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Henry First

by Julia Ann Charpentier

Laced with potent dark humor, this entertaining yet often disturbing novel crosses the fine line drawn between satire and realism. Fine cuisine and morbid excess create an exquisite word parfait in this sardonic look at the competitive... Read More

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Styling the Stars

by Julia Ann Charpentier

Eccentric and artsy, this candid glimpse of the world’s beloved film stars focuses on a bygone era of traditional romance and old-school charm. With primarily black-and-white and a small number of color stills, Twentieth Century Fox... Read More

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Quick Kills

by Julia Ann Charpentier

Rock-bottom self-esteem, along with a desire to please, reaches a treacherous psychological cliff in Lurie’s frighteningly realistic novella. Art and pornography vie for prominence in this ultrasophisticated yet sordid take on fashion... Read More

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