Monthly Archives: July 2011
Review: Firestorm by Radclyffe
Firestorm (A First Responders Novel) by Radclyffe Published July 2011 by Bold Strokes Books Ebook received for review from publisher via Netgalley Read July 2011 Note: This is a romance novel and I can’t write about it without mentioning the sex … Continue reading
Filed under 2011 Reviews, B, Fiction, GLBTQ
Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are: A Call to Queer-Identified Book Bloggers
I had a wonderful time while I was in New York for Book Expo America. I got to hang out with some of my favorite bloggers, talk to folks who work for some of my favorite presses, and find out … Continue reading
Review: Secret Historian by Justin Spring
Secret Historian: The Life and Times of Samuel Steward, Professor, Tattoo Artist, and Sexual Renegade by Justin Spring Published 2010 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux Audio book borrowed from the library Narrated by Sean Runnette Winner of the 2011 Lambda … Continue reading
Filed under 2011 Reviews, A, Audio Books, GLBTQ, Non-Fiction
AND THE WINNER IS…
The winner of the first EVER Bonjour, Cass! giveaway is… MEGAN OF LEAFING THROUGH LIFE Congratulations Megan! Twenty dollars worth of delightful books will soon be coming your way. Now the real question is–which book(s) will she choose? NO ONE … Continue reading
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NERDS HEART YA: Dirty Little Secrets v. A Love Story Starring My Dead Best Friend
This is the second and FINAL post in my discussion with Ana for the second round of Nerds Heart YA. Check out part one of the conversation at her blog, then finish up here. Plot development Dirty Little Secrets: Ana: … Continue reading
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TLC Book Tour: Radio Shangri-La by Lisa Napoli
Radio Shangri-LA: What I Learned in Bhutan, the Happiest Kingdom on Earth by Lisa Napoli Published 2011 by Crown Summary from Publisher: Lisa Napoli was in the grip of a crisis, dissatisfied with her life and her work as a … Continue reading
Filed under 2011 Reviews, Non-Fiction, Print
July BAND: Favorite Type of Non-Fiction
Bloggers’ Alliance of Non-Fiction Devotees (BAND) is a project to “advocate non-fiction as a non-chore,” and is a joint effort with Amy, Anastasia, Ash, Joy, Kim, Kit, and myself. Any and everyone is welcome (and encouraged) to participate! This month, Kim asks: … Continue reading
GIVEAWAY: Bonjour, Cass! Is Two Years Old Today!
Bonjour, Cass! is officially two years old today! I can’t believe it. I also can’t believe that I remembered that it was my blogaversary ON THE ACTUAL DAY. It’s kind of a miracle. In celebration of being two, I’ve decided … Continue reading
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Cover Transition: The Lonely Polygamist
I was at my favorite local indie bookstore yesterday and came across the new paperback edition of Bray Udall’s 2010 novel The Lonely Polygamist. I own the hardcover, which I bought last year at a reading Udall did at said … Continue reading
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Review: Holding Still For As Long As Possible by Zoe Whittall
Holding Still For As Long As Possible by Zoe Whittall Published 2010 by House of Anansi Press Read April 2011 Purchased I was overjoyed when I found out that Holding Still For As Long As Possible had won the 2011 Lambda … Continue reading
