price：$2.79
Torquere Press
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Fantastic!) 『This book was absolutely fantastic! The story was realistic (enough for me, anyway), the characters were believable and likable, and the sex was HOT.
Drew, a fireman, needs a roommate. Scott, a doctor, needs a place to live. Perfect, right? Several pages of sexual frustration later, Drew makes the first move and they become a couple. When EMT Eric also needs a place to live, Drew and Scott offer theirs, and (once more after much tension) they become three. Other complications get thrown in, but I won't go into detail. There is a fair amount of sex, but it doesn't rule the story. These guys are really in love with each other, and the story is about them and their lives, not what they do in the bedroom (or the shower, or the living room).
Beautiful story. The ending was a little bit predictable, but hey. Major complaint is the sheer amount of errors, both typographical and grammatical. There are a lot of them, so if you're someone who is bothered by that be prepared to do some serious overlooking or mental correcting.
But overall, fantastic read. I've already read it twice, and have just started it for the third time.』
(HOT! HOT! HOT!) 『OMG!!! Drew, Scott and Eric are soooooo HOT!!! I mean come on A Firefighter, A Doctor nad an EMT? Pahleez. If I wasn't a straight woman I'd be a GAY Man!!!! This book is both fun and entertaining, proving that gay men are more than sex, they have depth and feelings, and even though I already knew this, if you read this book you'll know it too. Okay, and the sex is hot and there is a LOT of it, but there's also a lot of LOVE and the world can always use MORE LOVE!!!
(Three's company, for real.) 『911 is a great read. Chris Owen writes great characters&makes them come alive. You are rooting for these 3 special men to find the happiness that is within their reach. There are obstacles to be overcome. Personalities to mesh. I really loved this book.』
(At last, a truly romantic threesome) 『Okay - this one surprised me. I don't usually prefer threesome romances because I never quite feel like the romance is equal for all three men. However, I was looking for another title for my iPod kindle app, and some strong reviews finally convinced me to buy it. Some of the first M/M romances I read were Sean Michael's Jarheads series. Rig and Rock were a great couple, who invited Dick to join them for a lust-filled night. The next chapter, he moved in. There was no build-up, I never felt like the relationship was built on anything other than sex. Thankfully, this story built a true romance.
Scott is a doctor, and Drew is a firefighter. Drew invites Scott to be his roommate when he learns Scott is in need of a place closer to the hospital and Drew needs extra help with the cost of having a home. The two are obviously attracted, but don't immediately become a couple. I liked that. Scott has some issues from a former relationship, and Drew isn't sure it's a good idea since they are already comfortable as roommates. Naturally, they do get together, and the author gives a hint of their threesome to come by having the topic come up after Drew sees a threesome, with 2 women and a man, who are happy (despite their home having caught fire). The two of them actually discuss the idea; could it work? Should it happen? How would they feel if it ever came up? However, it doesn't happen right away. About half the book is the development of Drew and Scott's relationship. How they handle their heavy, shift-driven schedules, the introduction of their parents to each other, insecurities in a new relationship, poker nights. It's all here, and very real. Oh, and lots of really hot explicit sex. This is definitely erotic romance, but the romance isn't overshadowed by the erotic.
Enter Eric, who is an EMT. He's become a regular at poker night. He needs to find a new place to live after his roommate gets married. He's already attracted to Scott and Drew, but isn't sure if either is available (or even gay). They see a friend in need and invite him to move in, when he learns that they are indeed a couple. He's not sure he wants to stay since he knows they are happy together, and he doesn't want to intrude. Meanwhile, Drew and Scott are both attracted to Eric as well. Scott becomes troubled by this because he isn't certain that Drew would really welcome a third, and would he be upset that Scott would? And, how will their families react? The angst for all three men is very believable as they work through it all.
I think what really worked for me here, that I haven't seen before, is that Drew and Scott become good friends with Eric first. Though they are all attracted to each other, they don't jump into bed immediately with another guy just out of lust or "to play." They build Eric into their life slowly; they learn about each other as time passes. I wasn't thrown a curve ball since I could see the love developing. Owen also took the time to show how the men relate to each other when they aren't all three together: Drew and Eric, Scott and Drew, Scott and Eric. This is an important point because it illustrates the equality I never found in threesomes until now. Overall, I enjoyed this romance very much and highly recommend it.
Re: the Kindle version. I've noticed reviews for some Kindle books sometimes mention problems with formatting, or type. This looked perfect to me. It scrolled easily, the chapter breaks were smooth and the text clear. I have quickly fallen in love with my iPod Kindle app.』
(Made me re-examine what I thought about threeway relationships) 『Warning: This review might contain what some people consider SPOILERS.
Rating: 9/10
Pros: - 3 strong characters who were each so wonderful in their own ways that I had a very hard time picking a favorite. I did, but it took some serious thought. - Likeable, fully drawn secondary characters. - Awesome depiction of a threeway relationship that made me believe that the three of them were meant to be together and not just that the two who happened to meet first were kind enough to let the third guy play around with them every now and then. Owen does an excellent job of showing each man's love for each of the other two. - The sex. Oh, the sex. Hot, loving, plentiful, fantastic. One scene toward the very end is so cheesy and romantic that I thought I might vomit...not because I disliked it, but because I want that.
