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Link Round Up: March 14-20
Autostraddle posted Read A F*cking Book: Gay Press, Gay Power.Lambda Literary posted Read Eileen Myles’ Excerpt from Lambda’s ’25 for 25′ E-book.Queer... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Erica Gillingham Reviews The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel
I had heard of Dykes To Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel long before Bechdel published her first graphic memoir, Fun Home. But, not being one of the cool kids,... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Laura Reviews “Wine For A Shotgun” by Marty McConnell
Wine For A Shotgun by Marty McConnell is the most beautiful collection of poetry I’ve ever read. Now, a caveat: I say this as a reader of fiction who is... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Katie Raynes Reviews Ash by Malinda Lo
I’d encountered numerous mentions of Malinda Lo’s Ash, a retelling of Cinderella, long before I bought a copy. It’s always on lists of fantasy fiction with... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Danika Reviews The Disciple of Las Vegas: An Ava Lee Novel by Ian Hamilton
I was recommended this book (and subsequently offered it by the publisher) while putting together a list of Asian lesbian books. Read more
Posted on 15 March 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Link Round Up March 6 – 13
AfterEllen posted Your New School Library: Julie Anne Peters, Alex Sanchez, and Emily Franklin.Autostraddle posted Liberty Lit #15: A Blind Date With Literary... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Carol Reviews The Path Not Chosen by Q.C. Masters
The Path Not Chosen by Q.C. Masters Publisher: Shadoe Publishing Genre: RomanceOverview from Barnes Amazon:“What do you do when you meet someone who changes... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Danika Reviews Prairie Silence by Melanie Hoffert
I have a strong draw towards rural queer stories. I’m not sure why, because I grew up in a mid-sized liberal/hippie city, but I find myself seeking out and... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Lena Reviews Broken Star by Joann Lee
It’s been said that there are only seven basic stories and everything we write falls somewhere within their confines. I’m generally a bit more optimistic... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Danika Reviews Riot Lung by Leah Horlick
As I have mentioned before, I get a little overwhelmed trying to review poetry. It seems so individual, and what expertise do I have? Read more
Posted on 02 March 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Casey Reviews Among Other Things, I’ve Taken up Smoking by Aoibheann Sweeney
I expected to love Aoibheann Sweeney’s debut novel Among Other Things, I’ve Taken up Smoking (2007). This, unfortunately, was not meant to be. This is not to sa... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Danika Reviews I’ll Call It Like I See It: A Lesbian Speaks Out by Sheila Morris
I was expecting I’ll Call It Like I See It to be a memoir, but it’s actually a collection of essays (though most of them are autobiographical). Read more
Posted on 01 March 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Link Round Up: Feb 19-27
AfterEllen posted Your New School Library: Julie Anne Peters, Alex Sanchez, and Emily Franklin.Autostraddle posted More Than Words: AP Style Guide Is Once... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Sponsored Review: Danika Reviews Hot Line by Alison Grey
Before reading Hot Line, I hadn’t looked into the premise of the book. I just knew it was an erotic novella. From the first page, I could guess that the... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Danika Reviews The Collection Edited by Tom Leger and Riley Macleod
When I first heard about The Collection: Short Fiction from the Transgender Vanguard, I thought it sounded amazing, but I didn’t think it would be relevant to... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Danika Reviews the Queer Issue of Poetry Is Dead
I have troubles reviewing poetry collections because I never really feel qualified. And some of the poetry included in Poetry Is Dead (Issues 2, Volume 3) didn’... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Laura Reviews Sister Spit Edited by Michelle Tea
In the introduction to Sister Spit: Writing, Rants Reminiscence from the Road, editor Michelle Tea proudly writes that Sister Spit is what she did instead of... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Link Round Up: February 6-19 (Click on Covers for Their Amazon Pages)
The Advocate posted Books for Young LGBT Folks and Anyone Who Wants to Understand Them.The 2013 Alice B. Reader Appreciation Awards were announced! Read more
Posted on 20 February 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Erica Gillingham Posted Between You & Me by Marisa Calin
MY BEDROOM. SEPTEMBER. EVENING.CLOSE-UP. HEART-SHAPED PINK SUNGLASSES. HIDING A FACE. MUSIC PLAYS. THE SUN FALLS ACROSS THE BEDROOM IN A BRIGHT SHAFT OF LIGHT.... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ -
Jill Reviews Hear Us Out: Lesbian and Gay Stories of Struggle, Progress, and...
Written by Nancy Garden of Annie on my Mind fame, Hear Us Out is essentially three quarters short story collection, one quarter history lesson. Read more
Posted on 19 February 2013 BOOKS, LGBTQ