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John Taylor’s In The Pleasure Groove: Book Review
Duran Duran’s John Taylor joins the club of rock star autobiographies with “In the Pleasure Groove.” Is the bassist’s memoir worth reading?
Mary Wells & Sly & The Family Stone Book Reviews: Big Money Goes To Soul School
If you’re a fan of soul music, we’ve got reviews of two books you must add to your must-read list.
Miles Davis: The Complete Illustrated History: Book Review
A new coffee-table book takes a look at the life and career of the incomparable Miles Davis. Does the book match up with the legend?
Reading Is Fundamental: “Star Trek: The Complete Unauthorized History”
Star Trek: The Complete Unauthorized History compiles all the television series and film series into an easy to digest bible of the past 45 years of Star Trek.
Reading Is Fundamental: “Hollywood Myths”
The book “Hollywood Myths” attempts to get the story behind the story regarding some of the most scandalous situations in film history…like whether Rock Hudson was bumpin’ uglies with…Jim Nabors? Gooollllly!
Reading Is Fundamental: New Kids on the Block Five Brothers & A Million Sisters
I should take offense to the title of this book. I am-somewhat unashamedly-a New Kids on the Block fan. I am also a guy. A black guy, to boot. Of course, my deficit in the heterosexuality department might explain some of my NKOTB fandom, but I’ll further confuse you by noting that I currently don’t, and never did, find Donnie, Danny, Jordan, Jonathan or even Joey dreamy, or even attractive. So, yeah, it’s weird. I’m a dude, there were no [...]
Reading Is Fundamental: “Featuring Michael Jackson”
Author Joe Vogel’s new book, “Featuring Michael Jackson,” continues to make the case for the King of Pop to be judged on his considerable musical merits.
Reading Is Fundamental: Tim Thornton’s The Alternative Hero
Referencing the ’90s Britpop scene, you might want to check out “The Alternative Hero,” the book by Tim Thornton.
Reading Is Fundamental: “I Love The Red Sox/I Hate The Yankees”
Remember this? If you’re a baseball fan, you do. A new book explores the most heated rivalry in American sports: Red Sox vs. Yankees. Read on to learn more!
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Reading Is Fundamental: “My Friend Michael” by Frank Cascio
Although Michael Jackson was well-known throughout his career for his association with children (and you can take that any way you want to), what’s been interesting is the fact that none of his young friends have gone the tell-all book route, whether during his lifetime or in the 2 1/2 years since his death. Well, if any of MJ’s friends is qualified to write a book about the pop star, it would probably be Frank Cascio. Also known as Frank [...]
The Popblerd Holiday Gift Guide: 2011 Edition
At a loss for what to get that special someone (or not so special someone) for the holidays? Check out Popblerd’s 2011 Gift Guide and take notes!
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