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THE SLIP by @lucaseschaefer.bsky.social was a page-turner - I whipped through its 487 pages in 48 hours. Beautiful prose brings to life these vibrant characters as they struggle and shape their identities in and out of the ring.

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WOODWORKING by @emilystjams.bsky.social was a delightful, thought-provoking read. This South Dakota town was brought to life so vividly and compassionately, and the intergenerational story shows coming out and coming-of-age can still happen no matter how old you are.

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THE BEE STING by Paul Murray was a triumph. The astonishing ways he plays with form sucked me into each of the characters in this dysfunctional but relatable family.

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I loved THE PEOPLE WE KEEP by @allielarkinwrites.bsky.social last year, and this year I adored HOME OF THE AMERICAN CIRCUS. She writes complicated characters beautifully--frustrating, funny, inspiring, but always compelling.

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ON EARTH WE'RE BRIEFLY GORGEOUS by Ocean Vuong was as heartbreaking, haunting, and stunningly written as advertised. A definite entry in the queer canon.

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After reading SONG OF ACHILLES last year, @madelinemiller.bsky.social has revived my childhood interest in mythology. CIRCE was a gem of a book--I loved being stuck on a island with the title character and hearing her take on the events of the Odyssey. #booksky #reads #bookwrap

THE DEVIANT'S WAR: THE HOMOSEXUAL VS. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA by Eric Cervini was a well-written and thoroughly researched depiction of some of the unsung heroes of the early LGBTQIA+ movement and the legal battles that set the stage for our modern struggles. #booksky #reads #bookwrap

IMAGINE ME GONE by Adam Haslett was a brutal and poignant depiction of complicated sibling dynamics and mental illness with stunning prose. I breezed through this despite the tough subject matter. #booksky #reads #bookwrap

Wow, I was hooked on REBECCA by Daphne Du Maurier from the very first page. Gothic, feminist vibes with twist after twist I didn't see coming (and key differences from the Hitchcock film!). Definitely a classic worth reading. #bookstory #reads #bookwrap

THE SECRET LIFE OF ALBERT ENTWISTLE by Matt Cain was a delightful, heartwarming exploration of an elderly queer man, showing growth and happiness are possible at any age.

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