At
Oprah Daily Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne tagged
ten standout "books about the nightlife scene, late-night culture, and comedy of the ’80s." One title on their list:
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The name Taylor Jenkins Reid—or TJR, as her fans call her—has become synonymous with immersive, unforgettable historical fiction, and this ’80s%20(1).jpg)
surf saga is no exception. Set during the course of one night in a Malibu mansion that meets its end in a catastrophic fire, Malibu Rising primarily focuses on the Rivas, a dynastic surfer family of four very different adult siblings, each of whom has captured the public’s fascination and each of whom holds closely guarded secrets from the others. Featuring a captivating blend of partying actors, artists, athletes, and musicians, this juicy novel showcases the Hollywood side of the ’80s fame machine to spectacular, dishy effect.
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another entry on the list.
Malibu Rising is among
Sara Ackerman's seven top books that feature surfing,
Olivia Petter's five top novels that examine celebrity culture,
Shilpi Somaya Gowda's ten novels with rotating perspectives,
Laura Griffin's seven suspense titles in which paradise is not what it seems, and
María Amparo Escandón's eight top books about living in Los Angeles.
--Marshal Zeringue
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