Cons: - Editing issues typical of the genre. (Not as bad here as in other books.) - Periods of emotional pain and angst that were difficult to read. However, they're mercifully short (shorter than in Owen's Bareback, anyway), and they're realistic. While gritting my way through one particularly sad scene, I kept congratulating Owen for taking a realistic approach to the characters' situation.
Overall comments: Loved it. Even if you're wary of ménage a trois relationships, this book might change your opinion about them. It did so to mine.』 『Drew is a fireman who loves the rush and is looking for a roommate to share costs. Scott is a doctor looking for somewhere to live that isn’t with his now ex-lover. The match seems more than perfect when Scott moves in and it’s more than just costs that they share. So what happens when along comes EMT Eric with his blond good looks and boyish smile? Will this twosome be able to become a threesome or does it spell disaster for all?』
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Angels in America- two parts) 『I am 100% satisfied with this purchase. The book was brand new and it came within four days of ordering. I was very impressed!』
(Very happy gift-giver and gift-recipient) 『In all honesty, I was replacing the copy that my partner lost years ago as an anniversary gift. We both love Tony Kushner and we both think that "Angels in America" is one of the best plays we have ever read.』
(The best play I've ever read.) 『This is the best play I've ever read. Actually, it's the best "anything" that I've ever read. I think it could be the best play ever written. It's an amazing mixture of internal and external conflicts. It's a really good commentary on societal and personal relationships. It's a excellent illustration of the lengths that a person will go to, to preserve their reality, regardless of how dysfunctional their reality is. The known is safe, regardless of how bad it is. The characters are incredibly full and alive. As you read, you find yourself identifying with and relating to the characters and their experiences. This play brings out empathy in a way that I have never experienced before. I could read it over and over and not get bored with it. I think this should be a required public school reading text. I think that everyone could benefit from reading this play. If everyone were to read this play, I believe that the world would be a much different place than it is now. I'm a public school teacher. I would love to teach this play, but I know that the "powers that be" would never allow it. However, it doesn't hurt to dream. I am testimony to the fact that you do not have to be a homosexual to identify with this play. This play touches people at a human level. I truly believe that this play would be pertinent across cultural and sexual boundaries. I highly recommend that you read it.』
(What a Kick) 『It always amazes me that people can zero in so narrowly and find something to fight about. It is a testament to the vitality of ideas and the triumph of morality over aesthetics, which might be a good thing. For myself, I don't care whether this play treats Reagan fairly or whether the playwright gets his facts straight on Ethel Rosenberg or anything else for that matter. What I enjoy is the writing. The play as a whole doesn't really add up to much for me (this volume works, while the second is virtually a total loss), but individual scenes are powerful and memorable. Some of the writing seems to me to be unrivaled in American writing. Roy Cohn is well-conceived, whether he resembles the historical figure or not. What a thoroughly imagined monster. As played by Pacino in the TV adaptation, he is poetically reptilian. This is Kushner's doing. But my favorite scene is between Cohn and his doctor. Cohn insists he has liver cancer and not AIDS and is prepared to play rough to force the doctor to change his diagnosis. What a magnificent and "true" moment. Here we see the depiction of power as perceptively conceived as an episode from the Watergate hearings. I can't remember a playwright ever going right to the heart of evil and yet finding such a richly sentimental way of showing it. The trans-gender double-casting works, as does the magical realism technique. It is a wonderful play.』
(Too farcical to be serious) 『The film was great because it was a rococo delirious ranting and raving half nightmare half dream with maybe a third half of delirium not tremens but definitely AIDS. But the play in print sounds wordy and quite often vague, vain and even void. It has probably aged though it might only have been easy and politically correctly incorrect at the time. A little bit of anti-Reagan anti-republican anti-establishment oration and a lot of banal very trite and at times humdrum conformist discourse. The trick is in bringing together blacks, Jews, Mormons, progressive snobs and popular effetes and make it all react in a high shocking half pleasing, pleasing because shocking and shocking because pleasing, situational comedy. You add homosexuality on that and it becomes provocative, with a queen and a few other characteristic personages. And the morality is all contained in one sentence page 204: "You have to reconcile yourself to the world's imperfectability by being thoroughly IN the world but not OF it." You can't imagine anything more demagogical and opportunistic than that. And it comes to a second decision or piece of advice: "The rhythm of history is conservative." And there we are with another fashionable idea of the 1990s: the death of history. There is no history any more when a certain level of development is reached. History does not move any more. History is conservative, conservational. Yet in spite of all that the play is funny. In fact it is a farce, a melodramatic farce and it may survive because of this dimension. It is a farce coming from the Reagan and Bush sr years and announcing the ridiculous end of the hope that was born with Clinton and buried by him long before due. When a period that could and should have been of change ends up in the savory and stinking rigmarole procedure of the impeachment of the President because of some sexual caprice of his in the Oval Office and the subsequent discussion whether sex requires penetration and whether buccal penetration is sexual. This kind of farce died with the Bush jr backlash, the war on Iraq and the birth of maybe a new hope of change after eight years of punishing castigation. You have the right to wonder if history is not a farce, but I am afraid that farcical dimension comes from the on-looking eye that does not believe life can be horrible to the point of justifying death.
