the Book Brothel

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Reviewed by L.D.Y.

Trade, 466 pages, 2004

Rating: 9/10

Reason for Reading: The Simpsons? Best. Show. Ever.

Synopsis: Simpson addicts unite: Turner looks at how a seemingly simple cartoon

has impacted so much on our society - how it stays relevent by reflecting our flaws and

triumphs back at us to mock us, make us laugh, and even to prod us into change. Everything

from characters to plots to mass merchandising gets analyzed in relation to the our modern

lifestyles and priorities.

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Reviewed by L.D.Y.

Hardcover (available in trade), 256 pages, 2004

Rating: 7/10

Reason for Reading: I think the tv show is hilarious.

Synopsis: Television’s Fab Five continue their quest to improve straight men, this time in book form. Each expert focuses on their area of expertise in an individual section: food and wine (Ted); grooming (Kyan); interior design (Thom); fashion (Carson); and culture (Jai).

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Reviewed by L.D.Y.

Hardcover (available in trade - updated with season six), 160 pages, 2002

Rating: 9/10

Reason for Reading: All hail Sex and the City! Especially Kim Cattrall.

Synopsis: A behind the scenes look at the making of hit HBO show Sex and the City. Includes an episode guide to the first four seasons, character backgrounds, actor backgrounds, and most importantly, a look into the four girls’ wardrobes.

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