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A Bad Deal in Mormon Land: T.I.M. Wirkus’ Novel Hits...
A Bad Deal in Mormon Land synthesizes queer and historical fiction, and does so through multiple point-of-view characters and a healthy dose of humor. Much of Wirkus’ inspiration for approaching history through a queer lens — namely Salt Lake City in the year 1908. … read more
Inspired by Music: Courtney Skelton’s Stories of Horror and Hope
Inspired is a book of short stories based on songs by bands he supports. When music inspires you to create, it creates something inspiring. … read more
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Rewriting the Rules of Feminine Rage: Bree Despain’s The Killing...
In her seventh YA novel The Killing Rules, author Bree Despain mixes horror with romance, bloodlust with happy endings and monstrosity with girlhood. … read more
Rainbow Recommendations From Your Friendly Neighborhood Bookstores
One of the greatest acts of resistance and joy is reading, especially when it comes to LGBTQ+ literature. Here are some queer books recommended by bookstores. … read more
Double Feature: Secondhand Screenings and Scriptures
So sit back, relax and enjoy this double feature of secondhand screenings. And remember, no one puts the “A” in “USA” (more “Anarchy) like yours truly. … read more
Anti-Protagonists and Anti-Detectives in Michael Farfel’s Glossy Eyed, Buzzy Fly
Glossy Eyed, Buzzy Fly continually asks its readers to transgress their own bodies from our world into an ever-layered realm of strange realities. … read more
Book Review: The Curious Case of Traveling Craft Beers
The Curious Case of Traveling Craft Beers follows the story of two friends touring the galaxy in search of self-exploration through humorous science-fiction. … read more
Local Book Review: Klamock
Klamock is an adventure that reminds you that the clock is ticking, all while touring around the finest Salt Lake City fast food spots. … read more
Book Review: Fallible
Fallible is a profoundly personal narrative on the ails of an industry and culture with respect to the experienced intersections of its author. … read more
Book Review: Verge
The stories within Lidia Yuknavitch’s Verge create a subdermal web with motifs of feminism, middle-class imposter syndrome, isolation and more. … read more
Book Review: High Drama
John Burgman’s new book High Drama is an extensive survey of the history of American competition climbing fit for climbing fanatics and non-climbers alike. … read more
Book Review: Acid Test: LSD vs. LDS
Bigelow’s thematic storytelling and prose allows Acid Test to transcend the simplicity of being just another coming-of-age tale about counterculture. … read more
