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novel

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lgbt book reviews

Read A F*cking Book: “The Mystics of Mile End”

In Sigal Samuel’s The Mystics of Mile End, three members of the Meyer family encounter Jewish mysticism, and are drawn apart in their very different quests for the divine.

Melanie —

Feb 12, 2016

girl power

LGBT youth

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Read a F*cking Book: “(RE)Sisters” Knows That to Be Queer Is to Be Powerful

Through rule-breaking, more than one unauthorized hot air balloon flight, and a lot of other creative and brave attempts at escape, (RE)Sisters reveals truths about what we know, but may…

Maddie —

Feb 11, 2016

autostraddle book club

Juliet Takes a Breath

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Read A F*cking Book Club: We’re All Reading “Juliet Takes A Breath”

You can totally read Gabby Rivera’s debut novel “Juliet Takes A Breath” right now! Join us for another fantastic Autostraddle Book Club.

Yvonne —

Jan 22, 2016

Lists/Top 10s

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book lists

Back to the Beginning: 8 Authors Who Connect Our Past to the Present

Brain Pickings’ Maria Popova curated a reading list just for Autostraddle readers!

Maria Popova —

Jan 19, 2016

malinda lo

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Read a F*cking Serialized Book: “Tremontaine” Is a Paradise of Queerness and Chocolate

“Every love story is between men who love men, or women who love women, or men and women who love both men and women. The sex is good fun, but…

Heather Hogan —

Jan 18, 2016

femmes

interview

book features

“Don’t Date Anyone Who Treats You Like Shit”: An Interview with Author Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

This was supposed to be a book review of Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarsinha’s new memoir “Dirty River.” But it’s actually the story of how reading my friend and queer aunty Leah’s…

Kai Cheng —

Jan 13, 2016

novel

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Read a F*cking Book: Dryland, by Sara Jaffe

“Dryland,” by Sara Jaffe, is a quiet coming of age tale clad in flannel on the outside; on the inside, it’s draped in gorgeous prose.

A.E. Osworth —

Jan 11, 2016

Adrienne Rich

gabby rivera

book lists

15 Queer/Feminist Books To Read In Early 2016

Welcome to your list of queer/ feminist books coming out from January to July 2016. Roxane Gay, Gabby Rivera and erotica, anyone?

Ryan Yates —

Jan 7, 2016

Hidden Gems of Queer Lit

Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

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Hidden Gems of Queer Lit: Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha’s “Dirty River”

“This memoir will appeal to those seeking a gritty, glorious, multi-layered story of homecoming and self-healing.”

Melanie —

Jan 5, 2016

Eileen Myles

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Read a F*cking Book: You Simply Must Get Your Hands on “I Must Be Living Twice”

“I Must Be Living Twice” is a strong place to first get acquainted with every aspect of Eileen Myles’ work, but it’s also a deeper look into her story for…

Carmen —

Dec 30, 2015

Hidden Gems of Queer Lit

novel

lgbt book reviews

Hidden Gems of Queer Lit: Leigh Matthews’ “Don’t Bang the Barista!”

If smart, well-written theatrics are your thing, you’re in for a fun ride with Don’t Bang the Barista!

Melanie —

Dec 29, 2015

Eileen Myles

feelings atrium

lgbt book reviews

Read a F*cking Book: Eileen Myles’ “Chelsea Girls” is Back, Better Than Ever

It’s the kind of book that takes hold of you. Chelsea Girls is like sitting in someone else’s heart and mind as they go back through an entire lifetime of…

Carmen —

Dec 11, 2015