That's an only-one scenario," someone said. When I asked what he meant he told me, "A situation where the only option is equally seductive and terrifying." - Lea Carpenter
My morning necessities, bag, book, & brew.
Ilium is Carpenterβs third book (Iβve read the other two) and I think her writing holds an air of understated elegance. Thanks to #Netgalley for this ARC. #books#fediverse#photography@bookstodon
This YA fantasy is perfect for fans of Robin McKinley and Tamora Pierce. Kirkus Reviews called it βA compelling story that will leave readers anticipating the sequel.β
@bookstodon Attention #NetGalley users: There are two retellings/reimaginings of classic novels coming out, which change the pov: JAMES, by Percival Everett, will tell the story of Huck Finn from Jim's point of view, and JULIA, by Sandra Newman, will tell the story of 1984 from Julia's point of view.
JULIA release date: Oct 24, 2023 JAMES release date: March 19, 2024
'On the bookshelves, there was plenty of stuff on being gay, and much needed, joyous β¦
Solid, Personal Story
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As a cis queer woman, I am always eager to read LGBTQ+ books - every aspect of the broader queer family's experience is of interest to me. This book caught my eye because I have trans gay male friends, and I wanted to be able to recommend this book to them if it was good.
I am recommending this book not only to the gay transmen I know, but to anyone who is interested in hidden stories within the queer community. As the author illustrates, trans gay men have a special story to tell - gaining the right to enter a closed-off world, but also facing discrimination and pressure from both inside their new community, and those who cannot access it.
Harry Nicholas is young, but he writes with substantial wisdom, informed by the queer history he shares throughout the book. He knows who is to thank for his ability β¦
As a cis queer woman, I am always eager to read LGBTQ+ books - every aspect of the broader queer family's experience is of interest to me. This book caught my eye because I have trans gay male friends, and I wanted to be able to recommend this book to them if it was good.
I am recommending this book not only to the gay transmen I know, but to anyone who is interested in hidden stories within the queer community. As the author illustrates, trans gay men have a special story to tell - gaining the right to enter a closed-off world, but also facing discrimination and pressure from both inside their new community, and those who cannot access it.
Harry Nicholas is young, but he writes with substantial wisdom, informed by the queer history he shares throughout the book. He knows who is to thank for his ability to be an out trans gay man, and he does so by weaving their story through his own.
His memoir is quite personal, though, and is not a self-help or how-to book. His experiences with sex addiction and journeys through clubs and bathhouses will not echo with every reader, but they are interesting nonetheless as the story of a member of our queer family. It is easy to get to know Nicholas through his writing, even as he deals with depression by bedding as many men as possible.
For gay transmen reading this book, there will be moments of familiarity, both joyous and upsetting. For everyone else, I encourage you to explore the life Harry Nicholas has shared with us - as much of it as he has lived so far. If he writes a follow-up in 20 years, I will certainly look for it on bookstore shelves.
Thanks to #NetGalley for the opportunity to read this eARC.