The best books of 2024

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My favorite read in 2024

Book cover of All In

Steven Blush ❤️ loved this book because...

BUSTIN' BALLS: World Team Tennis 1974-1978: Pro Sports, Pop Culture, Progressive Politics (Feral House), my COVID-era woke sports epic, caught the attention of Billie Jean King — the founding force behind World Team Tennis — from which we struck up a friendship. Her autographed copy of "All In" detailed her entire life story, and the book's section on WTT was right on the mark. As the world's de facto Billie Jean King expert, I can say that "All In" is the definitive heartfelt life story of someone so much cooler than you could ever imagine!

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    🐕 Good, steady pace

By Billie Jean King, Johnette Howard, Maryanne Vollers

Why should I read it?

1 author picked All In as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • An inspiring and intimate self-portrait of the champion of equality that encompasses her brilliant tennis career, unwavering activism, and an ongoing commitment to fairness and social justice.

“A story about the personal strength, immense growth, and undeniable greatness of one woman who fearlessly stood up to a culture trying to break her down.”—Serena Williams

In this spirited account, Billie Jean King details her life's journey to find her true self. She recounts her groundbreaking tennis career—six years as the top-ranked woman in the world, twenty Wimbledon championships, thirty-nine grand-slam titles, and her watershed defeat…


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My 2nd favorite read in 2024

Book cover of Highland Falls

Steven Blush ❤️ loved this book because...

Blag Dahlia is the lead singer of the notorious Bay Area punk band Dwarves, arguably the most violent and drugged ensemble ever. But the joke's on us because Blag, aka Paul Cafaro may be one of the smartest and articulate characters in underground music. Highland Falls, his third transgressove novel, is his most delightfully debacherous work to date, I read the 150+ pages in one sitting, and couldn't put it down! A+

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    ❤️ Loved it
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    🐇 I couldn't put it down

By Blag Dahlia,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Highland Falls as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Punk rock legend Blag Dahlia returns with his third transgressive novel Highland Falls

Nina West is a deceptively petite young trickster who works at a funeral home in the suburban Illinois town of Highland Falls. Her short-term boyfriend Ace fronts the Dunderhearts, a band so unlistenable that only constant infusions of cocaine can make them tolerable. Ace's grandfather Fredo owns the home and lets the band practice in the basement amid the corpses and formaldehyde while Ace drives the family Hearse.

Nina's brush with a Bolivian consulate official brings so much of South America's favorite export into their orbit that…


My 3rd favorite read in 2024

Book cover of The Most Interesting Man in the World

Steven Blush ❤️ loved this book because...

Vinnie Stigma has a great story. The lead guitarist of NYHC legends Agnostic Front has lived in Little Italy for the better part of 70 years and has seen it all — growing up around Mafia dons, protection rackets, and other bad seeds and then touring every inch of the globe with his hardcore punk band. Ghostwriter Howie Abrams, who signed AF back in the 80s, does a nice job of smoothing out Vinnie's crazy story into a compelling narrative. Stigma may not be the most interesting man in the world, but The Most Interesting Man In The World makes for riveting reading.

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    👍 Liked it
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    🐕 Good, steady pace

By Vinnie Stigma, Howie Abrams,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Most Interesting Man in the World as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The Godfather of New York City hardcore and founding member of Agnostic Front invites you into his lower east side pad to regale you with tales from his extraordinary life among mobsters, punk rockers, and a bevy of iconic artists and personalities-none of whom is as interesting or fascinating as the inimitable Vinnie Stigma!

Born Vincent Capuccio on December 3, 1955, Vinnie Stigma-as his countless friends and fans lovingly refer to him-is the founder and guitarist of New York City's legendary hardcore band Agnostic Front. He's also one of the Big Apple's earliest punk rockers, having frequented such eclectic downtown…


Don‘t forget about my book 😀

American Hair Metal: Can't Get Enough!

By Steven Blush,

Book cover of American Hair Metal: Can't Get Enough!

What is my book about?

The expanded Second Edition of my 2007 classic AMERICAN HAIR METAL features more intensive coverage and interviews , with preface and afterwords by hair metal legends Chip Z'Nuff (Enuff Znuff) and Rik Fox (WASP, Steeler). If you like your hair big and your music loud, this book is tongue-in-cheek and comprehensive, written for fans and foes alike. AMERICAN HAIR METAL covers all the 80s rock icons: Guns N Roses, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Poison, Cinderella, and everyone else! C'mon, take a walk on the wild side!

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