Ali
I was of mixed opinions as I started Hit Girls. While I was of high school and college age during the Aughts, I was never much of a pop music person. I knew most of these artists more from their cultural impact and tabloid coverage than their music.
Although a bit fangirly for me at times, Princiotti does a good job of detailing the production of the music covered here and the timely elements involved. What I enjoyed most was her examination of how the artists in question changed both the music industry and the nature of celebrity in America.
It’s a worthwhile read for anyone who came of age in the Aughts and/or is a fan of any of these artists. You will no doubt spend hours watching videos on YouTube as a result (because I did).
Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine (Random House) for the opportunity to read and review.
I was of mixed opinions as I started Hit Girls. While I was of high school and college age during the Aughts, I was never much of a pop music person. I knew most of these artists more from their cultural impact and tabloid coverage than their music.
Although a bit fangirly for me at times, Princiotti does a good job of detailing the production of the music covered here and the timely elements involved. What I enjoyed most was her examination of how the artists in question changed both the music industry and the nature of celebrity in America.
It’s a worthwhile read for anyone who came of age in the Aughts and/or is a fan of any of these artists. You will no doubt spend hours watching videos on YouTube as a result (because I did).
Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine (Random House) for the opportunity to read and review.
The Subtle Art of Resistance
I’ve been a big Brittlestar fan for years and jumped at the chance to read this.
It is what the title says it is - a guide to resisting fascism by seeing it through the psyche of a cat. A quick and funny but valuable read. My only complaint is that the text gets a bit repetitive at times
If you’re looking for something longer and more in-depth, check out his other book “Welcome to the Stupidpocalypse”.
Thanks to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for the opportunity to read and review.
I’ve been a big Brittlestar fan for years and jumped at the chance to read this.
It is what the title says it is - a guide to resisting fascism by seeing it through the psyche of a cat. A quick and funny but valuable read. My only complaint is that the text gets a bit repetitive at times
If you’re looking for something longer and more in-depth, check out his other book “Welcome to the Stupidpocalypse”.
Thanks to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for the opportunity to read and review.
What can I say about George Takei? On top of his many talents and professions in life should be storyteller. He has yet again excelled into turning his personal story into one everyone would benefit from reading.
I found “They Called Us Enemy” a captivating book and “It Rhymes With Takei” is no different. It explores George’s life from his childhood realization of his orientation to the current day illustrated by the difficulties he faced being closeted while leading a very public life as an actor, political advocate and activist until he decided to publicly come out and embrace his full self at age 68.
It is an absolutely worthwhile read written by one of the better humans on this Earth.
My gratitude to NetGalley, IDW Publishing and Top Shelf Productions for the opportunity to read and review.
What can I say about George Takei? On top of his many talents and professions in life should be storyteller. He has yet again excelled into turning his personal story into one everyone would benefit from reading.
I found “They Called Us Enemy” a captivating book and “It Rhymes With Takei” is no different. It explores George’s life from his childhood realization of his orientation to the current day illustrated by the difficulties he faced being closeted while leading a very public life as an actor, political advocate and activist until he decided to publicly come out and embrace his full self at age 68.
It is an absolutely worthwhile read written by one of the better humans on this Earth.
My gratitude to NetGalley, IDW Publishing and Top Shelf Productions for the opportunity to read and review.
