price：$16.95
Intaglio Publications
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (So Good!!!!) 『This is such a good read, it is so light hearted and at times funny, even if the story is based on tragedy...a nice romance.』 『After the untimely death of a former lover, Casey Bennet receives a letter from Julie's lawyer, begging Casey to help Julie's partner, Liz Kennedy, and their adorable, yet precocious three-year old, Skye, who are now alone.
An avowed bachelorette, Casey has no idea what's in store when she grudgingly agrees to help Liz, who, by the way, is also pregnant and due in four months.
Casey, Liz, and little Skye find themselves in for a hilarious, tender ride that will change their lives forever.』
price：$4.78
Cleis Press
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Excellent Collection) 『Great saucy, sexy lesbian erotica that pulls you along with each page. Of the several books in this genre have come out in the past few years, this one is really the best. It definitely kept me up "after midnight." :-)』
(The best anthology from this publisher to date) 『 The editor has a great selection of authors starting with the headliner Radclyffe. The 27 Authors include some real standouts:
This from the publisher's web site - An intimate encounter in a movie theater halfway around the world. A passionate affair with a married woman. A weekend of role-playing with two women and their "headmistress."
The gals in this book tell powerful, raw, senuous tales. They express their sultry, playful, and sometimes downright dirty secrets as never before. These women bare all, describing not only their deepest fantasies, but the hot and heavy truth of their sexual deedsinside and outside the bedroom.
Peer in during a young woman's first time getting tag-teamed. Enjoy a rollicking "Toy Story" that's certainly not rated G. Accept a red-hot Valentine's Day gift any horny lesbian would be grateful to receive. In short, curl up--along or with a lover--and discover what lesbians are getting up to...after midnight. 』 『The uncensored words of real lesbians describing their hottest, wildest erotic adventures. This real-life erotica collection is like peeking into the secret diaries of some very frisky girls. In this collection, lesbians from across the country reveal their deepest, most intimate erotic secrets— things they wouldn't dare tell anyone else. Like the blisteringly hot story of 21-year-old Jessica who seduces her mother's best friend. Or Stacy J.'s confession of her very naughty one-night stand that lasts four days. Plus, swaggering butch studs J.P. and Carla enter a sexual wager that leavesreaders breathless.』
price：$3.91
Cleis Press
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (The Secret Tunnel) 『You can't help but feel that Agatha Christie would love to be seated next to James Lear on a long train trip, through scenic mountains and dark tunnels, with hours to observe and gossip and draw conclusions together. As a huge Agatha Christie fan, I loved how James tips his hat to Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, before jamming it full of horny men, bawdy sex and a devil may care attitude--and with a mystery thrown in to boot! James writes so swiftly, so wittily, I can't help but grin with pleasure!』
(Great book) 『This, like all of Lear's books I've read, is a fun, entertaining read. Easy to read in a day or two. Just sheer enjoyment.』
(Intrigue, Mystery, and Double Entendre) 『Trains, mystery, romance. Of course the crazy title about the secret tunnel turns out to be...well it's more than a manly passage. I guess there was a sale on summer type reading and I bought and read three like so much buttered popcorn. Fun stuff, though』
(Explicit gay sex and a good intricate mystery) 『Sequel to "The Back Passge" (which I never read). This takes place in (I believe) the early 1920s. Handsome, muscular "Mitch" Mitchell is traveling from Scotland to London to see an ex--"Boy" Morgan. Aboard the train he's on a murder occurs and there's plenty of suspects. Among them: hot Belgian power bottom Bertrand; dizzy starlet Daisy Athensay; her publicist Peter Dickinson; hot bisexual matinee idol Hugo Taylor and many others.
Very quick read chock full of explicit sex and twisted relationships. The characters are interesting, the mystery intriguing and the sex...it's almost nonstop. That was one of my problems--I have nothing against explicit gay sex and it IS necessary to the plot but it sometimes gets tiresome. There's way too much at times. I also didn't like the orgy at the end where things go from sexy to downright sick and cruel. Also the mystery was a little TOO convoluted at the end. I had to reread the explanation at the end to get it clear. Still this is a quick sexy mystery. Recommended with reservations.』
(Less realistic and more obviously tongue-in-cheek than The Back Passage) 『Warning: This review might contain what some people consider SPOILERS.
