In this *SPOILER-FREE* episode, we check in on our progress with Glossy by Marisa Meltzer. Don’t forget to tune in on April 23rd for the full book discussion!
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April 9th & 23rd: Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss’s Glossier by Marisa Meltzer
“Glossy” is a revealing exposé of Glossier, a groundbreaking beauty startup, and its visionary founder Emily Weiss. Through interviews and insights, the book explores how Weiss transformed her blog into a billion-dollar empire, revolutionizing the beauty industry with innovative marketing strategies and a cult-like following.
May 14th & 28th: Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
“Uglies” by Scott Westerfeld unveils a dystopian future where government-mandated surgeries promise perfection. Tally Youngblood, facing the transformation, teams up with her rebellious friend Shay to defy societal norms, sparking a gripping tale of resistance against a superficial regime.
June 11th & 25th: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
In this romance, Justin grapples with a peculiar curse: every woman he dates finds her true love right after they break up. When his plight goes viral on Reddit, a woman named Emma, facing a similar curse, reaches out with a wild plan—they’ll date each other and then break up to nullify their respective curses. When Emma’s job as a traveling nurse brings her to Minnesota, she and Justin decide to give their unusual strategy a try while staying in a charming cottage on a private island.
