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Fashion for the 80s
Dressing Up How to look and feel absolutely perfect for any social occasion Berenson 1984 Any old timers remember Marisa Berenson? When I found this book I kept thinking I knew this actress from somewhere. Then I remembered the film Barry Lyndon (1975). There is something about the glamor…
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Even Men Can Cook!
A Man, A Can, A Plan: 50 Great Guy Meals Even You Can Make Joachim and the editors of Men’s Health 2002 Submitter: I found this gem of a cookbook (if we can even call it that) at a library booksale. All of the recipes involve canned foods; one of…
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Debbie Does Exercise
Debbie Drake’s Easy Way to a Perfect Figure and Glowing Health Drake 1961 I love these really old books and I was dying to find out all about Debbie Drake. A quick perusal through the interwebs told me she was one of the first female exercise gurus on TV, sort…
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Country, when country wasn’t cool
Mandrell Family Album Mandrell, Collins 1983 Submitter: We’ve just weeded this 1983 biography of the Mandrell sisters, The Mandrell Family Album, by Louise Mandrell and Ace Collins. We were disappointed that, apart from the sparkly 80’s cover, there were no other color photos. We did get a kick out of…
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Beyond Awful…the “Great” Beyond!
Grandpa and Me: We Learn About Death Alex 1983 Submitter: I was a librarian at a church library for a while, and weeding was particularly hilarious/disturbing given the religious perspective of the materials. Don’t get me wrong, these types of books are invaluable for parents, but keeping them relevant is…
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Why Cats Paint
Why Cats Paint: a theory of feline aesthetics Busch and Silver 1994 Submitter: I found this while looking though my local library’s book sale. I picked it up out of interest and I started laughing. Holly: Who knew cats could paint? This is hilarious!! Is it just me, or do…
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