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Mallory O'Meara
From LA Times bestselling author Mallory O'Meara, the story of America's first professional stuntwoman, Helen Gibson, who rose to fame during a time when women ruled Hollywood.
Helen Gibson was…
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A Finalist for the Spirited Award for Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or SpiritsA Guardian Best History and Politics Book of 2022
"At last, the feminist history…
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The Lady from the Black Lagoon uncovers the life and work of Milicent Patrick – one of Disney’s first female animators and the only woman in history to create one…
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Mallory O'Meara uncovers the fascinating story of Milicent Patrick-creator of one of Hollywood’s classic monsters. A true-life detective story and a celebration of a feminist trailblazer, The Lady from the…
Provides a tour through the feminist history of women drinking, revealing the untold female distillers, drinkers, and brewers that played vital roles in potent potable history, from ancient Sumerian beer…
2019 SCIBA Book Award Winner for Biography
A Hugo and Locus Award Finalist
Winner of the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Award
The Los Angeles Times Bestseller
A Thrillist Best Book…
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"Girls belong in the world of filmmaking. While we see them acting on-screen, there are also countless women working every single job possible behind the scenes as part of the…
Mallory O'Meara, Brea Grant
Hosts of the hit podcast Reading Glasses bring you the only reading journal you'll ever need, designed to help booklovers read, rant, and reflect with undeniable ease. No-stress. No-pressure.