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
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Psychic Sisters: Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld
Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld Published: June 25th 2013 by Random House Source: ARC from publisher (and pre-ordered copy from Rainy Day Books Synopsis (Goodreads): Curtis Sittenfeld, New York Times bestselling author of American Wife and Prep, returns with a mesmerizing novel of family and identity, loyalty and deception, and the delicate line between truth and belief. From an early age, Kate and her… Continue reading Psychic Sisters: Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld
Family and College: While I’m Falling by Laura Moriarty
While I’m Falling by Laura Moriarty Published: 2009 by Hyperion Source: local library Synopsis: Ever since her parents announced that they’re getting divorced, Veronica has been falling. Hard. A junior in college, she has fallen in love. She has fallen behind in her difficult coursework. She hates her job as counselor at the dorm, and she longs… Continue reading Family and College: While I’m Falling by Laura Moriarty
Feminist Fridays: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
I find I’m always interested in feminist perspectives, whether it’s in regards to literature, pop culture, or current events. Feminist Fridays is going to be my forum for discussing these issues, and may come in the form of book (or other media) reviews, link roundups, or my rambling thoughts essays. If you’d like to make a habit of discussing… Continue reading Feminist Fridays: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Top Ten Books I HAD To Buy…But Are Still Sitting On My Shelf Unread
Top Ten Tuesday is a book blogging prompt hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. This week’s prompt is to pick one you’ve missed, and since I only started participating last week, I had a lot to choose from. I’m quite embarrassed about the number of books that I have bought in the last year and… Continue reading Top Ten Books I HAD To Buy…But Are Still Sitting On My Shelf Unread
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