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"The Storyteller from Balincia": S.W. Kent is the new face of YA literature
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"The Storyteller from Balincia": S.W. Kent is the new face of YA literature

Based on lessons on inclusivity and vulnerability he wishes he had been taught as a child, S.W. Kent's latest novel, The Storyteller from Balincia, brings a new era to the young-adult book scene, one where every Queer person is a magical main chara

Edmund White takes a wry look back at a life of sexual encounters and romances
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Edmund White takes a wry look back at a life of sexual encounters and romances

When an accomplished novelist reaches the middle of his eighth decade, he should state what's been most important in his life. For Edmund White, it's the "thousands of sex partners" he's had since he was a mere child.

How to be stylish and sustainable
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How to be stylish and sustainable

So what are you wearing? Right now, take a good look, and then think about where you got it. How long have you had it? Where was it made? Those are important things to know, says Tiffanie Darke, because fashion has gotten out of hand.

Dare to dream of creating your ideal living space
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Dare to dream of creating your ideal living space

Your humble abode is much more than a big box to put your things in, say Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum. In fact, "you deserve to create a truly special place to call home."

A Path from boyhood mischievousness to Trans femininity
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A Path from boyhood mischievousness to Trans femininity

Once upon a time not so long ago, "Jim" Boylan was one of "a group of twelve-year-old Visigoths" intent on mischief. They did normal boy stuff: setting off rockets, roughhousing, roaming, and bike-riding.

When the Band Played On: A complicated biography of Shilts and the book that made America pay attention to AIDS
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When the Band Played On: A complicated biography of Shilts and the book that made America pay attention to AIDS

Born in 1951 in small-town Iowa, Randy Shilts was his alcoholic, abusive mother's third of six sons. Frustrated and drunk, she reportedly beat Shilts almost daily when he was young; she also called him a "sissy," a name that "seemed to follow Randy

The Bookworm's best of 2024
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The Bookworm's best of 2024

Once the holidays are over, you may look around you at a floor full of spent wrapping paper and sad ribbons and wonder, "What's next?"

Sonora Reyes reimagines a classic in latest rom-com
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Sonora Reyes reimagines a classic in latest rom-com

February is the season for love, especially for Sonora Reyes, the best-selling author of The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School and The Luis Ortega Survival Club.

Delving into the world of Ryka Aoki and "Light from Uncommon Stars"
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Delving into the world of Ryka Aoki and "Light from Uncommon Stars"

In 2021, Ryka Aoki released her novel Light from Uncommon Stars to much acclaim. It follows the story of Katrina Nguyen, a runaway Transgender girl with a passion for playing anime and gaming music with her violin, Aubergine.

Charlie's Queer Books owner recommends literature to take your mind off the election
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Charlie's Queer Books owner recommends literature to take your mind off the election

In the days following the reelection of Donald Trump, bookstore owner Charlie Hunts noticed more foot traffic from fearful and forlorn people, all looking for the same thing: hope.

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