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The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life of Frances Perkins, FDR'S Secretary of Labor and His Moral Conscience | Kirstin Downey

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A thoroughly researched biography about a fascinating, admirable woman. Frances Perkins is a true inspiration.

I have a few quibbles with some of the writing, but Frances' life was so fascinating that it more than makes up for it.

Karisimo I wonder how this compares to this fictional account of her?!

Becoming Madam Secretary

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lil1inblue @Karisimo Good question! I haven't read the book you tagged...yet. My original intention was to pair this with the Sunday Buddy Read because I was craving non-fiction. But I got so wrapped up in her life, that I didn't read the historical fiction. 😂

Fearless: A Novel of Frances Perkins and Social Security

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MemoirsForMe

Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live | Susan Morrison

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I could never score tix to see SNL Live, but I‘m still a groupie. Adored the original cast and the hilarious comics who followed. Finally, the man as powerful & mysterious as Oz, opened his office & backstage to this meticulous author. It‘s everything you ever wanted to know about Lorne, the ups & downs of creating a live late-night sketch comedy show, all the talented writers & comedians he discovered & the impact SNL still has on our culture.

TheKidUpstairs Oooh, sounds good. I really loved

Live from New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live

MemoirsForMe @TheKidUpstairs Thanks for the rec! I‘m reading Hello Molly now. Will add this one to my list! 2d

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The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy | Sean Kingsley, Rex Cowan

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First book of #Gladstones25 finished (although it was my current read before I got here!)

@julesG @scripturient @BarbaraBB @MicheleinPhilly @RaeLovesToRead @rockpools @TrishB @squirrelbrain @Oryx @Leniverse

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MemoirsForMe

Here's Johnny!: My Memories of Johnny Carson, The Tonight Show, and 46 Years of Friendship | Ed McMahon

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I love Late-Night TV! Johnny, his hilarious skits & rapport with his guests first got me hooked. This book is a fitting tribute to Johnny by his sidekick & longtime friend Ed. For decades, Johnny & all those who followed in his footsteps helped me escape life‘s troubles & kept me laughing. Hard to believe this freedom of expression is now being challenged & assaulted. Let‘s continue to unite together & stand strong for our freedom of speech.🗣️✊🏻

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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 5d

Lesliereadsalot I saw Johnny Carson‘s show live in New York a million years ago. The guests were a new star, Steve Martin, who did his Egyptian routine, and Yvette Mimieux. My mom and I thought Steve Martin would never go anywhere! 5d

Deblovestoread @Lesliereadsalot OMG I LOVE King Tut to this day. What a great memory 💙 5d

MemoirsForMe @Lesliereadsalot Wow! That is so cool, especially remembering what guests you saw. Too funny about Steve Martin! 😂 I saw Johnny‘s show with my Mom after the show moved to Burbank. Can‘t remember the guests but Johnny instantly won my heart. He was a hoot! 5d

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MemoirsForMe @TheAromaofBooks 😘😘😘 Hope you‘re having a blast in your new place! 5d

TheAromaofBooks Thank you!!! The new house is lovely, but Tom's dad passed away very suddenly last week so the last ten days have been super rough. I really meant to send you a birthday card but it didn't happen!!! I hope you had a fabulous day though!! And sorry, this comment was an emotional rollercoaster 😂 Really a reflection on my current inner state lol 4d

MemoirsForMe Oh Sarah…I‘m so sorry about Tom‘s dad. I‘ll keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there, my friend. ❤️🙏🏻❤️ @TheAromaofBooks (edited) 4d

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Soupy Twists | JEM. ROBERTS

#Falling Soup I have not heard of this band before. Blind Melon with Soup. @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Eggs 🤎🍁🧡 1w

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A Very Close Conspiracy: Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf | Jane Dunn

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The #VirginiaBloomsberries October #buddyread is Jane Dunn's 1990 biography of VW and her sister Vanessa Bell. She explores the complex relationship between the sisters and the effect this had on their creative lives and the Bloomsbury Group.

All are welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

Original post - https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2902196

AllDebooks Thank you for the share. 😊 2w

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A Very Close Conspiracy: Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf | Jane Dunn

The #VirginiaBloomsberries October #buddyread is Jane Dunn's 1990 biography of VW and her sister Vanessa Bell. She explores the complex relationship between the sisters and the effect this had on their creative lives and the Bloomsbury Group.

All are welcome to join us. Please let me know if you wish to be added/removed from the taglist.

@LitsyEvents

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Georgette Heyer | Jennifer Kloester

That first sip…bliss. #coffeeabdbooks

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TieDyeDude

The Life And Times Of Little Richard | Charles White

This was one of my earliest cassette tapes. It came about after the success of his recording of The Itsy Bitsy Spider for an AIDS benefit album. This collection is not readily available these days, but I was able to find a copy to download, and what a blast from the past! 😆
https://youtu.be/smBYs5U055g
#tuesdaytunes

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TheBookHippie Oh how lovely!! 2w

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