I can sum up my thoughts on books with one Joan Didion quote: “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” Here are a few of the types of books that give me life: graphic novels, YA with queer themes, well-researched non-fiction, books that make me laugh, books that make me cry, and anything that makes me stop and think. Oh, and queen Joan Didion herself, of course.
This charming book tells us that sometimes the things on the other side of your wall aren't as scary as they are perceived. And not every Ogre is a bad Ogre. [Karen]
Test your memory with this unique matching game. Herbert, our cat, isn't a big fan, but this new game is a real hoot. [Karen]
I'm always looking for the next great book to read, and this beautifully designed book is full of selections to choose from. I was also happy to see it was not exclusively books by old, dead, white men. [Karen]
My favorite picture books teach me something new, this one about the first woman filmmaker. I didn't know the story of Alice Guy-Blaché, but I'm glad this book shared it with me. Women make history! [Karen]
Perfect for the cocktail connoisseur in your life, or you. These eight slim volumes in a box set hold a hundred drinks to try, with space to write your own. Know your stuff at your next party or night out. [Karen]
A Raisin in the Sun is my all-time favorite play and I loved this deep-dive into the play's author. [Karen]
Funny and informative, this slim graphic novel is a gift. Straight and to the point it's a good overview of what it means to use pronouns. [Karen]
I could not put this down. These poems explore family, queer identity, politics, and self love. "Diagnosis" is my favorite poem of the year because it's short but it cut me to the core. [Karen]
What does it mean to be "cool?" In Alexander's lyrical style, the characters Walt and Noah navigate issues from making the baseball team to falling in love to coping with deep prejudices in their hometown. [Karen]
I aspire to be a butch hero! This book gives a road map, with profiles of people who didn't conform to gender norms, from the fifteenth to twentieth centuries, coupled with stunning portraits. [Karen]
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