekend-in-the-Hamptons world. They were the OG RHONY!

Day24 of #JazzyJune with #BAndWBooks @Eggs

Eggs Perfect🖤💟🖤 5y
marleed @Eggs Thank you! I just had to go there! 5y
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Meticulously researched, mostly this book just made me wish I could travel back in time for a night and attend Truman's party of the century. Highly recommended for fans of fashion, pop culture and history, and of course, the always intriguing Truman Capote. 4.5⭐️#trumancapote 🕶🎩💄💋🎭🎟🍾

JenlovesJT47 @MinDea if you liked Swans you will definitely like this! 7y
MinDea Awesome! Thank you for the recommendation! 7y
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JenlovesJT47
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Yay for #bookmail !! I've been wanting to read this ever since reading The Swans of Fifth Avenue. Can't wait! #trumancapote

MinDea Oooohhhhhh! Can't wait for your review! 7y
JenlovesJT47 @MinDea I just started it and only planned on reading a chapter or two tonight, but I'm already hooked! 7y
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asiriusreader
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Home from work!! Snacks? Check! Nerdy pjs (well, yoga pants and book socks for me)? Check! Books? Check! Let the #Litsypartyofone begin! 🎉🎉 can't wait to catch up on all your postings!

ReadingOver50 I like your snacks. Can I come over? 😄 8y
asiriusreader @ReadingOver50 come on over! 😊We can make it a #Litsypartyoftwo ! 😜 8y
Alisnazzy I've got cape cod chips too!!! ✊🏼 8y
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asiriusreader @Ambrosnazzy my fave chips!! Crunchy and delicious. 😍 8y
Kitta Smartfood!!! 8y
asiriusreader @Kitta you know it!! 😻 8y
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GlitteryOtters
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In case you guys missed this, @Ambrosnazzy is setting up a #LitsyPartyOfOne on February 10th! Follow her for more (heck, follow her also because she is a swell person with excellent taste!!). 💕🎉✨📚✨🎊😍

Alisnazzy Aww shucks! Hella blushing at all the love tonight ☺️ 8y
GlitteryOtters @Ambrosnazzy it is well deserved!! 💕 8y
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