RuPaul's Book Club

George Byrne: Post Truth by George Byrne

A love letter to Los Angeles through the lens of pastel postmodernismPhotographer George Byrne sees what most of us walk right past. He takes the gritty, sprawling cityscape of LA and transforms it into candy-colored dreamscapes that are equal parts David Hockney, Art Deco fantasy, and Instagram mood board. His Post Truth series is proof that beauty is everywhere—you just have to know how to look.What I love about this book is that it challenges the way we see the world. Byrne reassembles photographs of the urban landscape into striking collages of color and geometric fragments, creating postmodernist oases out of what architect Rem Koolhaas once called "junkspace." The result is something that lives in the space between real and imagined—and honey, that is the most fabulous place to be.This vibrantly illustrated catalog showcases more than 60 images and features text by design writer Ian Volner. If you love art, photography, Los Angeles, or simply finding magic in the mundane, this one is for you. As always, for every person that subscribes to my club, a book is donated to LGBTQ+ youth in a state facing book bans.

RuPaul Allstora Co-Founder

RuPaul Charles

RuPaul Charles is the executive producer and host of TV’s global phenomenon RuPaul's Drag Race. With 14 wins, RuPaul has the most Emmy awards of any Black artist in history. RuPaul has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (presented by Jane Fonda), won a Tony Award for producing 2022’s best musical A Strange Loop, and was named one of the most influential people in the world by Time.

A San Diego native, RuPaul became a popular fixture on the New York City nightclub scene before achieving international fame in 1993 with the song "Supermodel (You Better Work).” Since then, RuPaul has written and recorded 18 studio albums.

In 1995, RuPaul became the face of MAC Cosmetics and the first man to land a major cosmetics campaign, raising millions for the MAC AIDS Fund. RuPaul has appeared in more than 50 films and television shows, both in and out of drag, and published four books, including 2024’s #1 New York Times bestseller The House of Hidden Meanings

COLLECTIBLE BOOKMARKS

Subscribe now for a vintage, collectible bookmark every month.

SECRET PLAYLISTS & MEDITATIONS

Get an exclusive playlist of bops hand-picked by RuPaul, plus a meditation guide from the queen herself.

CELEB INTERVIEWS

Hear from authors, drag queens, historians, and more as they discuss each month’s selection.

Q's about the book club?

How do I join RuPaul’s Book Club? What does it cost?

To join RuPaul's Book Club, simply sign up on our website. Perks include a complimentary Allstora membership, exclusive interviews, themed playlists, and limited-edition collectibles, with more exciting things to come!

Is there a reading schedule?

This is a read-at-your-own-pace book club! Since there are thousands of folks in our clubs with different reading speeds and schedules, we want to take the pressure off--reading is FUN(damental). Once you finish the book, whether that’s in four days or four weeks, you can join the discussion in our exclusive online portal.

I can cancel my Book Club subscription anytime… right?

Yes! However, if you’d like to continue getting 30% off all books on our site, you’ll have to sign up for an Allstora membership separately.

When will I be billed for my subscription?

You will be billed on a monthly basis on the 15th of each month, regardless of the date you first subscribe.

When will you announce the next month’s book selection? What if I’m not feeling that month’s selection?

We will announce each month’s selection on the 15th of the prior month. If you're not interested in a particular month's book selection, you have the option to skip that month's shipment and receive a gift card for the equivalent amount. If you'd like to opt for the gift card, you have until the 17th to let us know.

What if I’m already an Allstora Member?

When you sign up for a Book Club subscription, our system will automatically cancel your membership, so you aren’t paying double! Membership is a complimentary perk of any Book Club subscription.

How does a quarterly subscription work?

For quarterly book club subscriptions, you will be billed every three months on the 15th for the next month’s book pick. Depending on the month you sign up, you’ll be on one of three cycles.

Cycle 1: You will receive the January, April, July, and October books.

Cycle 2: You will receive the February, May, August, and November books.

Cycle 3: You will receive the March, June, September, and December books.

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