Dr Jacques COULARDEAU, University Paris Dauphine, University Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbonne&University Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines 』 『The national and international success of this contemporary, Tony Award winner has been unprecedented. This elegant hardcover and slipcased edition presents Kuschner's epic play in its entirety for the first time in one volume, and features a revised, never-before-published version of Perestroika. 16 pages of production photos.』 『Tony Kushner'sAngels in Americais that rare entity: a work for the stage that is profoundly moving yet very funny, highly theatrical yet steeped in traditional literary values, and most of all deeply American in its attitudes and political concerns. In two full-length plays--Millennium ApproachesandPerestroika--Kushner tells the story of a handful of people trying to make sense of the world. Prior is a man living with AIDS whose lover Louis has left him and become involved with Joe, an ex-Mormon and political conservative whose wife, Harper, is slowly having a nervous breakdown. These stories are contrasted with that of Roy Cohn (a fictional re-creation of the infamous American conservative ideologue who died of AIDS in 1986) and his attempts to remain in the closet while trying to find some sort of personal salvation in his beliefs.
But such a summary does not do justice to Kushner's grand plan, which mixes magical realism with political speeches, high comedy with painful tragedy, and stitches it all together with a daring sense of irony and a moral vision that demands respect and attention. On one level, the play is an indictment of the government led by Ronald Reagan, from the blatant disregard for the AIDS crisis to the flagrant political corruption. But beneath the acute sense of political and moral outrage lies a meditation on what it means to live and die--of AIDS, or anything else--in a society that cares less and less about human life and basic decency. The play's breadth and internal drive is matched by its beautiful writing and unbridled compassion. Winner of two Tony Awards and the 1991 Pulitzer Prize for drama,Angels in Americais one of the most outstanding plays of the American theater.--Michael Bronski』
price：$8.09
Michael O'Mara
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Hilarious look at a Creative Man) 『John Barrowman's book is a hilarious look at his life and career. He has packed a lot of living into his young life. The stories of his loving family and their acceptance of his sexual orientation is heartwarming and touching (especially the story that his mother was hurt that he would be afraid she wouldn't love him because he's gay.) He has made himself a TV icon with his Captain Jack character, but his life as a musical theater star is equally as interesting. This is a candid look at a talented performer. I laughed out loud while reading this book, and can't wait for the sequel! To the BBC: bring us more Torchwood!!!』
(The title says a lot) 『As a person curious about this young man who sings so well this book answers many questions. If one is a theater person the type of stories strike a chord. He is a bit coy, but this is a person who is now really a UK (vs. US) star and the book is written for that audience. But all is not gossip, however, as he relates a poignant story of a young woman who died and a tale of a situation where he and his lover might well have died. We can watch him now on BBC channel's Torchwood. It would be nice to have him performing music on this side of the Atlantic again.』
(Exellent Book) 『I really enjoyed this book&the way he has told his story. Many times I found myself laughing so hard my eyes were watering. Once I started to read it, I was hooked; I had trouble putting it down.』
(Anything Goes) 『I received the book Anything Goes very timely. The cover was perfect, the spine hadn't been broken and looked as no one had even read. Excellent service.』
(Brilliant) 『Anyone who likes Captain Jack or John Barrowman in any of his many theater roles will enjoy his distinctive biography. This book is funny, offbeat, and well worth the price. Don't expect the typical chronological biography, however; this book has its own unique organizing system that adds to the enticing and cheerful humor that abounds throughout the book. John Barrowman and his sister have done an outstanding job in telling his life's story in a distinctive and appealing way. The photos are revealing and engaging, tell their own narrative, and add to the story line in a way that doesn't disrupt the flow. Great job guys!』 『
From his Glaswegian childhood and American adolescence to his starring role in theDoctor WhospinoffTorchwood, this memoir traces the life and career of actor John Barrowman. John made a name for himself with remarkable West End achievements, including an Olivier Award nomination and success in the moviesThe ProducersandDe-Lovely.Television success was also assured whenTorchwoodwon a Best Drama BAFTA. John also lays bare his personal life: his emigration as a child, coming out to his family, turning down a job at Disney, and his civil partnership with long-term partner Scott Gill. Revelatory and insightful, told with real heart and characteristic Barrowman charm, this is a wonderful tale of how one boy achieved his dreams.
price：$3.88
Harcourt
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (a bit strange) 『I have enjoyed previous Ann Patchett work but found this one just a bit too strange, in many respects. It is well written, however, and one might enjoy the unique twists found within it.』
(So What?) 『Ride the waves of Sabine's depressed point of view on and on and on and on and on. Its a well written ride, technically, if not a satisfying one. Its painfull to live in Sabine's head and the author makes no attempt to let you out of there, or even to just spruce it up a bit with some healthier life choices. Makes me think of Catcher In the Rye. Yes, its a ride, but do you really want to ride it?』
(Pleasant Read, Nothing Remarkable) 『She's a magician's assistant, the magician is gay and attached to his lover, she hangs around for decades, the lover gets sick and dies, the magician, himself sick, finally marries his adoring assistant out of some combination of pity and friendship, and he dies. She's relatively young, beautiful and alone with her memories. She discovers he'd concealed from her his entire past, including the existence of his family that he'd claimed was dead. And then the story begins.
