Bradley Garrett
With the rise of AI, climate change, ICE, and articles about people like Peter Thiel moving to Argentina, it’s not wonder there is an interest in bunkers. While living in a safe, underground space has always been popular (for instance, the vast underground …
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This book describes itself as a “novel”, but is actually a murder mystery. And it’s British. And it’s about gardening. So pretty much guaranteed to be fabulous. It was indeed a great read. With a lovable, (if slightly irritating), cast of characters the book embodies the best of …
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A Journey Through 20th-Centry ArchitectureGeoffrey Goddard
Fans of mid-century modern ranch houses, googie-style buildings, and the neon of 50s diners will adore this book. This selection of architectural masterpieces roams the globe, though there is an emphasis on California. Buildings like the Chrysler Building are given the same loving …
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A Pretty Cool Tour of America’s Fantasy GetawaysMargaret & Corey Bienert
What says romance more than a heart shaped tub in your room? Well, probably lots. But if a champagne glass hot tub, jungle themed room, or a night in an old plane is your idea of a good …
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Kyle Prue
Author Margaret Atwood famously said “Men Fear Women Will Laugh at Them; Women Fear Men Will Kill Them.” While Prue’s little book is filled with witty zingers, it does come with warnings when to use, and not to use, various lines. Because some men do become violent when …
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]]>Similar to the Atlas Obscura books, The Secret Life of Hidden Places is an overview of mysterious places around the world. While some listed have been lost to time, or destroyed, there are a surprising number you can still visit. From speakeasys to grottoes, …
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