Dolls of Our Lives
Why We Can't Quit American Girl
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
30 April 2024
Summary
Which American Girl are you? Are you a Molly (a patriotic overachiever with a flair for drama), Felicity (the original horse girl), Kirsten, Samantha, Addy, or Josefina? Have you ever wondered how Britney Spears or Michelle Kwan would answer that question? And why do we care so much which girl we are?
Combining history, travelogue, and memoir, Dolls of Our Lives follows Allison Horrocks and Mary Mahoney on an unforgettable journey to the past as they delve into the origins of…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250792839 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1250792835 |
| Author: | Mary Mahoney, Allison Horrocks |
| Publisher: | Feiwel and Friends |
| Imprint: | Feiwel and Friends |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 30 April 2024 |
| Weight: | 450g |
| Dimensions: | 154mm x 233mm |
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Critics Review
“Horrocks and Mahoney adapt their podcast of the same name into a quippy love letter to the American Girl brand…Full of ‘90s and early 2010s pop culture references, this is a twee treat for nostalgic millennials.”
–Publishers Weekly
“This book will wrap you in a cozy nostalgic blanket, stirring up memories of where you were, literally and figuratively, during the height of American Girl culture… I savored every moment of this book–equal parts historical quest, friendship rom-com, and hero’s journey. Mary and Allison unravel the long-cloaked mysteries of Pleasant Company with charm, wit, and reverence.” –Kat Dennings, actor
“Are you craving something that allows you to be deeply nostalgic while also incredibly analytical? Do you want to also laugh out loud at least every two minutes? Dolls of our Lives is the book for you. A nuanced and hilarious and somehow educational delight.” –Anne Helen Peterson, author of Out of Office
“This book weaves American Girl’s history and fan experiences together in an artfully paced, well researched timeline. Equal parts love letter and critique, it’s an invitation to the AG sleepover we’ve all been dreaming of since we were kids.” –Sydney Paulsen, creator of @5hensandacockatiel and cohost of American Girl’s AG Fan Club Podcast
Mary Mahoney
Allison Horrocks is a public historian, park ranger, and podcaster. From an early age, Allison has been hooked on finding good books and touring historic sites. Allison loves sharing stories about the past at her day job and being part of the American Girl fandom on the web. Her doll collection lives in Rhode Island.
Mary Mahoney is a historian and podcaster. She co-hosts “American Girls”, a podcast reliving the American Girl series book by book. When not writing or podcasting, Mary can be found in pursuit of Dolly Parton-related trivia, a house museum tour, or the next great reality show (ideally, all of the above). She lives in Connecticut with her wife.
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