An intriguing plot, and Patchett certainly can write well enough--I wasn't nearly as enthralled with her style as some seem to have been, but sure, she can write. The plot develops s-l-o-w-l-y. We are in the assistant's head throughout the novel, hear all of her thoughts, which frankly aren't all that interesting; a person very intimate with grief may find her easier to relate to, but to me she seemed obsessed with the deceased magician beyond my comprehension--or interest. In fact, she may well be the least interesting character in the book, yet we have to spend all our time with her, which I found somewhat of a drag. Her own statements to the other characters are always short, often sour, and dull, so we wait for someone else to say or do something to move things along and hold our interest.
I give credit to Patchett for introducing one plot element I found a well-done surprise, and it perked up my interest for another hundred pages, but generally, she broadcasts her intentions without much subtlety, so by the end, when everything has happened just like we'd known for quite a while that it would, I felt relief--finally, yes, of course.
As a novella of maybe half the length, it would have been a stronger work, but for me, there was too much dead air.』
(What's all the fuss about??) 『Okay, I see all the stars and can read all the rave reviews, but honestly I just don't get it.
Sabine spent 22 years with a gay man who had his own significant other. Huh. HE had a significant other. She denied herself of having her own. She remained devoted to her gay partner/friend/confidant who, by the way, did NOT confide in Sabine, and is finally rewarded with marriage only after his significant other dies...and by that time he too is ill. Huh. The rest of the book is an homage to her dead husband, who was really only her husband in name. During this time we do get to meet his family and there is a good deal of character development and we start to like them and appreciate them and their story lines are developed and this is much more interesting than hearing about the dead husband and his dead lover and how Sabine spent 22 years happily being the 3rd wheel in the relationship....and then it ends. Yup. Ends. All the balls are in the air and it just ends. Oh sure...we can use our imaginations to create the rest of the story for ourselves, but really...all that time that was spent developing these storylines and then POOF....like magic...gone.
I was disappointed. His family is the story. She's boring. He's boring. His lover is boring. Only his family is interesting and we were robbed of that.』
(!st Patchett book) 『The Magician's Assistant This was my first read of a Patchett book and I enjoyed it. The characters were interesting and the story was intriguing.』 『A secretive magician's death becomes the catalyst for his partner's journey of self-discovery in this "enchanting" book (San Francisco Chronicle) "that is something of a magic trick in itself-a 1990s love story with the grace and charm of a nineteenth-century novel" (Newsweek).』 『The Magician's Assistantsustains author Ann Patchett's proven penchant for crafting colorful characters and marrying the ordinary with the fantastic. When Parsifal, Sabine's husband of more than 20 years and the magician of the title, suddenly dies, she begins to discover how she's glimpsed him only through smoke and mirrors. He has managed to keep hidden the existence of a family in Nebraska--his mother, two sisters, and two nephews. Sabine approaches them hungrily, as if they are a bridge to her beloved husband and a key to the mysteries he left behind.』
price：$3.91
L-Book ePublisher
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Crime Drama Romance -- What could be better?) 『In a book which starts like many "cop drama"s, cops arguing about attending a required training session, the way the main characters meet is a bit contrived. Once the reader gets past this point, however, the book takes off in an enjoyable, unpredictable fashion. I especially liked the way the author handles Dawn's "recovery" from rape. It is realistic and somewhat painful to "watch".
The characters in this book are enjoyable and fairly well developed, and inspite of the difficult subjects in the story, it is a compelling read. The main characters, Aiden and Dawn, are struggling with major psychological burdens, and yet they are easy to like and the reader is drawn into their lives. I especially like the realistic reactions of the secondary characters: Dawn's mother doesn't automatically like or embrace Aiden;and Dawn's "Aunt" Del is decidedly cool toward Aiden even though they are both cops and both love Dawn. Another secondary character, the Assistant District Attorney Kade Matheson, is a beautiful, powerful character who keeps everyone guessing and at arm's length.
At the end of the book, I wanted to connect with the characters again, and was delighted to discover the author had just released the sequel, "Next of Kin".I recommend both books for an entertaining read. And for the techies among us, both are also available as ebooks.
