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newagesispage · 3 years

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OCTOBER 2021

THE RIB PAGE

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We miss U Charlie Watts!!

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The Stones performed at a private party for Patriots owner Robert Kraft of all people. The test run looked like just that. Shark jumped. I am becoming disillusioned.

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SNL is back with Owen Wilson as first host of season 47. Kacey Musgraves is the musical guest. Episode 2 will have a ridic choice for host. Halsey will sing. I suppose $ is power with the Kardashians. I could think of about 10 million other people to host but more and more Lorne goes for the shiny object , what he THINKS people want instead of taking risk. Beck Bennett is out.

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Is everybody watching the Amber Ruffin Show?? I loved her before but now… I learn so much from her show. Sometimes it takes a comic to get to the real serious shit. For example: Have you heard of drowning towns? Towns like Oscarville, Kowaliga, York hill, Seneca Village, Prentiss and countless other black towns that were drowned out to make lakes for the local whites. Central Park was also made after a black community was erased from history. Development displacement? Alleyway dwelling authority? Even those rabid for history can find out new things everyday. Thanks Amber!!

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Bob Woodward and Robert Costa are finally giving us Peril !!!!!! I’ve been waiting!!** I was in political nerd heaven on Sept. 24 when Yamiche hosted Robert, Bob and Weijia Jang on Washington Week. All of my favorite pundits all together at one table, my dream team!!

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Iman looked great at the Met Gala!! Other great looks belonged to AOC, Tessa Thompson, Maluma, Helen Lasichanb and Pharrell Williams. Gigi Hadid, Kiki Layne, Ashton Sanders, Hailee Steinfeld, Kehlani, Zoe Kravitz, Michaela Cole, Lili Reinhart, Kate Hudson and Shai Gilgeous- Alexander were great. Whoopi Goldberg seemed a bit off.

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Jason Isbell is back with his latest offering, Georgia Blue.

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I see a lot of Title Max type establishment are closing down. Are they a thing of the past? Let’s hope.

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Law and Order is coming back to NBC for season 21. Dick Wolf will own 2 entire nights of television. Some of the old cast is reported to be returning.

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Britney Spears Father was suspended as her conservator.

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Timothy Chalamet, Rowan Atkinson, Sally Hawkins and Olivia Coleman will star in Wonka.

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The 2022 Super Bowl halftime show will bring us Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar.

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People are doing test runs for school board positions to see if their political ideas will play well for the big leagues. If they don’t seem to work, at least they can sometimes change the rules in their own area.

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Joe Rogan got Covid.

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Lake Michigan beaches were closed down thanks to a US Steel plant chemical leak.

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Is this country the master of endless administrative work? None of us should have been surprised at the red tape that the slowed down the end of the war in Afghanistan.** Uber donated 50k for rides and meals to the Afghans when they arrive.**And why do so many waste taxpayer $ on useless recounts and recalls when people need real help with food and healthcare? They must really hate humanity.

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R. Kelly was found guilty of 8 counts of sex trafficking and 1 count of racketeering.

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Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. – Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Texas has put a law into effect to allow most Texans to carry open without permit or training.

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Texas has banned abortion at about 6 weeks. Uber and Lyft will pay drivers legal fees if sued under Texas abortion law. Lyft donated $1mil to Planned Parenthood. ** Look for the ruling in the Mississippi law over Roe V. Wade in June 2022.**Hear us roar!** BTW.. Go Jen Psaki!!!!!!!

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They seriously banned plastic straws and abortion before assault rifles? – Eden Dranger

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Please stop banning abortions, the last thing the world needs is more Americans. –Sarah Beattie

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Women don’t inseminate themselves. Vasectomies are reversible. Should every man have one until he’s deemed financially and emotionally fit to be a Father? – Bradley Whitford

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90 year old William Shatner will go to space for Blue Origin.

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The Q Anon Shaman pled guilty to a felony for obstructing the Electoral College proceedings. I say 20 years and a $250K fine.** 600 others have been indicted.

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Days Alert: The Beyond Salem thing was ridic but it was so great to see some old characters. Days is so great at visiting old family. Who can resist Shane, Austin and Carrie, Billie and the old Kristen? I do wish that Peacock would get their kinks out!! Back to the real Days: Are we smelling an Emmy for Susan Seaforth Hayes and Bill?? ** Good to have Abigail back. It is always fun to wonder which actress and or personality it will be. ** Deidre Hall got her star on the walk of fame.**And just in time for Halloween, the Devil is making a comeback. The end of the year in Salem is always the best!! It is so brave to give the 96 year old man the old switcheroo into the Dark Lord. It was fun to see the grandkids discover Grandma Marlena’s story. Delicious!! Hail Satan!!** It is past time for Tate and Teresa to come back to town. Brady needs to be put in his place. And thanks for the Philip and Chloe flashbacks!!

