Bianca Bosker
Bianca Bosker is an American journalist and author whose work examines taste, perception, expertise, and cultural obsession. She is best known for the nonfiction books Cork Dork, an immersive exploration of wine culture, and Get the Picture, a reported journey through the contemporary art world.
Biografia e Jornada do Autor
Bianca Bosker grew up in Portland, Oregon, an only child whose reading life was shaped by hours in Powell’s Books, before enrolling at Princeton University, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa. Her earliest major book, Original Copies, came out in 2013 and examined China’s “duplitecture” boom through field research and interviews with architects, developers, officials, and homeowners. At the same time, she was building an online journalism career that included serving as a senior tech editor at HuffPost, an early sign of the range and adaptability that would define her nonfiction. ((https://www.biancabosker.com/about))
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Get the Picture
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A captivating dive into the art world, exploring its quirks and revelations through immersive experiences and colorful characters.
Cork Dork
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A journalist's hilarious and enlightening journey into the world of wine obsession, sensory science, and sommelier culture.
Get the Picture
Bianca Bosker
A captivating dive into the art world, exploring its quirks and revelations through immersive experiences and colorful characters.
Cork Dork
Bianca Bosker
A journalist's hilarious and enlightening journey into the world of wine obsession, sensory science, and sommelier culture.
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Vozes da Comunidade
"Journalist Bianca Bosker investigates humankind’s obsession with art"
— Science News
"At the heart of Bianca Bosker’s intelligent book is the author’s burning curiosity, and it’s contagious"
— Patrick Bringley
"Bianca Bosker confesses her ignorance to experts, refuses to look down on schmos, and then gracefully curates her own experience"
— Ted Conover
"Just about every page of Bianca Bosker’s deep dive into New York’s exclusive art world made me laugh"
— NPR
"Cork Dork is a brilliant feat of screwball participatory journalism and Bianca Bosker is a gonzo nerd prodigy"
— Jay McInerney
"Bianca Bosker’s book stands out as being spectacularly successful in teaching us about wine"
— Journal of Wine Economics
"Bianca Bosker takes us on a delightful journey into the rarefied world of art"
— Nathaniel Philbrick
"In this smart and sharply observed book, Bianca Bosker takes us on a marvelous journey through the mad, manic, seductive subculture of wine"
— Susan Orlean
"Bianca Bosker’s incredible book offers an investigation into taste, smell, and restaurant culture any foodie will appreciate"
— BuzzFeed
Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
