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Dawnie Walton
Elton John
A Black singer and a British songwriter join musical forces in 1970s New York. On the cusp of stardom, an incident involving a Confederate flag and a rival band throw the band’s future into question. Decades later, a music journalist with some interesting ties to the story decides to write a book about the band, setting the stage for a really meta novel told in an oral history format!
Queue up your fave Elton playlist, because that’s all you’ll be listening to after devouring this one! THIS is exactly how a celebrity memoir should read. Elton is raw and honest, sharing a lot about his struggles with addiction and his sexuality. But he’s also funny and candid and drops tons of names about people he’s worked with and is friends with, from John Lennon to Lady Gaga!
The Housewives Brian Moylan
I adore all things Bravo and Real Housewives. In fact, if you meet me and I don’t mention Bravo within the first five minutes of the conversation, check my pulse. In this history of the Housewives, Moylan (who covered the ‘wives for Vulture + New York mag!) mentions it all, from how much money cast members really make to the behind the scenes details of the franchise’s most infamous throwdowns.
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Live From New York
James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales If you like Saturday Night Live and/or oral history, then this pick is a must. I love SNL, both for the on-camera antics and the off-camera drama. This book covers the entire SNL experience from building the cast to the most iconic sketches. I loved how the authors talked to so many key players to build an incredibly comprehensive history of such an iconic show.
