I finished this lovely novella during an outdoor reading session with a buddy who was more interested in sniffing everything in sight than in posing for a picture. Dogs, man.
A LITTLE LIGHT MISCHIEF was a great reminder of Cat Sebastian‘s excellence. Solid character development and good chemistry, all in less than a hundred pages. #gaymay
pickI listened to this one which I think is the way to go. There was much to like - in fact, stories of her mother were some of the funniest things about her book - but I thought the book was overly long.
« I light myself on fire for everyone »
#poetry #poetrymatters
pickMoving poetry by the LGBT singer Mary Lambert.
Perfect for poetry for #lgbaqbookbingo2024! Some formats were more successful than others, I didn‘t like the screenplay one but maybe that‘s just me and what I‘m used to.
Trigger warnings for rape, incest, and abuse.
I had no idea her story was so brutal and how much she struggled with her mental health. Some very relatable stuff in there.
« I light myself on fire for everyone »
pickThis is a highly banned book and I‘m happy to say I‘ve finally read it. It is a sex ed guide for YA but it misses the mark. It doesn‘t discuss intersex or trans folx in detail the way it does gay and bi. NB aren‘t mentioned at all. Some of the language is transphobic and harmful. If you are advocating for trans folx, you should not ever use language that mirrors that of transphobic voices. Ever. Maybe the new edition is better? This is a ⬇️
Only one bingo for me in April. Ran out of time!
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“People say of me, 'She's peculiar.' They do not understand me. If they did they would say so oftener and with emphasis.”
Remembering the inimitable Mary MacLane on her birthday.
pickSo unique and funny. I loved the set up-a reality show that gives two strangers 6 weeks to convince their families they are in love and getting married. And they have to plan a wedding at the same time. Shenanigans ensue and LGBTQ+ vibes abound. I get the hype! #pride #ownvoices #BookspinBingo Finished this just under the wire for 3 bingoes! @TheAromaofBooks
Hello #LitsyLove members! Here is our May #LitsyLoveBingo board. Have fun with it!
Remember to turn in your April Bingo points to @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks to be entered in the drawing for a “Happy”! Be sure to tag her in your post, and use the #LitsyLoveBingo hashtag. Each bingo line is worth one point and a coverall is worth 10 points.
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