Rating: 7/10
PROS: - As twisty-turny a plot as its predecessor. Seriously--Lear is closer to being a contemporary Agatha Christie (with a few alterations here and there, granted) than any other author I've encountered. The plot points pile one on top of another on top of another (ad nauseum, it seems on occasion), and there are so many characters as to make one dizzy at times. - Even more wicked a sense of humor than its predecessor. This is only the second of Lear's works I've read, the first having been The Back Passage, but his writing contains wit and cleverness in abundance. And he recognizes (and strives for, I imagine) the parallels between his stories and the English detective stories from the first half of the twentieth century, even going so far as to poke fun at his own adherence to the mystery formula: "Oh, I love this bit," one character says just before the narrator launches into his tell-all at the book's conclusion. "When the detective has got everyone into the same room, and suddenly everything becomes clear." - Plentiful sex of various shades and colors. I didn't find it `hot' per se, because very little of it is emotional...at all...but if you're looking for raunchy sex and a character who's as randy as a jackrabbit, they're both in full supply here.
CONS: - The plot is almost too convoluted. I must confess I found my mind wandering off during the big tell-all scene because there were just so many characters and so much that had to be accounted for that I stopped caring after several pages about exactly which person contributed exactly which action to the muddle. - Every male character in the book is gay. (Okay, okay, some of them are bi.) And no, I'm not exaggerating. When seen as part of a larger, humorous work, the abundance of guys wanting to get it on with other guys is funny, naturally. But there was a point about halfway through the book when I got a little exasperated (though to be honest, that went away and my amusement returned later on), if only because Lear really is a masterful storyteller and I thought for just a moment, "You're using this as a crutch when you're good enough not to need it." - The same bothersome little romance...thing...that comes up at the end of The Back Passage returns here, and I don't see the point of it. Mitch has a faithful (or so we're led to believe) lover at home and isn't away from him for more than a couple of hours before he cheats on him, and before the trip is all said and done, he's had sex with 8 or 10 different men, most of them multiple times. This isn't a romance; okay, I get it. But why tell us about the hapless, ill-treated lover at all?
Overall comments: If you're looking for a book with a plot that will keep you guessing, particularly if you enjoy tongue-in-cheek humor, this is an excellent read. It's not realistic, nor does it portray even the ghost of a real human connection on any level other than the physical. Erotica, yes. Romance, no.』 『Handsome, muscular Edward "Mitch" Mitchell is back in this steamy send-up of Agatha Christie'sMurder On The Orient Express, travelling from Edinburgh to London for a reunion with his ex, "Boy" Morgan. All aboard the Flying Scotsman for a ride that's anything but smooth, as Mitch discovers his fellow travellers include Belgian power bottom Bertrand, sleazy starlet Daisy Athenasy and her butch publicist, Peter Dickinson. Add to the recipe a group of kilt-wearing soldiers, some very accommodating railway workers and a dead body tumbling out of the toilet, ant you have a magical mix of comedy, mystery and non-stop sex.』
price：$5.10
Alyson Books
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (dissappointed) 『I was hoping to find at least some stories of love-attachment, passion, and descriptions of vulnerable, sometimes hot, first time sex or love-making. Out of seven stories I've read thus far, majority seem to come from a porn plot. With stereotypes of loose woman. Like group sex, and the first timer ate one woman three hours, while the other women watched and changed CD, like it was an aerobic event. Seemed more about lust/porn, rather than the feelings that took over to compel a woman to first make love with another woman. So if your looking for some tasteless plots, along with hopefully, ones with feeling, have not read one yet. Keep looking, or write you own book.』
(Very stimulating.) 『This was my first time reading lesbian erotica by a different author, I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. This book held my attention for hours on end.』
(Amazing book...completely hot!) 『First timers was by-far one of the hottest things to read. The definition,detail and story lines on the different stories (and a huge range of first timers) is simply beautiful. Being able to relate to some (not all) of the stories was really awesome...and not being able to pull away and stop reading was my indication that i really enjoyed it. i'll be lookin forward to reading more. =]』
(Loved it) 『Wow, this was the first in my books I began reading. Once again loved it. The passion, and feelings totally made me addicted to others like this. Since I've been with my first girlfriend for 6 and 1/2 years I'm totally addicted to knowing when it happens to others. Love it and will look for more.
