Everyone is currently swooning over Megan Rapinoe and her World Cup and Golden Boot and purple hair and sunglasses and 'not fucking going to the White House' quote. But let's not forget her recently-retired, and wildly eloquent, predecessor on the US National Women's Soccer team, the mighty Abby Wambach. She is famous for kissing her … Continue reading Forward: A Memoir by Abby Wambach
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Not the Marrying Kind by Jae
In my distressingly distant youth, before I had the pleasure of meeting the Long Tall Sheriff, I was in love with a closeted woman. Reading this book by Jae brought back some of the unhappiness and trauma of that period, and I would Not Recommend this for anyone who has had similar experiences. What occurs? … Continue reading Not the Marrying Kind by Jae
The London of Us by Clare Lydon
It's summer in London... the sun is shining... we just had a royal wedding... England are winning at the football... the city is shiny, glamorous, relaxed and happy. It's a perfect time to read this book. If you came out as an adult, you'll get a lot out of this one, if not, you might … Continue reading The London of Us by Clare Lydon
Bait and Switch by Blythe H. Warren
Liv is a passionate aquarist (yes, that's a word: she works in an aquarium) sharing her love of fish with the public. She has one good friend, goes out drinking and has brief flings with women. Life is ticking over just fine thank you very much. Then along comes Mira. Mira is the mother of … Continue reading Bait and Switch by Blythe H. Warren
Don’t Forget by AJ Adaire
The blurb for this book wasn't quite true to the content, but the book's worth a go. In current day USA, a long-established couple are packing up home in preparation for a move when one of them falls and is rushed to hospital. Her partner tell the story of their getting together to the young … Continue reading Don’t Forget by AJ Adaire