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Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H
5.0
An incredible memoir and a fascinating, heartfelt read that is both explicitly and implicitly in conversation with a variety of texts, including Stone Butch Blues and the Quran, of course. The structure (exploration of the author's life through figures in the Quran, one per chapter) and writing style are simple yet evocative and meaningful.
Running Close to the Wind by Alexandra Rowland
5.0
Lived, laughed, loved my way through this book, of which I think Julian would approve. Mx. Rowland's strength lies in creating strange, delightful, hilarious, and deeply human characters, which they nailed once again (I am rotating Avra and Teveri in my mind). A very fun and unique read!
Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook by Debbie Stoller
5.0
Fun and informative and - bless it - incredibly dated in both fashion and turn of phrase. An entertaining read as a time capsule and a great resource as a novice-to-adventurous-beginner technique guide; I definitely bookmarked some pages to return to with yarn!
Content Warnings
Minor: Cultural appropriation
Single brief mention of adding fringe to a piece to "achieve that Pocahantas [sic] look" (86).
At 30, I Realized I Had No Gender: Life Lessons from a 50-Year-Old After Two Decades of Self-Discovery by Shou Arai
4.75
Really funny! An enjoyable read about a journey of self-discovery from someone who is now comfortable in his own skin.
Face to Face with Vincent Van Gogh by Aukje Vergeest
5.0
Going to the museum this month - can't wait, and found this an excellent primer in the meantime!