Great Buy』
(Best anthology ever from this publisher...) 『This collection has 31 excellent stories -
Just a few of the headliners -
Therese Szymanski - 3 stories Radclyffe - 2 stories Barbara Johnson Gun Brooke Rachel Kramer Bussel Lynne Jamneck Alison Tyler Joy Parks
This anthology is not to be missed and hang on to it, because the stories are so good you will want to read them again.
from the publisher's web site - FIRST-TIMERS has it all. Inside these red-hot pages you'll hear about finding your G-spot, having a one-night stand, and public sex by some of today's hottest authors, including Gun Brooke, Joy Parks, Therese Szymanski, and Alison Tyler.
First-time strap-ons, spankings, role-playing, threesomes, outdoor sex, first love, and first affairs--these stories are 100-percent real and 110-percent hot! 』 『
Oh, that delicious, unforgettable first time. These lusty, passionate, exciting stories recount all kinds of sexy, sweaty firsts between women: first-time strap-ons, spankings, and role-playing, first loves and first affairs. This collection gathers the best true stories inspired by the most memorable firsts. They are 100 percent real and 110 percent hot!
Rachel Kramer Busselpreviously edited the best-selling erotica collectionUp All Night. She is the co-author ofThe Lesbian Sex Book, and is a sex columnist forThe Village Voice. She lives in New York.
price：$2.61
L-Book ePublisher
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (WOW) 『Wow... Wow... I will give this book my highest recommendation. This author is 'star material'. RJ, honestly had me: in tears during the misunderstanding phase, grinning like an idiot, laughing like a kookaburra, and my wife kept asking me if I was alright when I was breathing heavily.
This book has the lot. The emotional roller coaster will entertain, mesmerize and engulf you. The story is endearing and the inclusion of Willy the Great Dane will have you googling 'great dane harlequin' just to see what these dogs look like. Her description is impeccable and she has made this huge furry friend a 'signature' of her writing. The plot is believable, the writing superb. This story leaves you with a satisfied well loved feeling. Congratulations Ms Nolan, you have written another brilliant story.
』 『Lesbian Fiction: Romance - Little did Kris know that the traditional first baseball game of the season played each April between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers would change her life. Tripping in front of the dark-haired Erin and caught ogling to boot, was only the preamble for the tall blonde, as both ended up splashed with beer in the stands and laughing good naturedly about the accident and clean-up. So begins what will be bound to open old wounds and make both women stronger as they find in each other a connection, and love, lust, trust, kids and trouble times two and more will decidedly make their relationship a rocky one but ultimately worth pursuing.』
price：$6.38
Presidio Press
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (A Piece of My Heart: The Stories of 26 Women Who Served in Vietnam) 『This book is just what I was looking for. It arrived in very good condition and in a timely fashion.』
(Suzanne) 『This book was very inspiring to read especially since I am a Gulf war veteran myself and have grown up during the time. I really appreciated there stories.』
(Sad, sometimes funny, and should be required reading...) 『I read this every once in a while to gain perspective and to make sure I hear the stories of these women. To make sure I'm aware of, and to acknowledge their sacrifices. They touched so many lives then, and are still making a difference in other ways now. I think this should be required reading for every woman.』
(A compelling collection of Vietnam memories) 『"A Piece of My Heart: The Stories of 26 American Women Who Served in Vietnam," by Keith Walker, is a powerful addition to the large body of writings about the Vietnam War. Walker's technique for compiling this book was to interview the featured women and turn the transcripts of the interviews into chapters. One chapter is drawn from a dual interview of two of the women, and another chapter consists of a letter written by a woman whom Walker did not get to interview. The book is full of black-and-white photographs that further document the women's service in Vietnam. Also noteworthy is the stirring foreword by entertainer Martha Raye, who briefly discusses her own experiences in Vietnam.
Most of the women featured were Army nurses, but the book also includes women who served as WACs, Red Cross personnel, a civilian flight attendant, a USO worker, and more. There are some significant recurring themes that connect a number of chapters: the experience of being under hostile fire; men, women, sex, and dating in the war zone; encounters with the Vietnamese people; fun and recreation in Vietnam; challenges the women faced in doing their jobs in a war zone; and personal and psychological problems some of the women faced after returning home from Vietnam. Also, two of the women discuss possible Agent Orange-connected health problems faced by children they had after serving.
