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Your romance novel of the week is EVERY SECOND COUNTS by D. Jackson Leigh. I had some issues with it, but the writing is good, and the sex scenes show up early and often.
SING YOU HOME by Jodi Picoult is a story about a woman who, after a bunch of terrible things happen to her, falls in love with another woman. Also, there's a big legal battle with some homophobes. Picoult is a lovely writer, and treats her characters--even the antagonists--rather gently. I was moved by the romance, but I didn't find the politics particularly compelling. After reading something that was rather optimistic about life and people, it was a big (fun!) turnaround to read PROSPECT PARK WEST by Amy Sohn. Not a lot of lesbian content, but biting satire about moms in Brooklyn. I found it amusing.
My favorite read this week was MAP OF IRELAND by Stephanie Grant, a fantastic book set in Boston in the 70s,. Picoult paints broad strokes when talking about political issues, but Grant shows how very personal the political can be. Highly recommend this book. Made me want to read more historical fiction. Two of my favorites:
THE NIGHT WATCH by Sarah Waters
BITTERSWEET by Nevada Barr
Also, check out this very thoughtful post from Nicola Griffith on why historical fiction may be a popular genre for lesbian writers. I'm looking forward to her book, HILD, coming out late this year.
MICRO REVIEWS
EVERY SECOND COUNTS by D Jackson Leigh. Good writing, sexy. But am tired of edgy characters w/ their edge removed for a happy ending.
— Mary(@queer_booksplz) March 27, 2013
SING YOU HOME by @jodipicoult. Nice to see mainstream author tackle gay/lesbian issues. Romance is sweet and rings true.
— Mary(@queer_booksplz) March 27, 2013
MAP OF IRELAND by Stephanie Grant. Impressive look at race and sexuality in 70s Boston. Grant makes the political personal. Fascinating.
— Mary(@queer_booksplz) March 27, 2013
BITTERSWEET by @nevadabarrHistorical fiction set in the old west. Quiet, moving story about two women together in an unwelcoming time.
— Mary(@queer_booksplz) March 27, 2013
NIGHT WATCH by Sarah Waters. Historical fiction about WWII in London. Lovely,sympathetic characters. My favorite Waters novel. Underrated.
— Mary(@queer_booksplz) March 27, 2013
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