Who is the celebrity: Bassist and singer in the punk pop group Blink-182. What gets discussed? The rise of a pop punk group from Southern California, band breakups and makeups, Hoppus’ cancer battle, and life on the road. Are there pictures? This book contains more photos than any other biography I’ve read. Every chapter includes…
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Growing Up Urkel
Author Jaleel While How do you know this actor: Jaleel White played Steve Urkle and Stephan Urquell on the TV show Family Matters, and competed on Dancing With the Stars. Actor Origin Story: When he was starting out White mostly got roles because he could read. These small gigs eventually led to a role in…
Rebel Girl – Kathleen Hanna
Who is the Author: Hannah is the front woman for Le Tigre, Bikini Kill,and the Julie Ruin. What is the book about: Hanna’s early childhood and life as a very hard-working influential musician and feminist thought leader. The most shocking moment: Hannah inspired the name for the Nirvana album Smells Like Teen Spirit. She wrote…
Reality Check – Making the Best of the Situation
How I overcame addition, loss, and prison By Mike Sorrentino and Andy Symonds Who is the author? The reality TV persona ‘The Situation’ from the MTV series ‘Jersey Shore’ Are there any pictures? Yes. a mini-situation, wedding photos, Jersey Shore photos, celebrity run-ins. Most Surprising revelation In the depths of his addiction sorrentino burnt down…
The Spice Must Flow
The Story of Dune From Cult Novels to Visionary Sci-Fi Movies Author Ryan Britt. I’m not a fan of Dune. I tried to read the book and got through the first 10 pages. I definitely skipped the 1984 original movie. I watched Dune Part One at home, it was the pandemic after all, and found…
Monsters on the Couch
The title basically says it all. The author goes through a veritable compendium of horror movies and goes into detail on the real-life psychological disorders that may be at work.
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