There are some extremely graphic and disturbing accounts by some of the nurses as they recall the horrific injuries suffered by their patients, as well as their own struggles to deliver compassionate care in the combat zone environment. There are many other noteworthy memories, some heartbreaking, some funny. Army nurse Pat Johnson describes painting the barracks "red-and-white striped with pink polka dots." Entertainer Bobbi Jo Pettit recalls touring Vietnam as part of an all-girl band called "The Pretty Kittens." Navy nurse Maureen Walsh delivers a vivid account of an enemy rocket attack at Da Nang.
The voices of these women strike many tones: feisty, introspective, proud, caring. I was especially moved by the memories of post-war reunions and experiences at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. I consider this book to be an absolutely essential complement to the many fine works, both fiction and nonfiction, written by male Vietnam veterans. Recommended as a companion text: Wallace Terry's "Bloods: An Oral History of the Vietnam War by Black Veterans," which is similar in both format and impact to this book.』
(Stunning Oral history= a must read) 『Written in 1985 when many of the wounds of Vietnam still bled fresh, Keith Walker interviewed 26 women who served in country in a variety of capacities. The result of this ambitious and courageous project is a heartbreaking, captivating and ultimately transcendent oral history.
The stories here filled with an evolution that mirrors the changes of perception that accompanied the war. This is not only a history of women in Vietnam (a history all too frequently too overlooked)but also a history of America as well. Each woman, in her own way experiences the journey from ambition to horror to disillusionment to healing. Many of the women interviewed (as of 1985)are still works very much in progress- as our Nation is as well.
This oral history depicts not only depicts the immediate horrors and consequences of combat but most importantly the post combat experience as well along with the living conditions and political environment as seen in the first person.
Later adapted (by Shirley Lauro) into a powerful dramatic event, A PIECE OF MY HEART makes for a must read for anyone interested in either Vietnam history specifically or American history in general.
A classic.』 『"Records the memories of a war in the words of those women courageous enough to walk into hell." --San Francisco Chronicle』 『A decade after America pulled out of Vietnam, the seeds of the often heart- wrenching oral history,A Piece of My Heart, were sown when writer and filmmaker Keith Walker met a woman who had been an emergency room nurse in Cu Chi and Da Nang. She and 25 others recount the time they spent "in country" as part of 15,000 American women who volunteered or served as nurses and in the military. After working on too many mutilated young men, one nurse tells of wanting to ask her mother to "check around and see if she could find one whole eighteen-year- old." Like male veterans, many returned with post-traumatic stress disorder. They found it hard to shake the numbness that made a war zone bearable or to settle into a life minus manic highs and lows. "The one thing Nam did for me was that I felt like I could walk on water," says a nurse, a conviction that made later jobs seem worthless or impossibly bland.』
price：$8.48
Doubleday
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Pulls you in reading!) 『This was my first E. Lynn Harris novel. It was good. I think I'll read the other series as time permits.』
(Never received this product.) 『I don't know how this book is because I have never received it. I hate to write a bad review because it is not the writer's fault.』
(Good) 『I had to see what all the hoopla was about after hearing his name after I read the WONDERFUL 2 books by Frederick Smith (now THOSE are worth reading!). This book was very good and I'm reading his others but not enjoying them as much. Very syrupy. Rather predictable, at least for far as something will happen to keep everyone confused.』
(Sadly, Poor Writing.) 『E. Lynn Harris has one thing to his credit with this sorry attempt at a novel- that is he is probably the first to openly explore gay and 'down low' sexuality in the Black American context. But that is all this and his other books offer. His characters are undeveloped, as is the novel's plot. Making what could have been a rather interesting novel, quite boring. His writing is completely void of any kind of intrigue, vivid description, or even distinct style. One wonders how such poor writing, could have ever been published. Thankfully, I have not bought any of his books- and I will never borrow or read another!』
(Wow) 『This is Harris' first novel but this is the second novel I have read from him.My first was his latest,I Say A Little Prayer.This was a really well written book,currently I'm reading Just As I am.Sometimes I got a little confused at the message Harris was sending.Sometimes I feel like he's telling us,his audience,to be on the look-out for who's down-low because of all the diseases and that most people believe it only exists or originates from the gay community.Then sometimes I think he is comforting the actual gay people and letting them know they don't stand alone.I guess Harris pulls a multi-moral on us.Either way it was such a good read.KEEP IT UP HARRIS』 『Available at last, E. Lynn Harris's beloved first novel in a hardcover edition.
