The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider Published: August 27th 2013 by Katherine Tegen/HarperCollins Source: ARC from publisher Synopsis (Goodreads): Golden boy Ezra Faulkner believes everyone has a tragedy waiting for them—a single encounter after which everything that really matters will happen. His particular tragedy waited until he was primed to lose it all: in one spectacular… Continue reading Severed Heads, Broken Hearts: The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider
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Queer Love in the Bronx: Chulito by Charles González-Rice
Chulito by Charles González-Rice Published: May 1st 2010 by Alyson Books Source: local library Synopsis: Set against a vibrant South Bronx neighborhood and the queer youth culture of Manhattan’s piers, Chulito is a coming-out, coming-of-age love story of a sexy, tough, hip hop–loving, young Latino man and the colorful characters in his vibrant neighborhood. Chulito, which means “cutie,”… Continue reading Queer Love in the Bronx: Chulito by Charles González-Rice
Supernatural Adventures with Kate Daniels: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews Published: first published March 27th 2007 by Ace/Penguin Source: local library Synopsis (Goodreads): When the magic is up, rogue mages cast their spells and monsters appear, while guns refuse to fire and cars fail to start. But then technology returns, and the magic recedes as unpredictably as it arose, leaving all… Continue reading Supernatural Adventures with Kate Daniels: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Forbidden Love in Tehran: If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan
If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan Published: August 20th 2013 by Alqonquin Young Readers Source: ARC from publisher Synopsis (Goodreads): In this stunning debut, a young Iranian American writer pulls back the curtain on one of the most hidden corners of a much-talked-about culture. Seventeen-year-old Sahar has been in love with her best friend, Nasrin,… Continue reading Forbidden Love in Tehran: If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan
Feminist Fridays: JK Rowling, Pen Names, Feminism, and Publishing
I have a rather feminine name, and I’ve contemplated what it would be like to have a more gender neutral or masculine name many times, even from a very young age. Certain times I’ve been called Mo. It was a nicknamed of my dad’s, whose name was Maurice, and my own middle name is Maureen.… Continue reading Feminist Fridays: JK Rowling, Pen Names, Feminism, and Publishing
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