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Malcolm Mackenzie

Malcolm Mackenzie is an award-winning journalist and author of Queerbook, the non-fiction summer read of 2024 that Gillian Anderson called “essential”.
As a freelance entertainment and lifestyle journalist Malcolm has contributed to the likes of the Guardian, The Times, Rolling Stone, Heat, NME, Gay Times, and many more. He’s worked for music brands as varied as Universal Music, The X Factor, MTV and Top of The Pops. As music editor of a London newspaper and founding editor of teen bible We Love Pop he interviewed a roster of talent including: Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Shawn Mendes, Dolly Parton, Spice Girls, Justin Bieber, Amy Winehouse, Harry Styles, Florence and The Machine, Adele, Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus, to name just a few.
He has written books about all the important things in life: The Eurovision Song Contest, Barbie, K-Pop and the TV show Friends.
The Taylor Swift Book

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The Taylor Swift Book

Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: May

May’s upcoming titles are serving up some impeccable summer vibes. Aquatic books like Nat Geo’s 100 Beaches of a Lifetime, DK’s My First Ocean: Let’s Dive In and Explore!, and the Oceanarium Postcard Box Set are perfect for breezy summer getaways spent by the water, while Campsite Games and Animals of the National Parks are

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On Sale June 17: The Eras Pour

Raise a glass to Taylor Swift with 60 cocktail recipes inspired by every era, including riffs off greatest hits, twists on her favorite drinks, callouts to iconic moments in Swiftie history, and an abundance of fan-service Easter eggs, plus 20 alcohol-free options. Every Swiftie will find something to love in this boozy celebration of the legendary

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Hitmakers: Books on 2025 Grammy Winners!

Last night’s Grammy Awards proved that 2024 was an iconic year for music, with legendary artists like Beyoncé making Grammys history, newcomers like Chappell Roan winning big, and musical giants like The Beatles still finding new ways to surprise us. With last night’s winners still topping listeners’ playlists, 2024’s musical momentum doesn’t show any signs

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