Book of the day: HAROLD ROBBINS PRESENTS: AT THE TOP by Michael Donovan; Published March, 1986 by Pocket; Cover photo by Magic Image Studio Ltd; A spin-off series of books featuring stories created by other authors but authorized under the name of bestselling novelist Harold Robbins (1916-1997).

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In memory of Judith Barnard (1934-2026), the husband and wife team behind the Judith Michael's name, here's the many faces of DECEPTIONS:

Book of the day: INHERITANCE by Judith Michael; Published February, 1989 by Pocket; Judith Michael is the pen name of husband/wife team Judith Barnard (1934-2026; Died on May 6 in Chicago. She was 94.) and Michael Fain.

Watching La Joan in Tales from the Crypt (1972).

Book of the day: HAROLD ROBBINS PRESENTS: HIGH PERFORMANCE by Lawrence Field; Published January, 1988 by Pocket; A spin-off series of books featuring stories created by other authors but authorized or branded under the name of the legendary bestselling novelist Harold Robbins (1916-1997).

Book of the day: RODEO DRIVE by Barney Leason; Published January, 1981 by Presses De La Cité; Translated in French by France-Marie Watkin.

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Book of the day: MANSIONS by Neal Travis (1940-2002); Published August, 1984 by Avon.

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Book of the day: SCRUPLES by Judith Krantz (1928-2019); Published May, 1979 by Warner; Cover design by Shari de Miskey; A highly popular bestseller; The novel was adapted as a hugely successful television miniseries in 1980.

Book of the day: THE USERS by Joyce Haber (1930-1993); Published July, 1977 by Dell; Cover illustration by Donald Brooks; Made into a successful TV-movie in 1978.

Book of the day: VALLEY OF THE DOLLS by Jacqueline Susann (1918-1974); Published January, 1981 by Newmarket Home Library; Special 15th anniversary edition.

Book of the day: LACE by Shirley Conran (1932-2024); Published December, 1990 by Pocket; Cover photo by Paccionne Photography Inc.

Book of the day; DECEPTIONS by Judith Michael; Published March, 1987 by Pocket (Reissued); Judith Michael is the pen name of husband/wife team Judith Barnard and Michael Fain.

Book of the day: A ROMAN TALE by Carroll Baker Published April, 1987 by Signet.

Book of the day: BIRTHRIGHT by Joseph Amiel; Published February 1st, 1985 by Atheneum.

N-Y Times Promo ad for Jacqueline Susann's ONCE IS NOT ENOUGH.

Oscar night watch.

Book of the day: LES CERCLES DU DESTIN (CIRCLES in French) by Doris Mortman (1944-2019); Published January, 1985 by Presses de la Cité ; Translated by Eric Watton.

Book of the day: THE TWO OF US by Nora Johnson (1933-2017); Published December, 1985 by Signet.

Book of the day: DIOSA by Charles Rigdon; Published March, 1978 by Pocket.

Book of the day: MEMORIES OF ANOTHER DAY by Harold Robbins (1916-1997); Published January, 1979 by Simon and Schuster; The book spent 24 weeks on The New York Times best sellers list, topping the list at #1.

Book of the day: LOVERS & GAMBLERS by Jackie Collins (1937-2015); Published September, 1980 by Warner; Cover photo by Bill Cadge.

Print ad for DYNASTY (1981-1989).

LACE. "Through sick and sin."

Book of the day: THE CARAMOUR WOMAN by Charles Rigdon; Published January, 1983 by Warner; Cover photo by Anthony Loew.

Book of the day: TO TOUCH A DREAM by Aviva Hellman (1927-2000); Published October, 1989 by Dutton.

Book of the day: STAR DREAMS by June Flaum Singer; Published April, 1984 by Avon.

Book of the day: GOLDEN HILL by Shirley Lord; Published March, 1984 by Corgi.

Book of the day: VOICE OF THE HEART by Barbara Taylor Bradford (1933-2024); Published March, 1983 by Doubleday; Made into a two-part miniseries in 1989.

Love.

Book of the day: UN PARFUM DE SCANDALE (A GLIMPSE OF STOCKING) by Elizabeth Gage; Published January, 1990 by Presses de la Cité. Elizabeth Gage is a pseudonym for Susan Libertson and Joseph Libertson.

Book of the day: THE LAST BALL by Charles Rigdon; Published November, 1972 by Trident Press.

The ladies of FALCON CREST on TV Guide. #80s #Primetimesoaps

Book of the day: AUCTION! by Tom Murphy; Published November, 1980 by Signet.

THE DREAM MERCHANTS by Harold Robbins (1916-1997); Published January, 1993 by Pocket (reissue); The first novel in the trilogy that continued on with THE CARPETBAGGERS (1961) and THE INHERITORS (1969). Made into a two-part miniseries in 1980.

Book of the day: BORN TO THE GAME by Sally Schoeneweiss; Published September, 1988 by Ivy; The 7th book in the Fortunes series.

Book of the day: ILLUSIONS by Barney Leason; Published November, 1983 by Arrow; Also known as GRAND ILLUSIONS in the States.

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Book of the day: DARK ANGEL by Sally Beauman (1944-2016); Published January, 1990 by Guild Publishing; Also available in digital format.

Book of the day: RICH FRIENDS by Jacqueline Briskin (1927-2014); The first book in the Van Vliet Family series; Published January, 1981 by Granada; Available in digital format.

Book of the day: A STONE OF DANNY FISHER by Harold Robbins (1916-1997); Published February, 1982 by Pocket; Cover photo by Bill Charles.

Book of the day: THE MOTHER-LAND by Gwen Davis (1934 – 2023); Published April, 1975 by Pocket ; Also available in digital format.

Book of the day: SENSATION by Robin St. Thomas; Published in November, 1990 by Zebra; Robin St. Thomas is a pen name for Robin Stevenson and Tom Blade (1946-2005).

RIP, talented lady.

Book of the day: DESCENT FROM XANADU by Harold Robbins (1916-1997); Published January, 1984 by Simon & Schuster.

Book of the day: RIDERS by Jilly Cooper; Published May, 1986 by Ballantine; Also available in digital format; First in the Rutshire Chronicles; Made into a miniseries in 1993.