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(Worth the Price!) 『When I first seen the price for this book, I was thinking, "there's no book that well written!" Then I read Conflict of Interest by Jae and instantly changed my mind. The relationship of Aiden and Dawn in this book comes around in the most interesting way. Not wanting to give away the plot, I will just say that you need to pick it up and read it for yourself. Both characters have had their fair share of problems before, but together they find trust and belief not only together, but in themselves. I also liked the character of Kade Matheson, who in the sequel has some important decisions of her own to make and is a strong person in her own right. "Conflict of Interest" was the prequel book to "Next of Kin" and I highly recommend both of them.』
(Jae has me hooked) 『Buy it you will like it. I really liked this book and could not wait until I could read the next page.』
(Great story) 『I liked the characters. The writing is kinda amature - I expect the author will improve with more experience.』
(WELL DONE!!) 『First, let me say that for anyone concerned with the topic of sexual assault, that Jae(the author) has done an excellent job of showing the subject the sensitivity it deserves. Many times authors will exploit rape to drive a storyline. While it was the theme of the book, it was not depressing. It was handled in an uplifting way that portrayed Dawn(who was a sexual assault counselor, as a survivor and not a victim. With the help of Aiden(sex crimes det) she was able to not only bring her attacker to justice, but persue the budding romance that had started prior to her attack. Overall, I REALLY enjoyed this book. It dealt with a senstive subject , and realistically portrayed a romance between two strong, professional women. She also follows this up with the book Next of Kin,a continuation, which I am in the process of reading. I hope that there is more to come from this author.』 『Lesbian Fiction: Romance Crime - Aiden Carlisle and her fellow detectives are not exactly overjoyed at having to attend a law enforcement seminar, but their first lecturer is not at all what Aiden expected. Can Aiden keep from crossing the line when a brutal crime threatens to keep them apart - before they've even gotten together? Workaholic Detective Aiden Carlisle isn't looking for love - and certainly not at the law enforcement seminar she reluctantly agreed to attend. But their first lecturer is not at all what she expected. Psychologist Dawn Kinsley has just found her place in life. After a failed relationship with a police officer, she has sworn to herself never to get involved with another cop again, but she feels a connection to Aiden from the very first moment. Can Aiden keep from crossing the line when a brutal crime threatens to keep them apart - before they've even gotten together?』
price：$4.19
HarperOne
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (An Excellent Book Everyone Should Read) 『This is a wonderful book, and goes into a lot more detail than the movie did. The way Mary Griffith turned her life around and realized that the reason God didn't answer her prayers to "cure" her son was that there was nothing wrong with him, is message to all of us. Bobby was a perfectly normal young man, who could not find the love and support of his family, friends and church. It's a very sad world we live in when people are taunted, teased, tortured and even killed for loving someone. We can all learn a lesson from this book. I highly recommend it to anyone.』
(for parents and friends) 『This is a must reading for anyone! This is especially helpful, I think, for someone with a gay child. I had a nephew who was gay (recently deceased) and although that didn't bother me in the least, it has helped me understand more the problems that a gay person has and I know I must do all I can to help remove the stigma that being gay has.』
(Life Saver) 『I honestly believed this true story saved my life. I can relate so closely with Bobby, and I find comfort in knowing that I'm not alone. At the same time, I take his tragedy as a "what-not-to-do" guide book. I was on the verge of suicide, and strangely enough, his suicide saved me.
I recommend people who are struggling with considering suicide, dealing with their sexuality, parents and friends of GLBT people who want to understand and be accepting, and homophobic people to read this book. It may change how you view homosexuals and open you up to realizing the damage one can cause from what they say.
It changed my life; maybe it can change yours.』
(Prayer For Bobby) 『I suggest 2 u all 2 read this book b4 u judge any1 for wat they r.After reading this book u would understand alot of things.』
(Prayers for Bobby: A Cautionary Tale to Inspire and Warn) 『Leroy Aarons's book, "Prayers for Bobby" is an emotional story told in an extremely powerful way. In 1983, Bobby Griffith, unable to find acceptance of himself as a gay man, committed suicide at twenty years of age. His death led his family, and especially Mary Griffith, his mother, on a crusade to find meaning and validation for her son's life. The story has gained recent attention when it was turned into a Lifetime moving starring Sigourney Weaver.
Aarons tells the Griffith family's story through historical background, personal stories and Bobby's diary entries. Through his diary, the reader gets to know Bobby on his own terms. The entries are shocking and moving at the same time and reveal a true talent for writing.
Aarons argues a point without becoming disagreeable. This echoes Mary's style. Aarons and Mary seek to transform society by changing hearts and minds, rather than by condemning and criticizing. This style helps make the book accessible to a wide range of readers.
All readers, regardless of their positions on LGBT-issues, should be able to take something away from this book. LGBT people will be able to take some comfort in knowing they are not alone and that there are those who care for them. The loved ones of LGBT people will gain a deeper understanding of the pain and despair that sometimes lurk just beneath the surface.
Aarons has provided a useful afterword on the political efforts being made on behalf of gay youth and an appendix on organizations that can help those who find themselves struggling with the issue of homosexuality. These resources compliment the overarching theme of this book and all of Mary's work, which is to reach as many people as possible and to help them hold onto life.
"Prayers for Bobby" is a transformative read that I think would make the Griffith family proud. In its 271 pages, the spirit of Bobby lives on, serving as an inspiration and a warning for the current generation and generations beyond.』 『Bobby Griffith was an all-American boy ...and he was gay. Faced with an irresolvable conflict-for both his family and his religion taught him that being gay was "wrong"-Bobby chose to take his own life.
Prayers for Bobby, nominated for a 1996 Lambda Literary Award, is the story of the emotional journey that led Bobby to this tragic conclusion. But it is also the story of Bobby's mother, a fearful churchgoer who first prayed that her son would be "healed," then anguished over his suicide, and ultimately transformed herself into a national crusader for gay and lesbian youth.