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The breakdown of the vaccinated: 90% of Atheists, 86% Hispanic Catholic, 84% Agnostic, 79% White Catholic, 73% White mainline protestant, 70% Black mainline protestant, 57% white evangelical. 1 in 500 Americans have died of Covid.

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So Mike Lindell and Jim Baker have teamed up to sell children’s Bible pillows.** Piers Morgan has returned to the Murdoch organization by joining Fox. That sounds about right.

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Please stop saying the vaccine does not have severe side effects, I took my shots and now I’m alive and have to keep working. –Mohand Eishieky

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In theatres Oct. 22: The French Dispatch.** October also brings us a new season of Curb your enthusiasm and Oct. 17 will catch us up on Succession. Whew!!!

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So people under conservatorship are not free to marry who they want? What?

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46% of Americans believe in ghosts.

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Simone Biles, Mckayla Maroney and Aly Rasiman testified at the Senate judiciary hearing about the FBI’s handling of accusations against Larry Nassar and it was eye opening!

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We wanted a no -nonsense Dem who pushes on and does not puss out. I am a bit surprised to see we have it. There are so many pressing issues that I hope Biden works a bit more on Haiti though.

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The National Police Act was passed to celebrate cops. Still no police reform.

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John Mulaney and Olivia Munn are going to have a baby.

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The Emmy’s were a little different this year with more of a Golden Globe look. Cedric the Entertainer hosted with Reggie Watts as DJ. Lots of minority noms but barely a win. It was a white people night. Ted Lasso had a great night. Mare of Eastown took home a few with Evan Peters, Julianne Nicholson and Kate Winslet. Now, Kate is great but how did Anya Taylor- Joy not walk away with that? Queens Gambit did win a couple and gave the longest speech with the seemingly arrogant director Scott Frank who opened up 2 page acceptance. Categories were tough but I was routing for Renee Elise Goldberry and Bowen Yang but perhaps next year. The people in England who had their own party for all the statues that the Crown won seemed to be having more fun! Hacks won for writing and directing and Jean Smart!! It was nice to see the Norm Macdonald love which was barely mentioned by Lorne but celebrated by John Oliver. Colbert ‘s election night special won as did JB Smoove. Hamilton won and Debbie Allen got the big one. I do not understand why real singers and or musicians have to be there for the in Memoriam. It takes me out of it a bit and concentrates the focus on them. Do they think that people will pay attention more? Do they want to keep the home audience or live audience from the bathroom? My best dressed were Anya Taylor-Joy, Michaela Cole who won for I may destroy you, Jean Smart, Josh O’Connor, Kathryn Hahn, Billy Porter, MJ Rodriguez, Keenan Thonpson, Leslie Odom Jr., Catherine O’Hara, Trevor Noah, Eugene Levy, Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys, Bowen Yang, Anthony Anderson, Leslie Grossman, Amber Ruffin, Allyson Felix, Renee Elise Goldberry, Samira Wiley and Rege- Jean Page. My worst were Sarah Paulson, Gillian Anderson, Beanie Feldstein, Elizabeth Olsen and Aidy Bryant. To me the best part of the show was the enthusiasm of Conan and the way he injected himself into much of the evening .He was the show. Go Conan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Next year there must be some Emmys for Sarah Paulson and Cobie Smulders in Impeachment!!!!!

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Oh Boy!! The Eyes of Tammy Faye!!

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Looking forward to the Electric Life of Louis Wain with Benedict Cumberbatch and Claire Foy.

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Abba has a new album!!

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Shang Chi is the biggest Labor Day opening with a $71.4 mil opening.

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar has announced she has breast cancer.

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Is it the 70’s? A streaker ran past the studio of the Today show.

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Rascal Flatts Joe Don Rooney was arrested for DUI.** Nicholas Cage was thrown out of a prime rib pace in Vegas after being drunk and disorderly.

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Jennifer Eckhart has filed a lawsuit against former Fox news anchor Ed Henry for rape and retaliation after allegedly being handcuffed and beaten.

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Scarlett Johansson has settled her Disney lawsuit.

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Pete Buttigieg and Chasten had twins they named Penelope Rose and Joseph August.

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I noticed a commercial for Dancing with the Stars. Are we onto the E list because I have heard of hardly any of these people. ‘Stars’is really stretching it. And as I post this I see there are some covid issues there as well.