Just a few years ago, E. Lynn Harris was selling his self-published novelInvisible Lifeout of the back of his car. Today he is a bestselling publishing sensation, with more than one million copies of his four novels sold. To celebrate Harris's incredible success, and offer his fans the opportunity to own, at last, a hardcover version ofInvisible Life, Doubleday is proud to announce a special edition of the book so many have cherished.
Invisible Lifeis the story of a young man's coming of age. Law school, girlfriends, and career choices were all part of Raymond Tyler's life, but there were other, more terrifying issues for him to confront. Being black was tough enough, but Raymond was becoming more and more conscious of sexual feelings that he knew weren't "right." He was completely committed to Sela, his longtime girlfriend, but his attraction to Kelvin, whom he had met during his last year in law school, had become more than just a friendship. No matter how much he tried to suppress them, his feelings were deeply sexual.
Fleeing to New York to escape both Sela and Kelvin, Raymond finds himself more confused than ever before. New relationships--both male and female--give him enormous pleasure but keep him from finding the inner peace and lasting love he so desperately desires. The horrible illness and death of a friend force Raymond, at last, to face the truth.
Invisible Lifehas been hailed as "one of the most thought-provoking books--since James Baldwin's Another Country" (Richmond Voice), and Harris's "stories have become the toast of bookstores, reading groups, men, women, and gay and straight people" (Atlanta Journal-Constitution).
Proceeds from the sale of this special fifth anniversary edition will go to the E. Lynn Harris Foundation, a charitable organization that gives young people across the country the opportunity to study writing with established authors, and also aids emerging artists.』
『E. Lynn Harris's track record as a bestselling novelist began here, with the story of Raymond Tyler, who, after years of questioning his sexual identity, finds himself torn between a married male lover and Nicole, the talented actress with whom he imagines himself able to spend the rest of his life. With a rich cast of supporting characters and emotionally wrenching plot twists, this debut proved popular enough in a self-published edition to catch the attention of Doubleday, which bought the rights toInvisible Lifeand has published each of Harris's four subsequent novels, including two sequels,Just As I AmandAbide with Me.』
price：$7.99
Bantam
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Good quick read/) 『Rubyfruit Jungle is a nice quick read. You could probably get it done in a day or two. The story is interesting and Molly Bolt's character keeps you engaged as you root for her to overcome her struggles with sexual freedom and identity. Definitely recommend this to anyone looking for something short, but to get them thinking.』
(A little bit disappointed) 『I have to say I was expecting something a little better from all the reviews. I gave the book 3 stars for its humor and originality but other than that I thought it was lame. I wouldn't call it a page turner by any stretch of the imagination but give it read if you want to laugh..... And it's only 250 pages.』
(One of the best novels ever!) 『I have a lot of novels over the years, and I have to say this 1973 novel by Rita Mae Brown is one of the best written pieces of modern literature that I've ever seen. I like a straightforward writing style, which she excels at. I also enjoy characters that stay with you long after you read the book.
Molly Bolt is a woman few people can forget once they are introduced. Molly starts life with overwhelming disadvantages and overcomes them with desire to succeed and a wonderful sense of humor. Central to Molly's character is the fact that she discovers early on that she is a lesbian. She keeps this information almost exclusively to herself because she knows others won't accept it, (especially her narrow minded, ignorant, controlling mother).
The wonderful thing about Molly, however, is that she never sees anything wrong with it. It's part of who she is and she embraces it fully. This was a landmark novel when it was written, because many lesbian novels of the time had characters who hated themselves because of their lesbianism and had unhappy lives because of this perceived flaw. Meeting a character like Molly in the 70's was truly groundbreaking. It's one of the reasons Rita Mae Brown has such a huge following. Rubyfruit Jungle
Please note that this is not just a "gay novel" it has much broader appeal. Molly is a strong character who overcomes her disadvantaged background to follow her dreams of becoming a flim maker and getting a degree. This is a modern, confident, self possessed woman that would serve as role model to any young woman, gay or straight. Her adventures along the way are hilarious, touching, disturbing and life affirming. It's a book you can read straight through because the fast paced wit and writing style make it hard to put down.
