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Annie Zaleski
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NYT Bestselling Author, “Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs.” 33 1/3 book on Duran Duran’s ‘Rio.’ Other books: Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, Pink, Christmas songs, Cher. Trans + disability rights are human rights. apstudiozaleski@gmail.com; anniez.com.
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Mac's Backs in Cleveland Heights also stocks these books of mine. Autographed and personalized copies available all season! macsbacks.com
the cover of harry styles: a sign of the times. harry is smiling and wearing a shirt with black, yelow-green and brown stripes the purple cover of we found love, song by song: the stories behind 100 romantic hits the cover of lady gaga: applause. gaga is looking to the right, with a shoe on her head, and clutching her hair two versions of my 33 1/3 book on duran duran's rio, both magenta colored with the patrick nagel album cover.
November 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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It's Small Business Saturday, which is the perfect time to shout out Mac's Backs Books in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, a community staple since the early 1980s. This bookstore is magic! Plus, they handle autographed copies of my books, such as these ones; just order online or call! macsbacks.com
the cover of taylor swift: the stories behind the songs, revised and expanded u.s. edition. taylor is singing into the mic while wearing the white tortured poets department dress from the eras tour. the cover of i got you babe; a celebration of cher. cher is wearing a bob mackie outfit and posing for the camera. the cover of beyonce: the stories behind the songs. beyonce is onstage, the wind blowing her hair, while wearing a black and silver outfit the cover of this is christmas: song by song. the stories behind 100 holiday hits
November 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”

The three spirits:
a photo from the 90s of pj harvey, bjork and tori amos
November 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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National Dog Show contestant Jolene is relatable on so many levels.
a fluffy old english sheepdog named jolene with white hair in its eyes
November 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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I take that back: Shaggy doing a hits medley on a giant gold turkey is a big runner-up.
a gold turkey in a parade float with green-clad dancers
November 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Just about fell over because Paul McCartney has a line of BACK TO THE EGG merch for sale. My favorite Wings LP, and one that NEEDS a reissue. shop.paulmccartney.com/collections/...
a yellow back to the egg t-shirt a black t-shirt with the wings “back to the egg “ cover
November 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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The Beths are great too, of course!
The Beths onstage bathed in green light
November 26, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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New news! 🎉 The “Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs” Walmart-exclusive edition I told you about is 50% off at Walmart for Black Friday!⁠

Even better: THAT MEANS RIGHT NOW! It’s ALREADY on sale!
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Give the gift of Swift this season! 🫶💖 Online or in stores: www.walmart.com/ip/Annie-Zel...
November 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Hold ALL OF MY CALLS.
a copy of melissa auf der maur’s memoir
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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For the Guardian, I wrote about the lovely new Selena documentary, which is worth your time. ♥️ www.theguardian.com/film/2025/no...
a link to the guardian feature about the selena documentary
November 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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I appreciate a good rock cocktail menu, and the one at Blue Öyster Cult tonight does NOT disappoint.
a menu of signature cocktails that includes the More Cowbell (Tito's Vodka or Jameson Irish Whiskey, Ginger Beer, Lime); Burn the Reaper (Tito's Vodka, Sprite, Grenadine and Maraschino Cherry); and the Blue Oyster (Tito's Vodka or 1800 Silver Tequila, Lemonade, Sprite, Blue Raspberry Syrup). All are available as mocktails
November 21, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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Hi, Swifties! Great news: There is a Walmart-exclusive version of my expanded and updated version of "Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs.” This version has a unique cover, silver sprayed edges, and four exclusive Taylor photo prints! www.walmart.com/ip/Annie-Zel...
me wearing an l7 hat holding up s copy of the walmart exclusive version of taylor swift: the stories behind the songs
November 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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With Cher as the SNL musical guest on December 20 (with Ariana Grande hosting!!) I have the PERFECT book for you! www.runningpress.com/titles/annie...
the cover of cher: i got you babe a celebration of cher
November 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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It’s divas galore for me at Books by the Banks: Cincinnati Regional Book Festival this year! Come say hello all day downtown and grab my latest on Cher, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and more! I am right by @harvilla.bsky.social and Alan Light!
Me sitting in front of books on Cher and Beyonce Me sitting in front of books on taylor swift, cher and more
November 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Unsurprisingly, Joe Walsh's "Life's Been Good" auction via Juliens Auctions is absolutely bonkers-good. The guitars for sale are eye-popping, but the ephemera is also top notch. www.juliensauctions.com/en/auctions/...
a pair of cream-colored moon boots with silver and whte stripes a 1976 Joe Walsh stage-worn white T-shirt with red accents that says SO WHAT in navy blue text a joe walsh 1970s photo-worn sheepskin shearling coat in dark brown and tan next to a vintage western suede hat in burnt orange a royal blue joe walsh "barnstorm band jersey" with red and white stripes and a white logo on the front
November 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Thanks to Cleveland Magazine for having me scribble up some words about my highlights from last night's Rock Hall inductions! clevelandmagazine.com/articles/8-h...
A photo of cyndi lauper onstage projected on a big screen. The real cyndi is singing below
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Spotted in the Rock Hall program! Thanks to Lenny Waronker from R.E.M. ♥️
a photo of REM with lenny waronker that says “lenny thank you 1987-forever R.E.M.”
November 9, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Cyndi Lauper absolutely never misses. ♥️ “True Colors” at the Rock Hall induction.
cyndi lauper onstage with her fist raised singing “True Colors” in front of a large pride flag
November 9, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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Chappell Roan never misses! Inducting Cyndi Lauper.
chappell roan inducting cyndi lauper into the rock hall - wearing a headdress in the style of one cyndi lauper wore cyndi lauper from 1986 wearing a headdress
November 9, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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An honor of my life to write Cyndi Lauper’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction essay! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
cyndi lauper in the rock hall induction book
November 9, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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With Cyndi Lauper’s WELL-DESERVED induction into the Rock Hall tonight, thought I’d re-up this piece I wrote on her a while back. anniezaleski.substack.com/p/shes-so-un...
the cover of cyndi lauper’s “she’s so unusual”
November 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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😍
a cocktail with a mint sprig
November 8, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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If you name your cocktail after a Kelly Clarkson song, I will try it.
a cocktail menu with a cocktail named after kelly clarkson’s “since you’ve been gone”
November 8, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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My favorite meme for one of my least favorite days.
a photo of cher with the text: turn back time one hour this sunday - cher with your friends”
November 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Imagine telling someone in 1967 that one day you could buy a Their Satanic Majesties Request trinket tray. Ha.
a THEIR SATANIC MAJESTIES REQUEST TRINKET TRAY with the Rolling Stones in text on the tray
October 31, 2025 at 8:54 PM