Bookish Buys: One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman
Bookish Buys
Inspired by One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman
Wearing a red power suit with a crisp white button-down, hot red lipstick, red pumps, and a pair of funky statement earrings isn’t just a fashion moment—it’s a main character move, and no one knows that better than Julia Mann.
Inspired by the delightfully cranky ex-actress at the heart of One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman, this bold look says: I’ve seen some things, darling, and I’m still standing—preferably in heels. It’s the kind of outfit you wear when you’re ready to face down murder accusations, Hollywood egos, and your own complicated past with equal parts grit and glamour.
Whether you're solving crimes, navigating sobriety, or just trying to keep your head above water in a world that keeps throwing curveballs (or dead bodies in your pool), this look channels the fearless, no-nonsense, take-no-prisoners energy of Julia Mann herself. It’s unapologetic. It’s attention-grabbing. It’s a little chaotic—in the best way.
Because sometimes, putting on a killer outfit is the first step to reclaiming your story. And if it happens to turn heads while you uncover Hollywood secrets and take down a murderer or two? Even better. After all, when you're dressed like Julia, you don't just feel like the main character—you are the main character. One sharp-tongued, red-lipsticked, crime-solving day at a time.
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Bookish Buys: One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman
About One Death at a Time by Abbi Waxman:
A cranky former actress teams up with her Gen Z sobriety sponsor to solve the murder that threatens to send her back to prison in this dazzling new mystery novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill.
When Julia Mann, a bad-tempered ex-actress and professional thorn in the side of authority, runs into Natasha Mason at an AA meeting, it’s anything but a meet-cute. Julia just found a dead body in her swimming pool, and the cops say she did it (she already went to jail for murder once, so now they think she’s making a habit of it). Mason is eager to clear Julia’s name and help keep her sober, but all Julia wants is for Mason to leave her alone.
As their investigation ranges from the Hollywood Hills to the world of burlesque to the country clubs of Palm Springs, this unconventional team realizes their shared love of sarcasm and poor life choices are proving to be a powerful combination. Will secrets from their past trip them up, or will their team of showgirls, cat burglars, and Hollywood agents help them stay one step ahead? Are dead piranhas, false noses, and a giant martini glass important clues or simply your typical day in Los Angeles? And will they manage to solve the crime before they kill each other, or worse, fall off the wagon? Trying to keep it simple and take it easy is one thing—trying to find a murderer before they kill again is a whole other program.
