Here’s a list of books I’ve read from July to September, 2022. In case it interests you, and in case I need to remember what the hell I’ve read. The following are publisher book summaries. Let Me Tell You What I Mean by Joan Didion With a forward by Hilton Als, these twelve pieces … Read more
Here’s a list of books I’ve read from April to June, 2022. In case it interests you, and in case I need to remember what the hell I’ve read. The following are publisher book summaries. A Short History of the World According to Sheep by Sally Coulthard From the plains of ancient Mesopotamia to … Read more
Ah, books. Who could possibly get through a winter without them? Lots of people you say? Something about television, you say? But books touch a different part of the mind, and the soul. Watch TV, sure, but always make room in your heart and soul for books. Pale Rider: The Spanish Flu of 1918 … Read more
I was looking for some kind of reassurance during these tough times. COVID-19 self-isolation and distancing is hard. But I found reassurance in Living on the Home Front. Author Megan Westley voluntarily lived a wartime lifestyle for a year. She was fine at the end of it. I am reassured that I, we, you, will … Read more
I have some bad storyline ideas. I have given a little thought, only a little, to books I would like to read in 24 months. These would be LGBTQI+ titles influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ve noticed, in the Gay Village, there are a certain kind of people who don’t give a sweet flying flerk … Read more
In 1681, Andrew Yarranton wrote “Sir, there is no crying for shed milk, that which is past cannot be recall’d”. It’s from from England’s Improvement by Sea and Land. Today, I write, “there is no crying for shed coffee, that which is spilled cannot be drunk.” Day 2 of Uber Eats was only slightly better … Read more
Social distancing because of COVID-19 is the thing to do these days, but I seem to only be able to do social distancing-ish. I want to stay inside, but it’s become stay inside-ish. For the weekend, I’ve lined up a book of short stories, called Mrs. Egg and Other Barbarians. Written by Thomas Beer in … Read more
Lesbianfunworld will be back online soon. But the books! The books are back online. All 14,415 (at last count). I am still working on them, but go ahead (if the link doesn’t seem to work, go to the individual blog listing by clicking on the title). Check out the big list of lesbian books!