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Virgin River was renewed for 2 more seasons.

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Trevor Noah is right? Why do they stop giving lollipops to adults at the doctor?

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Jon Stewart is back on Apple tv with ‘The problem with Jon Stewart.

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Brooklyn 99 had about the best finale (other than Newhart) that I can recall. I had my fingers crossed that Chelsea would be back. Will they honor us like they did in the show and come back for a special about once a year? That would be fucking awesome!!

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Don’t expect compliments from an insecure person.- Mr. Pickles

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Thousands and thousands of people are in need. Haitian refugees and other immigrants have seen nothing like this what with assassination, a hurricane and earthquake. The Southern border is a mess.** Why does Fox news keep telling refugees the border is open as they sit back and laugh at Biden’s predicament. Spreading false info to intentionally hurt poor, distressed people has no end for them.

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Do companies know how fucked up their employment websites are? It is true that some people do not want to work. It is true that people schedule interviews and don’t show up. It is also true that companies have made it so hard to apply that many can’t. I suppose it is easier for them but the poor who may really want to work have a hard time. Paper applications are almost completely gone. The old fashioned way of walking into low paying job sites and finding a connection with a manager rarely exist. Some places only accept texts or have long ridiculous psych tests that a working Mother may not have time for. A Father working many hours already, may not be able to go to the library to get online if they cannot afford a computer. Many websites tell you that there no positions available in your area while there is a huge sign in front of the establishment. Can’t find people to work.. Gee I wonder why?? And treat people with respect once you find them, how about that?

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Keep your head up in failure, and your head down in success. –Jerry Seinfeld

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Hey.. There was a van air B’n B biz going that got busted. Hey.. The poor need vaca’s too. It is wrong but If they are willing to sleep in a van, why not. I truly think that many do not understand how much people are struggling.

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Free coffee day came and went but only a few places really gave you free coffee without rules to govern the promo. Some places wanted to sell you something else and some made you belong to their club. Starbucks held that customers had to come inside for the free cup of Joe, handicapped or not.

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One would think the Republicans would run out of $ for recounts but they have deep pockets. Just think how much good they could do for the huddled masses with that scratch.

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Sad to lose Mick Brigden, protégé of Bill Graham who managed The Stones and worked with Frampton, Dylan and Santana.** And the comics were very vocal about the loss of Norm Macdonald. He was one of a kind and he will be missed!

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R.I.P. Ruth Marx, Lee Scratch Perry, Willard Scott, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Isadore Bleckman, George Wein, Michael K. William,George Holliday, Anthony Johnson, Basil Hoffman, Al Harrington,Willie Garson, Mick Brigden, Tommy Kirk and Norm Macdonald.

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lgbtqiahistoricalromance · 5 years

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YA & School Love in LGBTQIA+ Historical Romances

First off, I’m glad to say that the YA novels of today are teeming with LGBT characters, many of them MCs. That said, this is just a taste of a few that I really enjoyed or by authors you might not be aware of yet. @lgbtqreads is an excellent resource for more exhaustive lists, and also companies like Book Riot.

All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages. Short story anthology of LGBTQIA teenagers throughout history, from across the spectrum. Ed by Sandra Mitchell

- Take a journey through time and genres to discover stories where queer teens live, love and shape the world around them. Seventeen young adult authors across the queer spectrum have come together to create a collection of beautifully written diverse historical fiction for teens. From a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood set in war-torn 1870s Mexico featuring a transgender soldier, to two girls falling in love while mourning the death of Kurt Cobain, forbidden love in a sixteenth-century Spanish convent or an asexual girl discovering her identity amid the 1970s roller-disco scene, All Out tells a diverse range of stories across cultures, time periods and identities, shedding light on an area of history often ignored or forgotten.

Hayden Thorne novels are being reissued. She specializes in YA LGBT romance novels, many with fantasy elements, but all of them well constructed and inventive. I’ve read almost all of her novels in this genre, and several are mentioned elsewhere on this blog. Just, please, check out this amazing author’s work for some very creative takes on some of your favorite tropes, and ideas I’ve never read anywhere else.

A Place for Wolves by Kosoko Jackson

- Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe meets Code Name Verity in this heartbreaking and poignant historical thriller. (YA!!)

James Mills isn’t sure he can forgive his parents for dragging him away from his life, not to mention his best friend and sister, Anna. He’s never felt so alone. Enter Tomas. Falling for Tomas is unexpected, but sometimes the best things in life are. Then their world splits apart. A war that has been brewing finally bursts forward, filled with violence, pain, and cruelty. James and Tomas can only rely on each other as they decide how far they are willing to go—and who they are willing to become—in order to make it back to their families.

