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This powerful and raw exploration of queer love in the turbulent 80s doesn‘t pull any punches. Upsetting at times, illuminating at others, every moment meaningful. So thankful to have read this book, I‘ll be thinking about it for a long time. Fantastic on audio!

October was not a great month for me in quantity, but I do think I read some quality books.

The tagged is an important and raw book about 1980s NYC
Nettle & Bone is a fun fantasy romp with a 30 year old hero.
Dancer is a beautifully told book about a Ballet dancer from 1950s Russia thru the 80s.
Interesting Facts About Space was interesting! & fun while tackling some heavy topics.
And I enjoyed learnig about Kelly Bishop in her new bio.

"It is true that before moving to New York City in May of 1985, I turned my back on a six-figure trust fund."

Finished this today and it was so good! Focused on NYC, the AIDS epidemic and the start of Act Up.

I always love historical fiction books that parade through cameos of famous people of the time. This book centering on the 1980s NYC gay scene has so many cameos - Baynard Rustin, Fred Trump (not nice to see) Nora Ephron, Larry Kramer. Trey our main character is a bit annoying & a bit unbelievable but overall I really enjoyed the vibe and storytelling throughout. My favorite is the fictional look at the start of the Act Up organization.

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Started the tag and had to take a break when he started talking about how racist Donald Trump's dad was to renters in the 80s. .

High hopes for all of these.

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Very highly review recommend! About societal issues facing gay men in the 80‘s

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This is why I‘m not a fan, typically, of historical fiction. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#my-government-means-to-kill-me

Publication is expected August 23.

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