Short Story 3 – Masters of the Universe

Short Story 3 – Masters of the Universe

When you think about the 1980s, do people and things like MTV, Madonna, Prince and Members Only jackets come to mind? While these were all staples of the decade, they aren’t what host Deirdre Pippins is most enamored by. Instead, she is most drawn to 1980s literature, particularly novels by Tom Wolfe, who has been lauded as a literary legend of the 20th century.

Tune into this week’s episode of Bookaholic to learn more about Deirdre’s favorite Tom Wolfe novel Bonfire of the Vanities and its relevance to current day life in the US. And if you are interested in checking out the novel for yourself, you can purchase it on the True Bookaholic Bookstore, linked below.

Happy reading!

Quotes

  • “Max Headroom, Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna, Members Only jackets, and MTV – these are just a few of the people and things you think of when someone mentions the 1980s. But if you do a little recirc at the library, you will find the author Tom Wolfe on the shelves.” (0:15-0:37)
  • “Masters of the Universe was used to describe ambitious white men, who were Wall Street traders racking up millions of dollars a year in salary and bonuses.” (1:16-1:27)
  • “With all that’s happened in the last year with racism, class and politics, The Bonfire of the Vanities promises to be a prequel to life now.” (1:57-2:05)

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The Bonfire of the Vanities

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How I Became A Book Junkie - Episode 1

Do you love reading? Does the smell of books take you somewhere ‘heavenly’? Are your book reading habits like an addiction? Well, you’re in the right place! In this premiere episode of the Bookaholic podcast, meet me your host Deirdre Pippins, as I share my love for reading and how I became a true bookaholic. I share with you the purpose of this podcast, which is to bring us reading junkies together as a community as we continue exploring and discovering even more books. Listen in to learn the importance of exploring other book genres and having a reading plan in place. What You Will Discover: •[0:27] Why I compare bookaholics reading habits to cigarette smoking. •[2:45] The value of technology for busy book lovers even though I prefer physical books myself. •[4:02] Get to know what your host does when not reading. •[5:13] Where my love for books was cultivated, plus the many books I’ve read from when I learned how to read. •[17:38] How my book genre interest has shifted from horror books to historical fiction and hoping to move to fantasy in 2021. •[19:37] Learn to explore other book genres than what you’re used to. •[20:59] The importance of having a reading plan and how Goodreads can help you with it. •[23:15] How I will reveal my book of the month each month and open a discussion around it. •[24:30] Join my Goodreads community called Bookaholics, plus other goals of this podcast. •[25:53] Homegoing- The book I’m reading for January 2021. Connect with Me: •Email: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/

20 Apr 202128min

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Introducing the Bookaholics Podcast, a safe place for reading junkies who obsess over books, authors, bookstores, book news, and book trivia. You’re invited to nerd-out with book reviews, author interviews, our habit, and other bookish things. Enjoy Interviews with those in the book business. Meet new authors. Explore curating your library with new genres and discover new authors. revisit the classics with a twist. Your host Deirdre Pippins, also known as Ms. Media Content, is a board member for her local library, content creator, copywriter, and business owner. She has traveled extensively throughout the world because of the influence of books she's read. Remember to subscribe to the podcast, follow us on Instagram @truebookaholic. You can also email us at readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com. Don’t forget to support your local library and independent bookstores. The Bookaholics Podcast "For those who can't get enough of that bookish stuff."

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