As told through Bobby's poignant journal entries and his mother's reminiscences,Prayers for Bobbyis at once a moving personal story, a true profile in courage, and a call to arms to parents everywhere.
price：$5.42
Cleis Press
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Nice place to start...) 『Some really good information. She doesn't go into extreme depths in most topics, but does suggest other places to get that information.
She has very strong and obvious opinions about things such as natural child birth, breast feeding, and circumcision. If your personal values vary from hers those parts of the book can be a little frustrating to read.
Other than that it was a quick, entertaining, informative read. Her laid back tone and quotes from people who have been their keep this book feeling very personal.』
(So good, straight girls can use it!) 『I lent this to a friend who was trying to conceive and didn't know what to expect from insemination. I found it useful&so did she! This book covers many issues of conception, pregnancy, and birth. Not a substitute for a more complete pregnancy manual, though. Some of the suggestions are outlandish (eat the placenta?!?!). Some great resources in this book.』
(Bravo!!) 『LOVED this book! this made me SUPER excited about becoming a first-time mother
+great writing +supportive tone +perfect length
What R U waiting 4? GET THIS BOOK! 』
(Wonderful!) 『This is a wonderful book for any woman trying to conceive, and for those already pregnant. The author uses humor and real-life experiences to educate, making it easy to read and understand. Highly recommended for any lesbian who is considering getting preganant, as well as for her partner. (if there is one!)』
(Excellent!) 『Extremely happy with this book. It is ONE OF A KIND, and will truly help you on your journey. We are using it as we move along in the process of ttc, pregnancy, and birth! If you are a lesbian couple, this book will be invaluable to you. I give it 5 stars!』 『Written with humor and insight by a mom who herself rode the conception roller coaster, The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians will guide you every step of the way—from your first ovulation kit right up through the first weeks after your baby’s birth.
Rachel Pepper’s lively, easy-to-read guide is the first place to go for up-to-date information and sage advice on everything you need to know:
* Charting your body’s own fertility signs * New! Preconception planning for both singles and couples * Selecting a sperm bank or donor * Inseminating to maximize your chances of pregnancy * New! Latest information on fertility drugs * New! Sex, desire, and self-esteem during pregnancy * New! Protecting your legal rights as a lesbian family * New! Negotiating family roles * Labor, birth, and welcoming your baby * Support for partners and coparents * New! Completely updated resource guide featuring lesbian-friendly sperm banks and clinics, midwives, doulas, birth centers, and online resources』
price：$8.84
Minotaur Books
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Ellen Hart Transcendent) 『Ellen Hart's Jane Lawless series has always been long on plot, adequate on dialogue and weak on character development. "The Mirror and the Mask" adds the complexity of relationships that has been missing from Hart's earlier works. Annie's angst over Curt and Jane, as well as Radley (Octavia's soon-to-be-ex)'s struggle over doing what's right for Hattie add a human element that's all too often been missing or caricatured in Hart's work. Brava! for taking the Lawless series to a new height.』
(MYSTERY AND MAYHEM IN MINNEAPOLIS) 『With this, the 17th in Ellen Hart's highly successful Jane Lawless mystery series, we first meet 13-year-old Annie Andrews who lives in Traverse City, Michigan with her resort manager mom. Annie was happy, loved her school, and thought she and her mom were all that was needed after Annie's dad died. Apparently, mom didn't feel quite the same way because she's been corresponding with Johnny Archer, a prisoner who has just been released and is about to knock on their apartment door.
Flash forward to the present where we find our heroine/sleuth Jane in one of her Minneapolis restaurants, the Xanadu Club, where a pipe had burst causing a minor but nonetheless wet flood. Further, she's on the brink of 45 and there had been "a messy romantic breakup last November that had left her feeling uncharacteristically confused, sluggish, and depressed." Need we mention that she put opening another restaurant on hold due to the current economy?
Jane really doesn't need any more challenges but then in walks a full grown Annie Andrews looking for work, she was "tall, blond, and fashion model pretty." Jane puts Annie to work and soon agrees to help Annie find her stepfather, yep, the same Johnny Archer. Annie hasn't seen him since her mom's funeral some 12 years before.
For help in tracking down Archer Jane had turned to ex-cop Nolan which caused her overly dramatic best friend, Cordelia, to have a hissy fit. (Hart wisely often uses Cordelia for comic relief.) Nonetheless, it's not long before a hunt for a person turns into a murder.
Enjoy!
- Gail Cooke
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(fun Minneapolis mystery) 『In Minneapolis, restaurateur Jane Lawless, owner of the Lyme House restaurant and the Xanadu Club, delays her plans for opening a third establishment due to the economy. Instead she accepts a job as a professional private investor working for her friend and sleuth A.J. Nolan. She also hires bartender Annie Archer to work at her Xanadu Club.
Annie explains to her new boss that she left Steamboat Springs, Colorado in search of her stepfather who vanished soon after her mom died in 1990 in Traverse City, Michigan. She asks Jane to find him, which Jane agrees to do, but becomes a tad upset to realize her client-employee omitted key facts and she wonders why. Meanwhile, Northland Realty VP Susan Bowman is murdered at the home she shares with her spouse Jack and her two children medical school student Curt and high school senior Sunny. As Jane digs, she increasingly fears for Annie's life and anyone in her sphere especially Curt because she connects the two points Annie and Susan.
