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Sinthe posted an update in the group The Great Library of Autostraddle 12 years, 4 months ago

Guys, I just started reading Annie On My Mind. I am so excited, but the first few pages were sad already. I am anticipating identifying too closely with the main character.

Any other good queer fiction to recommend? I’ve got the nonfiction more or less covered.

cindy replied 12 years, 4 months ago

I love tipping the velvet by Sarah Waters. I’ve also read oranges aren’t the only fruit, which to me was quite strange but I guess if it’s in your library, give it a go.
loz replied 12 years, 3 months ago

Oranges Aren’t the Only Fruit is an interesting read – Winterson has a different way of writing but it’s powerful nonetheless. Give it a try.
Lex Morgan replied 12 years, 3 months ago

Another great YA lesbian novel is Keeping You a Secret. Also a bit sad, but it’s pretty good. Not as well written as Annie on My Mind, though.
Lex Morgan replied 12 years, 3 months ago

Oh, and ASH by Malinda Lo. It’s a lesbian retelling of Cinderella!
- Missy replied 12 years, 1 month ago
  
  i second this, and add “huntress” #omg #sogood
Missy replied 12 years, 1 month ago

all the books by julie anne peters (“grl2grl:short fictions” is a fav, as well as “between mom & jo” and “rage: alove story”). hello groin, by beth goobie, “dare, truth, or promise” by paula boock, and “down to the bone,” by mayra lazara doyle, and “gravity by leanne lieberman #yalit #lgbt

Mareika replied 12 years, 3 months ago

you wouldn’t be kicked out of my club, i absolutely agree. to me, not only sexual attraction, but love feels different with different genders
Rose replied 12 years, 3 months ago

Yes.
- Rose replied 12 years, 3 months ago
  
  Yes to “different attractions to different genders,” not yes to “getting kicked out of the bisexual club.”
  
  I get what you mean, though, about feeling guilt that you clearly do see gender despite being bisexual. It’s one of the reasons why I don’t identify as pan.
  - evie replied 12 years, 3 months ago
    
    This. I do see gender, and I especially see gender expression. I think it’s a good thing. Lots of people have issues/feelings about gender, and even if its not, its still a big factor in their lives. I think it’s good to be able to recognise that, especially for people whose gender/gender expression isn’t recognised by others.

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