Category: GLBT

Review: Le Livre Blanc by Jean Cocteau

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

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Le Livre Blanc by Jean Cocteau Final Verdict: 3.5 out of 4.0 YTD: 35 Le Livre Blanc was first published anonymously in 1928.  Many people immediately attributed the work to Cocteau, based on its themes, style, and presence of characters from other Cocteau works; however,… Continue Reading “Review: Le Livre Blanc by Jean Cocteau”

Category: Book Review, Fiction, French, Gay Lit, GLBT

Review: In One Person by John Irving

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

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In One Person by John Irving Final Verdict: 3.25 out of 4.0 YTD: 18 Plot/Story: 3 – Plot/Story is interesting & believable. Irving is known for his bold approach to sexuality and the social/familial “other.”  This latest is no exception to that well-established reputation. … Continue Reading “Review: In One Person by John Irving”

Category: Bisexuality, Book Review, Coming-of-Age, Death, Family, Fiction, Fictional Memoir, GLBT, John Irving, Literature, Sexuality, Transgender

Review: The Realm of Possibility by David Levithan

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

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  The Realm of Possibility by David Levithan Final Verdict: 3.25 out of 4.0 YTD: 09  Plot/Story: 4 – Plot/Story is interesting/believable and impactful (socially, academically, etc.) “There’s the girl who is in love with Holden Caufield.  The boy who wants to be strong who… Continue Reading “Review: The Realm of Possibility by David Levithan”

Category: Book Review, Coming-of-Age, David Levithan, Drugs, Family, Fiction, Friendship, Gay Lit, GLBT, Sexuality, Young Adult

Experimental Review: Nova Express by William S. Burroughs

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

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Nova Express by William S. Burroughs YTD: 03 William S. Burroughs is an unusual author, and this book irritated me, in a way. I’ve decided to adjust my review a bit to fit my mood, reaction, and the author.  I do this out of… Continue Reading “Experimental Review: Nova Express by William S. Burroughs”

Category: 2012 TBR Challenge, Book Review, Drugs, Dystopia, Gay Lit, GLBT, Postmodernism, Satire, Sexuality, The Beats, William S. Burroughs

Review: Jumpstart the World by Catherine Ryan Hyde

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

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In honor of the paperback release of Catherine Ryan Hyde’s fabulous novel, Jumpstart the World, I wanted to re-post my review of the book.  Let me know what you think, and head over HERE to learn more about the author and the book. If you… Continue Reading “Review: Jumpstart the World by Catherine Ryan Hyde”

Category: Catherine Ryan Hyde, Coming-of-Age, Family, Friendship, Gay Lit, Gender Identity, Giveaway, Giveaway Hop, Giveaways, GLBT, Homophobia, Monthly Review, Transgender, Young Adult

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