With Cordelia Thorn on a semi hiatus re her niece Hattie, Jane goes it alone as she investigates the almost two-decade old cold case of the disappearing stepfather. The story line is fast-paced from the moment Annie meets Jane while the two prime romantic relationships, Annie with Jane and Annie with Curt complicate a relatively simple plot. Although the prime investigation is somewhat limited, fans will enjoy the interactions between a strong cast who make for a fun Minneapolis mystery.
Harriet Klausner 』 『
Minneapolis restaurateur Jane Lawless is at crossroads. The rough economy has put her plans for a third restaurant on hold, and her long distance romance is on the rocks and quite possibly unsalvageable. Unsure of what to do next, she takes her good friend A. J. Nolan up on his standing offer to take her on as a private investigator.
While still in training, her first job seems simple enough. All she had to do is find Annie Archer’s stepfather. Jane tracks down a likely match—a man who has made a small fortune in real estate. While she’s happy to close her first case, she finds it hard to reconcile the difference between PI work—finding what people pay you to find—and uncovering the truth, the whole truth, especially when clues in this seemingly simple case point to more threatening family secrets than where Annie’s father has been hiding out.
Ellen Hart’sThe Mirror and the Maskis another engrossing mystery filled with the deceit and psychological intrigue that fans have come to expect from this Lambda and Minnesota Book Award--winning author.
price：$5.10
Seal Press
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Whipping Girl: A shrewd analysis of femme-phobia in America) 『I found Julia Serano's book, "Whipping Girl," to be full of very shrewd observations as to femme-phobia in modern American culture. Many of her observations were dead-on regarding bigotry towards not only trans women and effeminiate gay men, that is, hate being directed primarily toward the feminine itself, but towards the roots of fear of the feminine. The book explores why our culture discourages the feminine in individuals while encouraging the masculine, and on this level I found the discourse very insightful and accurate if somewhat academic.
Although her logic and common sense is very good, at times I found the book a bit too full of legalistic, persuasive argument and lacked in personal experiences that I could relate to. As a trans woman myself, although I agreed and understood whole-heartedly Ms. Serano's line of reasoning, I often found myself a little lost in the rhetoric which at times bordered on the partisan and philosophical. Sadly, at times the book's philosophical tone gets a little caught up in its own righteousness, vocabulary and hard-driven logic, and so loses heart in the process.
I would have enjoyed, and related, more I think to a story involving more personal and emotional anecdotes as well as the anti-transphobia partisanship that the book delves so deeply into. I suspect Ms. Serano's goal was to present a comprehensive and philosophical view from that of a trans woman feminist, which she does very well, and were I in a womens'-studies college class, this book might be an excellent text, however, for relaxing in the sun on a spring afternoon it began to seem a little dry and frankly made me sleepy.
I'm imagine the author might counter that there are many other books of the "personal anecdotal" variety which I could read instead, but that this volume was written as a serious exploration of feminist philosophy from a transgender angle. Assuming the intent was a serious (very serious) study of the roots of femme phobia and transphobia in American culture, the book succeeds brilliantly. As pure entertainment, however, I'm sad to say I found it somewhat lacking, although I don't think entertainment was its sole intent. Far from it.
Nonetheless, an interesting read with some great insights to bigotry towards the feminine in our culture. A good read for GLBT and trans folks with an activist bent.』
(Essential Information for the Intelligent and Open-Minded !) 『Julia Serano's exceptionally written book, "Whipping Girl" is both Serano's own story but more importantly a carefully written text about trans women. Her experiences and data as documented are compelling and essential reading for those who wish to understand what this is all about. Brava!Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity』
(Things that just needed to be said) 『The author of this book brings feminist (&trans issues) to light in such a fantastic way, exposing hurtful dogma and exclusionary policies, and demonstrating the marginalization of all things feminine not only in feminism but amongst the G&L communities. Her writing style is convincing, entertaining, and makes such a clear argument for the case she is making. I couldn't help but have hope that maybe feminist can become a good word again.』
(Way too acedemic for its own good. But still worth a read.) 『She is the anti-Judith Butler of gender studies in acedemia, and that alone is a good thing! Every trans-political issue is tackled like a line backer. Though I'd rather see books like this be written in a more approachable manner, it's still a good one if you can see past the acedemic mumbo jumbo, relentless "big word" use and the dissertation style pesentation.
Worth the read if your more political about your gender.』
(A fine line between being critical/constructive and grinding an ax/being overly pedantic) 『As the title of this review suggests, there is, at least for me, quite a fine line between making critical, thoughtful commentary and the degeneration into being pedantic and, for lack of a better term, grinding one's ax.
In this book, Serano has one foot in each of those approaches, sort to speak. She makes some very insightful comments, provides helpful terms and vocabulary that are both original and useful. In addition, she approaches Judith Butler's 'Queer Theory' with a critical eye. This is especially laudable as oftentimes there's a rather complacent and unquestioned acceptance of queery theory in much of the academy.
