Shukert s newest starts where starstruck left off, following three young women caught up in the movie industry in the late 30s. Set in hollywood in the late 1930s, the novel follows three young actresses. Starstruck author rachel shukerts favorite legends of old hollywood. But starstruck is epic and expert in a new waythe result is witty, breathtaking, and a priceless addition to both the young adult and historical genre. I read rachel shukerts first book, and thought it was so funny and. Wit, pluck, darkness, pitch perfect period details, juicy twists, and big heart. Set in old hollywood, starstruck follows the lives of three teen girls as they live, love, and. Set in 1930s hollywood, starstruck follows the lives of three teen girls as they live, love, and claw. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Set in the 1930s, rachel shukert sweeps you away into the glamorous world of old hollywood, where dazzling lights flash and future film stars are born seemingly overnight. Memorable story lines and beautifully wellrounded characters make this a book that cannot be missed. The lure of witty escapist fiction starstruck by rachel. This weeks seventeen book club book is starstruck by rachel shukert. Read starstruck by rachel shukert available from rakuten kobo.
I recently found rachel shukerts upcoming starstruck fall into my lap, and could not have had a better dose of winter blues medicine come my way. Rachel shukerts blissful starstruck brings back the golden age of hollywood. As a blogger, playwright, and the author of two memoirs, rachel shukert has already proven herself to be one of the most hilarious and talented writers ever, forever. Teenybopper margo sterling born into pasadena society as margaret frobisher spends her days mooning over hollywoods alist celebs until a chance encounter at a soda fountain starts her whirlwind transformation into.
I absolutely enjoyed reading rachel shukert s debut ya novel starstruck. She has been fascinated by the golden age of hollywood since she was a girl, when she used to stay up all night watching old movies and fall asleep the next day at school. She has been fascinated by the golden age of hollywood since she was a girl, when she used. First love, genetic attraction, clean young adult romance, first in series free, psychics, telepathy, paranormal, mars, alien love, young leadership.
Starstruck by rachel shukert 20 0312 rachel shukert on. Starstruck rachel shukert summary book club for teens. Lee starstruck por rachel shukert disponible en rakuten kobo. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of. In this scintillating sequel to starstruck, the stakes are higher, the fights are cattier, and the drama soars skyhigh. Feb 11, 2014 rachel shukert has been fascinated by the golden age of hollywood since she was a little girl, when she used to stay up all night watching old movies and fall asleep the next day at school. Author shukert namedrops classic film stars, producers, studio heads, and famous locales, but her historical accuracy is spotty. Starstruck author rachel shukerts favorite legends of. The first book in a fabulous new ya series set in the glorious golden age of 1930s hollywood. A seventeen magazine what to read this summer selection. Book 1 of the awardwinning starstruck series, where teen romance blends with science fiction to open a whole new world of action, adventure and discovery. Rachel shukert has been fascinated by the golden age of hollywood since she was a little girl, when she used to stay up all night watching old movies and fall. Before we talk about your brandnew book, lets talk about starstruck. An underfunded and overexposed european grand tour, and more on.
Rachel shukert set in old hollywood, follows the lives of three teen girls as they live, love, and claw their way to the top in a world where being a star is all that matters. Rachel shukert has been fascinated by the golden age of hollywood since she was a little girl, when she used to stay up all night watching old movies and fall asleep the next day at school. April 1, 20 marked as dnf a new series set in the golden age of glam. Mar 12, 20 starstruck is an insanely compelling read, and not just because its fun and exciting and glamorous although it is all of those things. Starstruck by rachel shukert nook book ebook barnes. Starstruck this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Starstruck, written by rachel shukert, reads like a smarter, more real valley of the dolls. She should have done more research on how the studio system worked actors and actresses had less choice in what studios they could be loaned out to than she leads readers to believe. May 10, 20 rachel shukert is the author of everything is going to be great, have you no shame. March 12, 20 by random house publishing group genres. Margo sterling, nee margaret frobisher, a former pasadena society girl, seems to now have it all. Margo, the sheltered blonde who is discovered in schwabs drugstore but gets disowned by her conservative parents after she persists in her acting ambitions. Rachel shukerts blissful starstruck brings back the golden age of hollywood posted on april 18, 20 by blackbook i dont read a lot of young adult fiction, but when i found out my friend.
Feb 11, 2014 starstruck author rachel shukerts favorite legends of old hollywood. She has been fascinated by the golden age of hollywood since. Rachel shukert is the author of everything is going to be great, have you no shame. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains.
Apr 18, 20 rachel shukerts blissful starstruck brings back the golden age of hollywood posted on april 18, 20 by blackbook i dont read a lot of young adult fiction, but when i found out my friend rachel shukert was penning a trilogy of novels about young hollywood starlets in the 1930s, i knew it was right up my alley. Im not a huge old hollywood buff, but rachel shukert includes so. Starstruck is an insanely compelling read, and not just because its fun and exciting and glamorous although it is all of those things. March 12, 20 intrigue and ingenues abound in this delightfully frothy period drama. Rachel shukert author rachel shukert is the author of everything is going to be great, have you no shame. Author shukert namedrops classic film stars, producers, studio heads, and famous locales, but her historical.
Historical fiction, young adult find it on the web. Shukerts newest starts where starstruck left off, following three young women caught up in the movie industry in the late 30s. That rachel shukert is writing novels for young adultsa trilogy, even. Love me by rachel shukert overdrive rakuten overdrive. She has been fascinated by the golden age of hollywood since she was a girl, when she used to stay up all night watching old movies and.
Rachel grew up in omaha, nebraska, and graduated from new york university. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. See all books authored by rachel shukert, including have you no shame and other regrettable stories, and everything is going to be great. Rachel shukert set in old hollywood, follows the lives of three teen girls as they live, love, and claw their way to the top in a world where being a star is all that mattersprovided by publisher. Rachel shukert books list of books by author rachel shukert. The book is the first in a three part series set in 1930s. Wit, pluck, darkness, pitch perfect period details, juicy twists, and. Starstruck by rachel shukert, 9780385741088, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Teenybopper margo sterling born into pasadena society as. This week, rachel shukert and i corresponded via email to talk about her obsession with old hollywood, her ideal. Set in the 1930s, rachel shukert sweeps you away into the glamorous world of old hollywood, where dazzling lights flash and future. This week, rachel shukert and i corresponded via email to talk about her obsession with old hollywood, her ideal audience, and how the nature of celebrity has changed over the last century. By rachel shukert starstruck is a historical fiction young adult novel set in the golden age of hollywood. I absolutely enjoyed reading rachel shukerts debut ya novel starstruck. Join olympus studios movie starlets margo, amanda, and gabby. The book is the first in a three part series set in 1930s hollywood. Im not a huge old hollywood buff, but rachel shukert. See all books authored by rachel shukert, including have you no shame. Im not a huge old hollywood buff, but rachel shukert includes so many details about the culture and time period that its impossible not to get sucked in. Shukert creates a wonderfully drawn world of movie stars, omnipotent studio executives, and manufactured glamour and charm.
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