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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · 4d

Book of the day: SENSATION by Robin St. Thomas;
Published in November, 1990 by Zebra;
Robin St. Thomas is a pen name for Robin Stevenson and Tom Blade (1946-2005).

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · 10d

RIP, talented lady.

darrensprofile.bsky.social @darrensprofile.bsky.social · 10d

Oh dear: www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...

Jilly Cooper, author of Rivals and Riders, dies aged 88

The author of 18 novels including Riders, Rivals and Bella has died following a fall

www.theguardian.com

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · 10d

Just heard. Awful news.

Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · 11d

Book of the day: DESCENT FROM XANADU by Harold Robbins (1916-1997);
Published January, 1984 by Simon & Schuster.

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · 14d

Book of the day: RIDERS by Jilly Cooper;
Published May, 1986 by Ballantine;
Also available in digital format;
First in the Rutshire Chronicles;
Made into a miniseries in 1993.

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · 17d

Book of the day: MEMENTO by Michael M. Mooney (1930-1985);
Published July, 1980 by Playboy Press;
Cover photo by Rebecca Blake.

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · 22d

THE CARPETBAGGERS TV spot:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fDW...

The Carpetbaggers 1964 TV Spot Trailer George Peppard Alan Ladd Robert Cummings 16mm HD

YouTube video by gorngreen

www.youtube.com

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · 22d

Print advertisement for THE CARPETBAGGERS.

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · 22d

Speaking of which, here's one of the poster sheets for the 1964 film adaptation.

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · 23d

Book of the day: THE CARPETBAGGERS by Harold Robbins (1916-1997);
Published June, 1993 by Pocket;
The second volume in a trilogy;
Also available in digital format;
A hit film.

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · 24d

Book of the day: CRIMSON by Shirley Conran (1932-2024);
Published January, 1994 by Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd;
Also available in digital format.

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · Sep 16

Book of the day: RODEO DRIVE by Barney Leason;
Published in 1993 by Sheridan;
Also available in digital format.

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · Sep 15

Book of the day: INNOCENT FIRE by Brenda Joyce;
Published January, 1988 by Avon;
First in the Bragg saga;
Also available in digital format.

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · Sep 14

We both love soup.

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · Sep 11

Now THAT'S a double feature.

Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · Sep 10

Book of the day: BANNERS OF SILK by Rosalind Laker (1921-2012);
Published June, 1982 by Signet;
Also available in digital format;
Rosalind Laker is a pseudonym used by Barbara Øvstedal.

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · Sep 5

Book of the day: PAPER STAR by Mary-Rose Hayes;
Published February, 1992 by Onyx.

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · Sep 1

Book of the day: JADE by Gwen Davis (1934-2023);
Published July, 1992 by Warner;
Also available in digital format.

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · Aug 28

Book of the day: A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE by Barbara Taylor Bradford (1933-2024);
Published May, 1980 by Avon;
First of a eight-book saga;
Available in digital format;
Made into a successful three-part TV miniseries in 1984;
An eight-part remake is in the works.

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · Aug 25

Book of the day: MEMORIES OF MIDNIGHT by Sidney Sheldon (1917-2007);
Published January, 1990 by William Morrow;
Sequel to Sheldon's 1973 THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT.
Also available in digital format;
Made into a two-part miniseries in 1991.

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · Aug 22

Book of the day: RIGHTFULLY MINE by Doris Mortman (1945-2019);
Published July, 1989 by Bantam.

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · Aug 20

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Book of the day: FROM HERE TO ETERNITY by James Jones;
Published May, 1975 from Avon;
Also available in digital format;
Basis for the hit film and miniseries.

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Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · Aug 17

So cool.

Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · Aug 14

Agree.

Glitz & Glam Fiction @glitzfiction.bsky.social · Aug 13

Book of the day: The TV tie-in of IF TOMORROW COMES by Sidney Sheldon;
Published 1985, by Pan Australia;
Book 1 of 3;
Also available in digital format.

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