If you've never read this book, you're missing a treat!』
(Fantastic book, like GLTBQ literature should be) 『This book is wonderful and I'm a different person for reading it. You'll miss Molly Bolt once you've finished it. Can't say enough about this book, but I also can't articulate how much it affected me. Give it a shot, you won't regret it.』
(Great Read) 『I picked this up at a book sale and it was excellent! It's engaging, funny, and beautiful-- I stayed up all night to finish it and suggested it to friends.』 『Bawdy and moving, the ultimate word-of-mouth bestseller, Rubyfruit Jungle is about growing up a lesbian in America--and living happily ever after.』
price：$2.80
Picador
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (zzZZZzzzzZZZ) 『Pretentious, self-indulgent, and by far the most boring book I have read in a very long time.』
(poor) 『Seemed like a crybaby [...]. If you like child porn or gay [...] then yes this book is for you. If you don't well then it was a waste of time. Luckily I bought it at the dollar tree so I only wasted [...] on it. I could not have been more dissapointed. Some of the stories just seem way too farfetched, others go into gross detail that does not seem necessary for the story. There is a million and one fantastic [...]novels/biographies, this is not one of them.』
(make that 3.5 stars...) 『One would think 'Mississippi Sissy' would be a memoir about a gay man struggling with, and overcoming homophobia. Nope, it's not that at all. Well it's certainly a memoir of a gay man growing up in Mississippi but he barely makes reference to any sort of homophobia. Instead we have the author carefully selecting important episodes in his life, mostly involving racial issues of the 1960s, and presents them to the reader in a haphazard fashion. A couple of these episodes are simply terrific - that is, painfully moving. But too many fall flat. And the author seems to dwell on certain facets (eg, going into extremely graphic detail on his homosexual acts) and dismisses others (eg, he devotes all of two sentences about a girlfriend he feared he had impregnated). And why he suddenly injects the memoir of his brother meeting Billy Graham is anyone's guess, ... the author wasn't present at this meeting.
Bottom line: a couple of marvelous vignettes generally saves this well written yet sloppy autobiography.』
(Why didn't I write this?) 『This is not a review as much as it is a kick in the butt to me for not writing it! (I can also furnish a photo holding a baseball bat) I grew up in Tupelo Mississippi in the 50's and about a third of this book is of my own experience. I could have added the sexual experiences with the Baptist minister or the choir director or the Cub Scout leader and made a bit longer book or added more about my own escape to New York City. It was a joy to read and to know I was not alone at the time even though, of course, we all thought we were alone. An enjoyable read and the vernacular was a joy to "hear" again.』
(Moving) 『This is the most moving book I have read in a very very long time. It took me through the full range of emotions--laughter to tears. It had such a hold on me I finished it in one day. It made me feel like being 11 years old again reading "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" for the first time.』 『
Mississippi Sissyis destined to become an American classic
In a book that echoes the time-honored fiction of Harper Lee and Flannery O'Connor and memoirs by Mary Karr and Augusten Burroughs, Kevin Sessums brings the American South and the experiences of a strange little Mississippi boy to life.
price：$5.10
Alyson Books
Usually ships in 24 hours Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review (Introspective memoir details porn star's coming-of-age) 『Porn-star-to-be Aiden Shaw was twenty-one when he left his college studies, and took a job at a "gentlemen's club" as a masseur, which was really a front to turn tricks. Besides his work, his nights were filled with partying in London's drug-infused club scene, as well as moonlighting gigs as an independent callboy. Aiden's physical attributes made him a success in his endeavors in prostitution, and he convinced himself that he was happy in doing this for a living, although he dreamed of writing, and had already drafted a screenplay. His introspective thoughts throughout the book make you realize there was significantly more to this young man than a pretty face (or an impressive body appendage).
This is actually a prequel to his other memoir, "My Undoing: Love in the Thick of Sex, Drugs, Pornography, and Prostitution," which dealt primarily with his escapades in America as a porn star. "Sordid Truths" ends after Aiden's initial trip to America, and his meeting with porn direction/impresario Chi-Chi La Rue, who would be one of the guidance forces for him in that career. Provides a nice prospective as to what factors in his earlier life got him to that point, and likely to be of interest mostly to his fans. Overall, a fairly well-written and engaging memoir, though he has a tendency to occasionally go off onto tangents and dwell on his fantasies about certain men he met along the way. I would give it three escapist stars out of five.
