The GenX Book Club

January 2025: DIANE FRANKLIN: The Excellent ADVENTURES of the Last American French-Exchange Babe of the 80s

GenX Book Club: A Totally Excellent Evening with Diane Franklin!

Get ready for an unforgettable GenX Book Club meeting featuring the one and only Diane Franklin! The iconic star of Better Off Dead, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, The Last American Virgin, and Amityville II: The Possession joins us for a lively discussion about her books, career, and the enduring magic of the ‘80s.

Diane treats us to her legendary Monique Junot accent from Better Off Dead and revisits her role as the Bill & Ted princess, bringing pure nostalgia to the conversation! But that’s not all—she also shares incredible life advice, stories from Hollywood, and insights into her journey as an actress and author.

Where to Find Diane Franklin

📚 Diane’s books are available on Amazon and at DianeFranklin.com (signed copies available upon request!).

🎭 Upcoming Appearances:

• Gallifrey One Convention – February 14 at the Marriott in Los Angeles, CA (Doctor Who fans, this one’s for you!)

• The Sands in Cancun – November 3-8. More details at TheSands.rocks

More from the GenX Book Club Crew

📖 Suzanne Mattaboni (*Author of Once in a Lifetime)

• Get her book anywhere books are sold, including Kindle Unlimited and onceinalifetimenovel.com

• Visit her at suzannemattaboni.com

• Follow Suzanne:

  • Instagram: @suzannemattaboni80s

  • X: @suzmattaboni

  • Facebook

🎙️ Del (Host of 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM)

• Tune in to 80s at 8 for all your favorite throwback tunes

• Get your daily dose of ‘80s news on the 80s at 8 Facebook page

💡 Whether you’re a die-hard ‘80s fan, a nostalgia lover, or just someone who enjoys a great book club discussion, this episode is packed with fun, wisdom, and plenty of throwback vibes.

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