![]() ![]() It is a juicy, campy, brilliantly written page-turner, perfect to read this summer with a couple of your favorite pills. Wit, pluck, darkness, pitch perfect period details, juicy twists, and big heart. ![]() This book is the closest thing to Valley of the Dolls since the final season of The Anna Nicole Show. Rachel Shukert, A new series set in the golden age of glam. Now, I know what you're thinking: a book written for and about teenage girls? Calm down and stop pretending like you don't have a favorite member of One Direction. The first installment of Rachel Shukert's new young adult novel series revolves around a group of girls in the studio system during the Golden Age of Hollywood. The center is in constant need of support. They provide housing, support, counseling, health services, and most importantly, a smart and loving staff for homeless LGBT youth in New York City. Carl is beyond inspiring, and the work the AFC does is exceptional. I did some work with them when I lived in New York City and was lucky enough to get to know their founder, Carl Siciliano. Rachel Shukert is the author the the critically acclaimed memoirs Everything Is Going To Be Great and Have You No Shame Her writing has appeared in numerous publications including Salon, McSweeney's, Slate, Gawker, the Daily Beast, Heeb, and Nerve, and been featured on National Public RAdio. ![]()
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