- Bob Lind, Echo Magazine 』
(To Be Smart, Beautiful, and a Whore: `Sordid Truths' by Aiden Shaw) 『MEMOIR | Hopefully you know who Aiden Shaw is by the "Sex and the City" reference alone. However, in case you are too young or too prude to know, Mr. Shaw was one of the highest, if not the highest paid gay porn star in history.
British born, he made his way through the California porn industry with his rugged good looks and one of the largest dicks in the industry. Today, retired and HIV positive, Shaw has turned his attention to other pursuits. To date he has written 3 novels, 2 biographies, (one of which became a best-seller), 2 books of poetry, produced and written 2 albums, and managed to get a masters in Creative and Life Writing.
His newest book, "Sordid Truths," tells the story leading up to where his first biography "My Undoing: Love in the Thick of Sex, Drugs, Pornography, and Prostitution," begins. Starting with his first trick, the story documents Aiden's journey of going from a college dropout, to prostitute, to drug dealer, and eventually porn star.
One cannot help being a little cynical when picking up any book by a porn star (yes, there are many). Despite many of us believing we are open minded and liberal, many still believe deep down that porn stars are just uneducated meth-heads whose parents never loved them--and at first "Sordid Truths" reads as much. Alternating between graphic, blush-worthy sex scenes and long-winded monologues, Aiden attempts to show us how despite being a whore he is also smart, witty, and maybe a little deep.
Yet by the end of the book you find yourself caring about what happens to Aiden next. You feel for him and begin seeing similar traits of yourself and people you know in him. The real sordid truth is, deep down he is just like any of us. Despite having a beautiful body, an amazing cock, and money out the ying-yang he is horribly insecure. He wants us to know that he is more than a sex machine or a whore and that the path he walked down could have been chosen by anyone of us. As corny as it sounds, at the end of the day he just wants to be loved. While not a piece of award winning literature "Sordid Truths" in the end, is a thoughtful, sexy book, that will heat up any a cold night.
[...] 』
(As honest as you can handle) 『As an author myself, who writes specifically to dodge sex, it seemed odd when a friend of mine heard me start to praise Aiden's book. I'd gotten the book from my fellow co-workers at Regent Media and got right into studying it. My friend asked me, "doesn't this book represent exactly what you're opposed to?" What I'm opposed to being the idea that gay fiction has to fit into the categories of porn, camp, or tragedy. My answer to this question was, no. This is a memoir. How would you go about telling the life of Aiden Shaw, especially the grimy and important parts, without being graphic enough to be honest. The details of sex in the book do not propel the story but rather, I think that the author is trying to express the absurdity and grotesqueness of how his life became normal. I think that the moment when he is kneeling on a bed, staring into the eyes of another prostitute, wishing to kiss him, while between them is a john with several rods up inside him and a plastic bag on his head. On a line by itself, amidst all this, Shaw states "It was so romantic." I think that is what he is trying to say with this work. While the salaciousness of his story certainly will command a certain price point, just as Shaw describes himself, it's his personality and his way that keep you interested. Sex, as he points out often and harshly, is fleeting. This memoir is more than fleeting, the sex leaves you, and the man remains.』 『
Sordid Truthschronicles the author’s ascent from being just another broke college boy who dabbled with the idea that he could sell his young body for hard cash, to becoming the internationally renowned adult film superstar. After finishing just one year of his degree, Aiden Shaw was twenty-one and easily lured away from study by the heady mix of sex and money in London. Within a short time on the scene, he was something of a celebrity in his field, having been introduced to wealthy, weird, and wonderful eccentrics and famous—and famously closeted—eurotrash personalities and the celebrated elite. However, working as a prostitute turned minor league once gay adult film legend Chi Chi La Rue took Polaroids of the naked and aroused Shaw and launched his career. The rest is history, as is documented in more than fifty films that won him numerous honors.
The author of the best-selling memoirMy Undoingand two novels,Aiden Shawdivides his time between New York and London, England.
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