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Ellen Prentiss Campbell Author Of Frieda's Song

From Ellen's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author Mermaid Bookworm Wordsmith Ramen-fan Train-lover

Ellen's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Ellen Prentiss Campbell Why Ellen loves this book

This unique memoir of neither belonging to her tribe nor to the anglo world in SW US is powerful and impactful. Ipened my eyes, and heart.

By Deborah Taffa ,

Why should I read it?

3 authors picked Whiskey Tender as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Finalist for the National Book Award

Longlisted for a Carnegie Medal for Excellence

Winner of the Southwest Book Award

A Best Book of the Year: Washington Post, Esquire, Time, The Atlantic, NPR, and Publishers Weekly

An Oprah Daily "Best New Book" and "Riveting Nonfiction and Memoir You Need to Read" * A New York Times "New Book to Read" * A Zibby Mag "Most Anticipated Book" * A San Francisco Chronicle "New Book to Cozy Up With" * The Millions "Most Anticipated" *An Amazon Editors "Best Book of the Month" * A Parade "Best New Work By Indigenous Writers" *…


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Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

Book cover of Claire McCardell

Ellen Prentiss Campbell Author Of Frieda's Song

From Ellen's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author Mermaid Bookworm Wordsmith Ramen-fan Train-lover

Ellen's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Ellen Prentiss Campbell Why Ellen loves this book

This biography stunned me. MCCardell, well known as a revolutionary fashion designer in the mid-twentieth century, has not been kept in view. I was fascinated by the experience of this woman designer in a man's world. And grateful too, she gave women pickets!

By Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson ,

Why should I read it?

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

What is this book about?

Named one of The New York Times's 100 Notable Books of 2025

The riveting hidden history of Claire McCardell, the most influential fashion designer you've never heard of.

Claire McCardell forever changed fashion—and most importantly, the lives of women. She shattered cultural norms around women's clothes, and today much of what we wear traces back to her ingenious, rebellious mind. McCardell invented ballet flats and mix-and-match separates, and she introduced wrap dresses, hoodies, leggings, denim, and more into womenswear. She tossed out corsets in favor of a comfortably elegant look and insisted on pockets, even as male designers didn't see…


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