Category: Books/Museum Reviews
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Empire of Orgasm by Ellen Huet
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Empire of Orgasm: No comment so I don’t get banned. Quick synopsis: The story of the sex cult, OneTaste and its founder Nicole Daedone. Fact for Non-History People: OneTaste peaked with $10 million in revenue in 2017. At least, that’s what was reported. Fact for History Nerds: An annual membership with…
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Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Giuffre
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Nobody’s Girl: More brutal than you expect. And I expected a lot. Quick synopsis: The memoir of Virginia Giuffre, who was one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most known victims. Fact for Non-History People: Epstein’s net worth at this death was $600 million. Barf. Fact for History Nerds: Giuffre’s abuse at the hands…
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Joan of Arc by Helen Castor
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Joan of Arc: A different kind of spiritual warrior. Quick synopsis: The story of St. Joan of Arc and her times. Fact for Non-History People: Joan of Arc never killed anyone. Yes, in battle or otherwise. Fact for History Nerds: Joan of Arc was killed by the English AND French. My…
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A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls by Adam Morgan
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls: These dangers are so quaint compared to today. Quick synopsis: The story of Margaret Anderson, a publisher who battled literary censorship in the early 1900s. Fact for Non-History People: The first book ban in the U.S. was Thomas Morton’s New English Canaan in…
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The Whiskey Bible by Noah Rothbaum
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Whiskey Bible: Booze be thy name. Quick synopsis: Everything you need to know about whiskey. Duh. Fact for Non-History People: Both whiskey and whisky are correct. Fact for History Nerds: The most expensive whiskey in the world is The Macallan Valerio Adami 1926, with one bottle selling for $2.7 million.…
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Madman by M. F. Gross
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Madman: Florida Man gonna Florida, man. Quick synopsis: The 1949 rampage of killer John Calvin Russell. Fact for Non-History People: John was actually known by a different name that I will not be using here, but when you read it, don’t use it in polite company. Fact for History Nerds: The…
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The Six Loves of James I by Gareth Russell
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Six Loves of James I: One of the loves is partying. Quick synopsis: A biography of King James VI and I of Scotland and England. Fact for Non-History People: James became King of Scotland at only 13 months old. Fact for History Nerds: James was the king when the Gunpowder…
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The American Revolution by Geoffrey Ward and Ken Burns
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The American Revolution: Now with pictures! Quick synopsis: An intimate history of the American Revolution. Fact for Non-History People: George Washington’s record in the revolution was about 6 wins, 7 losses, and 4 draws. Fact for History Nerds: George Washington is a major reason the French and Indian War kicked off.…
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The Breath of the Gods by Simon Winchester
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Breath of the Gods: The wind is kinda creepy when you think about it too long. Quick synopsis: The history of the wind. Yes, you read that correctly. Fact for Non-History People: Mount Washington, New Hampshire is one of the windiest places ever and until recently held the record for…