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Podcasters Huw Lemmey & Ben Miller Want You To Know the 'Bad Gays'
In their book and podcast "Bad Gays," Huw Lemmey and Ben Miller turn the light on historical figures who may have been gay, but not as we define same-sex relationships today.
Bookstore Owner Christina Pascucci Ciampa Creates Welcome Niche for Queer Books
Christina Pascucci Ciampa saw a need for feminist and queer books finding their way onto bookshelves for consumers. And she did so by starting small.
Michael J. Lato's 'Refugee Handbook' - a Real-life International Love Story
Michael J. Lato's first book shares the remarkable love story of a male couple and offers us a window into a world few of us will ever get to see for ourselves.
Editions Of Jan. 6 Report Already On Amazon Best Seller List
It took less than a day for the Jan. 6 report to go from public unveiling to the bestseller list on Amazon.com.
Ty Hunter: Fashion Guru Pens Autobiography
The fashion and lifestyle book of the season has emerged. Mr. Ty Hunter has decided to grace the planet with "The Makeover From Within: Lessons in Hardship, Acceptance, and Self-Discovery," an autobiography that's also about style and aesthetics.
2022 Rewind: Check Out These Hunky 'Russian Dudes' from Activist & Photographer Seva Galkin
Seva Galkin is an artist pushing the boundaries in Russia both as a filmmaker and photographer. As as a photographer he has a new project called "Russian Dudes."
Review: 'Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion' an Introspective, Illustrative Coming-of-Age Story
Two young women from completely different backgrounds fall in love and face struggles of acceptance and approval from within their family environments.
Review: Starr-gazing — 'Remember Me, Vicki Starr: The Visual History of a Trans Renegade' Uncovers an Unknown History
The 2021 photography book "Remember Me, Vicki Starr: The Visual History of a Trans Renegade" by Albert Tanquero and Lewis Rawlinson definitively answers the question of whether LGBT performers worked in historic North Beach nightclubs.
Review: Taylor Brorby's 'Boys & Oil' Documents Growing up Gay in the Heartland
Readers of "Boys & Oil" will relish his lyrical prose and brilliant descriptions of the land. Furthermore, he delves into the type of closed masculinity that develops in such extreme topography.
'Call Me By Your Name' Director Luca Guadagnino Takes on Williams Burroughs in New Project
"Call Me By Your Name" director Luca Guadagnino has found his latest project in adapting one of William Burroughs' autobiographical novels into film. He is in the process of raising financing for the project with actor Daniel Craig attached as the lead.
Review: 'Drama Prince' Delightfully Cozy, Brimming with Passion
Fairytale romance abounds in Joe Cosentino's latest.
Sara Thankam Mathews' 'All This Could Be Different'
In what could be taken as her philosophy of fiction, Sara Thankam Mathews has produced a debut novel, "All This Could Be Different." Mathews controls large block of prose with a clear, involving plot and characters that make strong impressions.
Helena Bonham Carter Defends Johnny Depp and J.K. Rowling
In an interview with The Sunday Times Magazine, Helena Bonham Carter called times up on both of the public figures being canceled over their behavior.
Review: Manuel Muñoz's 'The Consequences' Unfailingly Honest
Migrant Valley, one of America's most hidden regions — though it's right there at the side of the highway for anyone to see — is vividly portrayed in Manuel Muñoz's new short story collection "The Consequences" (Graywolf Press).
Invitation to a Feast: 'A Sturdy Yes of a People: Selected Writing by Joan Nestle'
Joan Nestle's "A Sturdy Yes of a People: Selected Writings" showcases her body of work as a writer, academic, activist, and mentor who has contributed so much to the liberation of lesbians, queer people and their allies, and many other peoples.
New Orleans Cocktail Book Shows City's Elegant Drink Side
"Cure: New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em," by Bodenheimer and food writer Emily Timberlake, is full of recipes for cocktails created at Cure, the craft cocktail bar Bodenheimer founded in 2009.
Deuxmoi, Instagram's Gossip Girl, Talks New Novel 'Anon Pls'
These days, people hungry for a status update on Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson or Shawn Mendes' Starbucks order are skipping old standbys like TMZ and People and instead turning to Deuxmoi.
Review: Dr. Patricia Grayhall's 'Making the Rounds'
Beginning with her earliest memories of trying to fit in, "Making the Rounds: Defying Norms In Love & Medicine" is an interesting memoir and Grayhall's first book.
Banned Book Lesson Thrusts Oklahoma Teacher into Campaign
A book-loving English teacher in Oklahoma was the focus of an ugly statewide campaign, with calls for her to be prosecuted, thrown in prison, or even lynched.
Review: 'Renovated to Death' an Engaging, Stylish Mystery
Award-winning author Frank Anthony Polito introduces Peter and JP, an adorable couple from the suburbs of Detroit and stars of their own home renovation reality show... and stars of this new mystery series.