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Lesbrary Reviews, Uncategorized

Jess reviews Facing the Music by Jennifer Knapp

October 14, 2014 by Danika Ellis

Despite the recent conservative controversy surrounding Vicky Beeching’s coming out, the Christian community is no stranger to revered spiritual musicians coming out. Jennifer Knapp’s memoir Facing The Music is a soul-searching, earnest examination of the Christian music scene and self discovery including her own coming out in 2010. Knapp begins her life as a twin in aRead More

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Anna M. reviews Courtship by Carsen Taite

October 11, 2014 by Danika Ellis

Courtship is a forthcoming novel from criminal defense attorney and author Carsen Taite.  It’s the story of law school dean Addison Riley and Julia Scott, a campaign manager with a very successful track record. When Chief Justice Weir of the United States Supreme court dies suddenly, Julia Scott–fresh from a successful presidential campaign–is put inRead More

The House You Pass On the Way by Jacqueline Woodson
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Ashley reviews The House You Pass on the Way by Jacqueline Woodson

October 10, 2014 by Danika Ellis

The House You Pass on the Way is truly the epitome of a short and sweet book. In it, Jacqueline Woodson masterfully conjures a vivid picture of life in rural South Carolina, shedding light on the complexities of growing up as a mixed-race queer girl in barely 100 pages. Evangeline, who dubs herself Staggerlee atRead More

Lesbrary Reviews, Uncategorized

Elinor reviews Little Black Dress by Linda Palund

October 8, 2014 by Danika Ellis

Linda Palund’s young adult mystery, Little Black Dress, starts with high school student Lucy Linsky dreaming about the funeral of her late girlfriend, Carmen. The story flashes back to the evening that Carmen was abducted and murdered, then flashes back again to Lucy meeting the mysterious Carmen and the teenagers falling in love. Just aRead More

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Lesbrary Links, Uncategorized

Link Round Up: Oct 2 – 8

October 8, 2014 by Danika Ellis

       Autostraddle posted Drawn to Comics: Lumberjanes #6 Asks What’s Up With Jo? What’s Up With Diane? What’s Up With Everything? and Lez Liberty Lit #56: Myth or Reality. Casey the Lesbrarian posted The Best Bisexual Women’s Literature. Lambda Literary posted New in October: Alan Cumming, Tove Jansson, Colm Toíbín, Alexis Coe, Christopher Rice, and Amy Scholder. SaraRead More

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Kalyanii reviews How Still My Love by Diane Marina

October 7, 2014 by Danika Ellis

Familiar with Diane Marina’s work, I expected quite the good read as I delved into How Still My Love; however, I did not anticipate that I would be thrust into a world of characters who could so effortlessly elicit an emotional investment beyond what I am willing to contribute to my own experience. Navigating theRead More

Lesbrary Reviews, Uncategorized

Nicole reviews Afterworld by Lois Walden

October 6, 2014 by Danika Ellis

Egads, I have such mixed feelings about this novel.  But the first thing I have to mention is that there wasn’t actually much L in the LGBTQ aspect.  There were a few gay men, and a woman who was possible bisexual, but that was the extent of the queer woman dynamic here. So that wasRead More

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Casey reviews Bi: Notes for A Bisexual Revolution by Shiri Eisner

October 3, 2014 by Danika Ellis

Are you looking for a smart, accessible introduction to bisexual academic theory, history, and activism?  Are you a bisexual/pansexual/omnisexual person who needs an anti-assimilationist kick in the pants?  Are you a monosexual (gay or straight) person who wants to learn more about the bisexual people in your life?  Look no further than Shiri Eisner’s Bi:Read More

Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley
Lesbrary Links, Uncategorized

Link Round Up: Sept 25 – October 1

October 1, 2014 by Danika Ellis

       AfterEllen posted Hannah Hart on her new book, coming out and style icons. Sista Outsider posted Lez Talk Books Radio Debut! Malinda Lo posted Have your books been banned? “Mini Rant: The Coming Out Novel and Queer Characters in YA Lit” was posted at M-E Girard. Jolt by Kris Bryant was reviewed at Frivolous Views. A CupRead More

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Krait reviews Sweet and Rough: Queer Smut by Sinclair Sexsmith

September 30, 2014 by Danika Ellis

Sweet, sensual adoration and dirty, rough sex meet in this anthology of queer smut penned by Top Sex Blogger Sinclair Sexsmith. The complete collection includes sixteen of Sinclair’s best queer erotica short stories, full of dapper dates, femmes in pretty dresses, flogging, bondage, flirting on the subway, bold moves, and (of course) strap-ons. From ongoingRead More

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The Lesbrary is a sapphic book blog that started in 2010. It's run by Danika Ellis, and we have about a dozen reviewers from around the world recommending sapphic books in every genre. Check out the top navigation bar for more about the Lesbrary as well as options to browse by genre, age category, rating, and more.

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