Swish: My Quest to Become the Gayest Person Ever – Joel Derfner
I think Derfner is the quintessential queeny gay guy you meet in a bar: funny as hell until he gets earnestly serious after having one too many. In search of his own queer identity, he throws himself into gay stereotypes – knitting, cheerleading, go-go-dancer, musical theatre composer, social butterfly – he does everything except become […]
The Amazon Trail – Spring Is Coming Soon – Isn’t It?
Okay, I give in, it’s depression. I might as well face it. And I know I’m not alone. You can guess when it started: November 8, 2016. I tried to overcome it by resisting, ignoring, laughing at the fools on the hill. Like the amazing Elizabeth Warren, I persisted, but so did this depression. I’ve […]
Sounds Like Me – My Life (So Far) in Song – Sara Bareilles
Yes, another audio book by another singer-songwriter. Yes, another winner. I knew a grand total of 2, yes 2, Bareilles songs before listening to this memoir. Her evocative and casual style of story telling is unforgettable. Also, I thought she was maybe 25 or something, so I was damned surprised to find out she’s done […]