Print advertisement for THE CARPETBAGGERS.

Speaking of which, here's one of the poster sheets for the 1964 film adaptation.

Book of the day: THE CARPETBAGGERS by Harold Robbins (1916-1997); Published June, 1993 by Pocket; The second volume in a trilogy; Also available in digital format; A hit film.

Book of the day: CRIMSON by Shirley Conran (1932-2024); Published January, 1994 by Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd; Also available in digital format.

Book of the day: RODEO DRIVE by Barney Leason; Published in 1993 by Sheridan; Also available in digital format.

Book of the day: INNOCENT FIRE by Brenda Joyce; Published January, 1988 by Avon; First in the Bragg saga; Also available in digital format.

Now THAT'S a double feature.

Book of the day: BANNERS OF SILK by Rosalind Laker (1921-2012); Published June, 1982 by Signet; Also available in digital format; Rosalind Laker is a pseudonym used by Barbara Øvstedal.

Book of the day: PAPER STAR by Mary-Rose Hayes; Published February, 1992 by Onyx.

Book of the day: JADE by Gwen Davis (1934-2023); Published July, 1992 by Warner; Also available in digital format.

Book of the day: A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE by Barbara Taylor Bradford (1933-2024); Published May, 1980 by Avon; First of a eight-book saga; Available in digital format; Made into a successful three-part TV miniseries in 1984; An eight-part remake is in the works.

Book of the day: MEMORIES OF MIDNIGHT by Sidney Sheldon (1917-2007); Published January, 1990 by William Morrow; Sequel to Sheldon's 1973 THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT. Also available in digital format; Made into a two-part miniseries in 1991.

Book of the day: RIGHTFULLY MINE by Doris Mortman (1945-2019); Published July, 1989 by Bantam.

‪ Book of the day: FROM HERE TO ETERNITY by James Jones; Published May, 1975 from Avon; Also available in digital format; Basis for the hit film and miniseries.

Book of the day: The TV tie-in of IF TOMORROW COMES by Sidney Sheldon; Published 1985, by Pan Australia; Book 1 of 3; Also available in digital format.

Book of the day: THE RICH AND THE RIGHTEOUS by Helen Van Slyke (1919-1979); Published March, 1977 by Popular Library. “I write long absorbing novels directed primarily at a woman's audience, though I do have a few male readers."-- Helen Van Slyke

This needs to be on DVD or Blu-ray, STAT.

Book of the day: THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE by Edwin Gilbert (1907 – 1976); Published January, 1966 by Putnam.

Book of the day: 79 PARK AVENUE by Harold Robbins (1916-1997); Published May, 1988 by Pocket; Also available in digital format; Made into a successful TV miniseries in 1977; Lesley Ann Warren who plays the lead won a Golden Globe for her role.

VOTD 2 trailers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EibsiYuaynw

Now watching.

Book of the day: NIGHT GAMES by Charles Rigdon; Published January, 1969 by Award.

Movie, anyone?

Book of the day: I'LL TAKE MANHATTAN by Judith Krantz (1928-2019); Published January, 1987 by Bantam; Available in digital format; Made into a successful miniseries in 1987.

What could have been.

Lucky me! Just found this HC edition. So... Book of the day: ONCE IS NOT ENOUGH by Jacqueline Susann; Published March, 1973 by William Morrow; Susann became the 1st writer in publishing history to have 3 consecutive #1 novels on the NY Times Best Seller list; Succesful Film adaptation in 1975.

Book of the day: THE RICH ARE DIFFERENT by Susan Howatch; Published March, 1977 by Simon & Schuster; The first in a two book series.

Book Of The Day: LIE AND SAY YOU LOVE ME by Robin St. Thomas; Published in February, 1992 by Zebra; Robin St. Thomas is a pen name for Robin Stevenson and Tom Blade.

Double features from Harold Robbins.

Book of the day: IN PLACE OF LOVE by Aviva Hellman (1927-2000); Published July, 1979 by Bantam.

Prime time soap: EMERALD POINT N.A.S. Created by Dynasty's Richard and Esther Shapiro. Lasted one season on CBS (1983–1984).

Book of the day: MISTRAL'S DAUGHTER by Judith Krantz (1928-2019); Published November, 1983 by Bantam; Cover photo by Anthony Loew; Also available in digital format; Made into a highly successful miniseries in 1984.

Book of the day: SILK LADY by Gwen Davis (1934-2023); Published July, 1987 by Warner; Cover design by Jackie Merri Meyer; Cover photograph by Pat Hill; Also available in digital format.

Book of the day: A DANGEROUS WOMAN by Sharon Steele; Published June, 1981 by Warner; Sharon Steele is the pen name for William Mulvey and Richard Fehr; Cover photo by Anthony Loew.

80's prime time soaps: FLAMINGO ROAD. Ran for two seasons.

Book of the day: LIVING COLOR by Kate Coscarelli (1927-1999); Published April, 1988 by Onyx.

Jerilee Randall (Pia Zadora) goes nuts in the screen adaptation of Harold Robbins' 'The Lonely Lady'.

Part of my collection.

Book of the day: AIRPORT by Arthur Hailey; Published October, 1968 by Bantam; Adapted to a hit film in 1970.

Book of the day: NUMBER ONE SUNSET BLVD. by Teddi Sanford & Micki Silverstein; Published January , 1982 by Zebra.

The 79 PARK AVENUE miniseries. "Monday-Friday 4PM" on ABC.

HOLLYWOOD WIVES printed ad. 'Buy it while it's hot.'

Book Of The Day: APPEARANCES by Robin St. Thomas; Published in July, 1989 by Zebra; Robin St. Thomas is a pen name for Robin Stevenson and Tom Blade.

Jacqueline Susann & her biggest hit.

Book of the day: CASHING IN by Antonia Gowar; Published June, 1983 by Charter.

Book of the day: SILK by Penny Jordan (1946-2011); Published June, 2008 by Avon; The first in a trilogy.

Book of the day: THE LOVE MERCHANTS by Stephen Lewis; Published January, 1974 by Ace.

Enough said.

Book of the day: THE ONLY PLACE by Joan Juliet Buck; Published June, 1989 by Signet.

HOLLYWOOD WIVES miniseries (1985). Behind the scenes.