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Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld
2.0
Only laughed once, despite the main character literally being a comedy sketch writer.
American Cult: A Graphic History of Religious Cults in America from the Colonial Era to Today by Robyn Chapman
5.0
Robyn Chapman's graphic collection, American Cult, is a patchwork history of cults in America pieced together by different author-illustrators. By shifting the focus to justice and empathy, American Cult positions itself as a must-read for those seeking a compassionate and nuanced understanding of these complex, and often mystified, cult communities/stories.
Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal
5.0
J. Ryan Stradal's Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club is like if Stardew Valley had more generational trauma. I won't be taking any questions. It's cozy, familiar, heartwarming/wrenching, and made me clutch at my heart one too many times.
Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen
4.0
[insert Lucille Bluth's "good for her" clip here]
All jokes aside, Kirsten Chen's Counterfeit is a ride from cover to cover. On the surface, Counterfeit is about two women, Ava and Winnie, who start a counterfeit handbag scheme. Yet, as the story unravels, it becomes about so much more—society's obsession with wealth, success, luxury goods, and the lengths one might go to conform to social expectations of status.
All jokes aside, Kirsten Chen's Counterfeit is a ride from cover to cover. On the surface, Counterfeit is about two women, Ava and Winnie, who start a counterfeit handbag scheme. Yet, as the story unravels, it becomes about so much more—society's obsession with wealth, success, luxury goods, and the lengths one might go to conform to social expectations of status.
Ladycastle by Delilah S. Dawson
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I, too, am gay and love grilled cheese sandwiches.
Earthdivers, Vol. 1 by Stephen Graham Jones
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Stephen Graham Jones' Earthdivers peels back the skin of societal oppression, exposing a grim truth—that horror lies not just in one solitary figure, but in the very marrow of systemic malevolence.
Set in a not-so-far-away dystopian future, Earthdivers follows four Indigenous timehoppers as they enact a plan to kill Christopher Columbus and save the world from America. But the journey is anything but easy, moral philosophy and human regret asking the question: what do our actions cost and to whom do we pay the price?
Set in a not-so-far-away dystopian future, Earthdivers follows four Indigenous timehoppers as they enact a plan to kill Christopher Columbus and save the world from America. But the journey is anything but easy, moral philosophy and human regret asking the question: what do our actions cost and to whom do we pay the price?
The Essential Dykes to Watch Out for by Alison Bechdel
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Spanning two decades, Alison Bechdel's comic strip, Dykes to Watch Out For, chronicles the lives and relationships of a group of friends in the lesbian community and punches out a window into the (ever)evolving landscape of dyke culture.
Each character feels like an old friend, and Bechdel uses this familiarity to weave social commentary into the fabric of everyday life, asking you to laugh and reflect simultaneously alongside the characters. Reading this in 2023 gave me so many moments of pause—not much has changed but we've still got one another and that matters.
I'll carry these dykes with me wherever I go. Long live Mo, Lois, Ginger, Sparrow, Clarice, Toni, and Sydney!
Each character feels like an old friend, and Bechdel uses this familiarity to weave social commentary into the fabric of everyday life, asking you to laugh and reflect simultaneously alongside the characters. Reading this in 2023 gave me so many moments of pause—not much has changed but we've still got one another and that matters.
I'll carry these dykes with me wherever I go. Long live Mo, Lois, Ginger, Sparrow, Clarice, Toni, and Sydney!
Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Stanley Tucci's Taste: My Life Through Food is an expert memoir that centers itself at the intersection of life, storytelling, and the joy of savoring both the simple and complex flavors of a life well-lived. Weaving together anecdotes, reflections, and mouthwatering recipes, Taste is a literary feast that engages all of the senses. Pick this one up immediately and read it in your favorite restaurant surrounded by people who feed your soul.