Title: It Had To Be You Author: Timothy James Beck Call Number: 10916 Review: The playful panache and wit of writers like Neal Drinnan and Matthew Rettenmund are evoked by newcomer Beck, spinning a charming, humorously appealing tale of 30-something New York transplant Daniel Stephenson, who chucks his famously popular drag queen alter ego “Princess […]
Category: Book Reviews
Book Review: Peculiar Chris
Title: Peculiar Chris Author: Johann S. Lee Call No.: LEE Review: An interesting and perceptive account of a young man’s life dealing with contemporary issues, at the time, of life in Singapore. Beautifully written, poignant and reminiscent of a time, which meant much to the writer. All young gay men from around the world […]
Book Review: Hold Tight
Title: Hold Tight: A Novel Author: Christopher Bram Call No.: BRA Review: The clever premise of this frothy espionage novel by the author of Surprising Myself is that during World War II there was a gay brothel in lower Manhattan that may have been a hangout for Nazi agents (a rumor of its existence […]
Book Review: Best Lesbian Love Stories 2004
Title: Best Lesbian Love Stories 2004 Author: Angela Brown Call Number: BRO Review: This book really took my breath away. The first story in the book, Lucy Jane Bledsoe’s “The Breath of Seals” was amazing…sweet, subtle, with believable characters I related to. There’s something in this book for everyone, whether you’re jaded about lesbian love, […]
Book Reviews: Sheridan’s Fate
Title: Sheridan’s Fate Author: Gun Brooke Call Number: BRO Review: Set in San Antonio, Texas, Sheridan’s Fate brilliantly describes one woman’s fight to regain control of her body and her life, after a life-threatening illness. Sheridan Ward is head of San Antonio’s largest business conglomerate, Ward Industries. She is used to controlling everything and everyone […]