Hello Everyone! I wanted to quickly announce that on October 24th the Pinup Book Club will be holding its very first Virtual Watch Party of the Marilyn Monroe thriller Don't Bother to Knock. I have been wanting to do monthly movie nights with the Book Club for a long time, and because this month's book … Continue reading You’re invited! Don’t Bother to Knock watch party!
October’s Book from Marilyn Monroe’s Bookshelf: Mischief by Charlotte Armstrong
Bookclub members voted for October's book, and the result was Mischief by Charlotte Armstrong, the book that was adapted to film in the Marilyn Monroe suspense-thriller Don't Bother to Knock. The novel tells of a mentally unstable babysitter Nell (played by Marilyn Monroe in the film) who is asked to watch a young child named … Continue reading October’s Book from Marilyn Monroe’s Bookshelf: Mischief by Charlotte Armstrong
Was this Marilyn Monroe’s book from childhood?
Among Marilyn Monroe’s collection of books is the children’s book The Little Engine That Could. Auction # 522 from Christie’s 1999 auction The book was published in 1930–Marilyn would have been about 4 years old when it came out. At that time, Marilyn was living with her foster parents, Albert and Ida Bolender. According to … Continue reading Was this Marilyn Monroe’s book from childhood?
Marilyn Monroe had this book about Pet Turtles
Pinup Book Club members voted for August’s Marilyn Monroe book, and the winner is: Pet Turtles, by Julien Bronson, published in 1954! This is the same version of the book she owned. It’s 25 pages long and filled with wonderful illustrations. You may be wondering if Marilyn Monroe ever had a pet turtle. There is … Continue reading Marilyn Monroe had this book about Pet Turtles
Official Pinup Book Club Memberships Now Available!
Pinup Book Club now is offering official memberships! Members will be able to vote on next month's book, have access to exclusive content, be entered into giveaways, and more! CLICK HERE
This Day in History: Marilyn Monroe checks out of the hospital
On July 11th, 1961 Marilyn Monroe left the hospital, after having a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal). It had been a difficult year for Marilyn, who had been in and out of the hospital over a period of 10 months, and divorced Arthur Miller in January. 500 people came to watch the event, which Marilyn Monroe later … Continue reading This Day in History: Marilyn Monroe checks out of the hospital
Eartha Kitt’s 1976 Autobiography (including link to check it out for free online!)
In Alone with Me: A New Autobiography Eartha Kitt recounts memories of her childhood, her rise to fame, and the people who impacted her life. Eartha Kitt wrote several autobiographies in addition to Alone with Me (Thursday’s Child [1956], I’m Still Here: Confessions of a Sex Kitten [1989], as well as a health book with … Continue reading Eartha Kitt’s 1976 Autobiography (including link to check it out for free online!)
