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Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood’s First South Asian Star

Sensitively drawn and without hindsight judgment, Sen’s biography of Oberon depicts a determined woman who triumphed at a high personal cost.
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Stomp Off, Let’s Go: The Early Years of Louis Armstrong

An exceptional conclusion to Riccardi’s brilliant trilogy.

Lorne: The Man Who Invented ‘Saturday Night Live’

Add this to the top of the pile of SNL tomes, just in time for the show’s 50th anniversary.

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Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous, Scandalous Story of Aimee Semple McPherson

Readers who enjoy richly detailed biographies that read like fiction will appreciate Hoffman’s latest. Many will note comparisons to modern televangelists and women religious leaders.

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Daughter of Daring: The Trick-Riding, Train-Leaping, Road-Racing Life of Helen Gibson, Hollywood’s First Stuntwoman

Practitioners in women’s and cinema history and general readers will appreciate information about this trailblazing pioneer.

Woody Allen: A Travesty of a Mockery of a Sham

A fascinating, scrupulously researched, and entertaining biography.
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Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn: A Walk on the Wild Side with Andy Warhol’s Most Fabulous Superstar

Should interest pop culture enthusiasts and fans of Woodlawn and Warhol.
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The Musical Life of Melanie: From the Village to Woodstock and Beyond

This biography showcases a life lived in tune with a trailblazing spirit.

On Elton John: An Opinionated Guide

Despite Restall’s Bowie asides, this is a magnificent overview of John’s music and legacy; an excellent addition to the plethora of music criticism.

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