For readers unfamiliar with this concept - queer theory, in short, postulates that gender is merely performance and there is no such thing as 'man' or 'woman' as these are 'inventions' of social convention. I feel that Serano, as a trained biologist is qualified to provide an alternative and progressive viewpoint on this topic.
There is tremendous tension between many in the larger transsexual&genderqueer communities. Recriminations are common as genderqueer people have in many cases accused transsexuals of recreating the dominant gender binary which they perceive as oppressive. Conversely, transsexuals have charged genderqueers with being a movement that is a mere fad and specific demographic comprised of overwhelmingly white, middle-class, urban, hipsters who have no idea what oppression and violence directed at transsexuals is like.
There is a middle ground within these two extremes that would respect difference and work on forming affinities and alliances. I think this is , in part, what Serano is heeding as she argues for an end to the degeneration of conventional femininity. The author's presmise and one I agree with is that being feminine does not make a person a mere dupe or willing accomplice of the system, if a person expresses themselves in this way because of genuine, honest desire.
In addition, the author discusses hormones and other aspects of transition. Furthermore, she illustrates how transsexuals are portrayed in the media in what can only be described as caricature: hyper-feminine, devious, artificial, and mere constructs of medicine. She contrasts this with how other forms of (non-trans) femininity are presented and framed in conventional discourse. These are some of the strong points of Serano's analysis and well worth careful review.
Having noted a few of the positives aspects of her book, I also feel obliged to note qualities that I did not care for in this work. As a trans woman myself, I feel empathy for the righteous anger that permeates through Serano's book having experienced a great deal of it too.
Yet for all the all too real violence and issues of discrimination that face the transsexual community, I also feel that we have to move past anger and hostility. Such attitudes are frequently manifested in overly pedantic tendencies that I believe tend to alienate non-trans people as well as hinder the formation of alliances and affinities between the trans community and other communities.
On a practical note, this serves to make the book take on an air of redundancy at times as well as seeming like a rather well refined rant.
I've spoken with several non-trans, (or as the author would say 'cisgendered'), friends&family who while moved and sympathetic to the issues Serano raises, were eventually put off by what they felt was the very angry, redundant tone of the book.
Reading it as a trans person with academic and critical leanings, I feel as though a tremendous amount of the material involves things and concepts I've simply already heard, many, many times. It becomes an exercise in preaching to the choir, sort to speak.
Which, while valuable, also might leave one searching for something else in an alternative voice espousing a more whole and spiritual aesthetic.
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A provocative manifesto,Whipping Girltells the powerful story of Julia Serano, a transsexual woman whose supremely intelligent writing reflects her diverse background as a lesbian transgender activist and professional biologist. Serano shares her experiences and observations— both pre- and post-transition — to reveal the ways in which fear, suspicion, and dismissiveness toward femininity shape our societal attitudes toward trans women, as well as gender and sexuality as a whole.
Serano's well-honed arguments stem from her ability to bridge the gap between the often-disparate biological and social perspectives on gender. She exposes how deep-rooted the cultural belief is that femininity is frivolous, weak, and passive, and how this“feminine” weakness exists only to attract and appease male desire.
In addition to debunking popular misconceptions about transsexuality, Serano makes the case that today's feminists and transgender activist must work to embrace and empower femininity— in all of its wondrous forms.
price：$5.10
Cleis Press
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Provocative Gay Erotica) 『LaBonte, Richard (editor) and James Lear (introduction). "Best Gay Erotica 2009", Cleis Press, 2009.
Provocative Gay Erotica
Amos Lassen
James Lear who has written three erotic male novels selected the entries for this anthology and wrote the introduction. Here is a collection of very compelling gay erotica. Erotica is tricky to write in that it needs to have literary value as well. Smut for the sake of smut is not very interesting. This is the very best of literary gay male erotica. Erotica must do two things--pull the reader in and get him aroused. A third task of erotica is to satisfy the reader sexually and provide a way for him to find sexual release. But it is not limited to these three things even though its primary function is that sexual release. We all remember the most erotic stories we have ever read and they become ideals for whatever other erotica we may read. There is nothing better than the short story by which to portray erotica because of its very nature of being short. We can then move onto another. There are 18 highly erotic stories here--something for every taste, Edited by Richard LaBonte and selected by James Lear, we have the best of the best. The list of authors includes seasoned favorites like Jeff Mann, Vincent Diamond and Mathilda Bernstein Sycamore and newcomers like Jamie Freeman and Robert Patrick. 』 『
Cleis’Best Eroticaseries is the best-selling gay erotica series in America and with good reason. It sets the standard for erotic writing with searing action and stories that are smart, edgy, authentic, and wickedly inventive. Designed for your reading pleasure,Best Gay Erotica 2009includes 20 of the hottest, best-written man-to-man sex stories to appear in print this year. Featuring the works of Simon Sheppard, Jeff Mann, Jamie Freeman, Robert Patrick, and more, these down-and-dirty page-turners showcase unique and in-depth characters that reflect gay lives not often found in erotic stories. From casual hook-ups to highly charged street encounters to darkbackrooms, the men in this collection all let their lust and passions loose for all to read and enjoy.
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