The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzie Lee (Review)

- A young bisexual British lord embarks on an unforgettable Grand Tour of Europe with his best friend/secret crush. An 18th-century romantic adventure for the modern age written by This Monstrous Thing author Mackenzi Lee - Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda meets the 1700s.Henry "Monty" Montague doesn't care that his roguish passions are far from suitable for the gentleman he was born to be. But as Monty embarks on his grand tour of Europe, his quests for pleasure and vice are in danger of coming to an end. Not only does his father expect him to take over the family's estate upon his return, but Monty is also nursing an impossible crush on his best friend and traveling companion, Percy.So Monty vows to make this yearlong escapade one last hedonistic hurrah and flirt with Percy from Paris to Rome. But when one of Monty's reckless decisions turns their trip abroad into a harrowing manhunt, it calls into question everything he knows, including his relationship with the boy he adores.Witty, dazzling, and intriguing at every turn, The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue is an irresistible romp that explores the undeniably fine lines between friendship and love.

Don't miss Felicity's adventures in The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy, the highly anticipated sequel!

Pantomine by Laura Lam (Micah Grey Trilogy Book 1)

- In a land of lost wonders, the past is stirring once more . . .

Gene's life resembles a debutante's dream. Yet she hides a secret that would see her shunned by the nobility. Gene is both male and female. Then she displays unwanted magical abilities - last seen in mysterious beings from an almost-forgotten age. Matters escalate further when her parents plan a devastating betrayal, so she flees home, dressed as a boy.

The city beyond contains glowing glass relics from a lost civilization. They call to her, but she wants freedom not mysteries. So, reinvented as 'Micah Grey', Gene joins the circus. As an aerialist, she discovers the joy of flight - but the circus has a dark side. She's also plagued by visions foretelling danger. A storm is howling in from the past, but will she heed its roar?

Ash by Malinda Lo

In the wake of her father's death, Ash is left at the mercy of her cruel stepmother. Consumed with grief, her only joy comes by the light of the dying hearth fire, rereading the fairy tales her mother once told her. In her dreams, someday the fairies will steal her away. When she meets the dark and dangerous fairy Sidhean, she believes that her wish may be granted. The day that Ash meets Kaisa, the King's Huntress, her heart begins to change. Instead of chasing fairies, Ash learns to hunt with Kaisa. Their friendship, as delicate as a new bloom, reawakens Ash's capacity for love--and her desire to live. But Sidhean has already claimed Ash for his own, and she must make a choice between fairy tale dreams and true love. Entrancing and empowering, Ash beautifully unfolds the connections between life and love, and solitude and death, where transformation can come from even the deepest grief.

The Unbinding of Mary Reade by Miriam McNamara

- A clever, romantic novel based on the true story of a girl who disguised herself as a boy to sail with the infamous pirates Anne Bonny and Calico Jack—and fell in love with Anne Bonny.

There’s no place for a girl in Mary’s world. Not in the home of her mum, desperately drunk and poor. Not in the household of her wealthy granny, where no girl can be named an heir. And certainly not in the arms of Nat, her childhood love who never knew her for who she was. As a sailor aboard a Caribbean merchant ship, Mary’s livelihood—and her safety—depends on her ability to disguise her gender.

At least, that’s what she thinks is true. But then pirates attack the ship, and in the midst of the gang of cutthroats, Mary spots something she never could have imagined: a girl pirate.

The sight of a girl standing unafraid upon the deck, gun and sword in hand, changes everything. In a split-second decision, Mary turns her gun on her own captain, earning herself the chance to join the account and become a pirate alongside Calico Jack and Anne Bonny.

For the first time, Mary has a shot at freedom. But imagining living as her true self is easier, it seems, than actually doing it. And when Mary finds herself falling for the captain’s mistress, she risks everything—her childhood love, her place among the crew, and even her life.

Breathlessly romantic and brilliantly subversive, The Unbinding of Mary Reade is sure to sweep readers off their feet and make their hearts soar.

Deviant Desire by Jackson Marsh (Just came out March 7th!)

- The Victorian East End lives in fear of the Ripper and his mission to kill rent boys. Silas Hawkins, nineteen and forging a life on the streets could well be the next victim, but when he meets Archer, his life changes forever. Young, attractive and rich, Archer is The Viscount Clearwater, a philanthropist, adventurer and homosexual.When Archer suspects the Ripper is killing to lure him to a confrontation, he risks his reputation and his life to stop the madman's murders. Every man must play his part, including Silas.A mashup of mystery, romance and adventure, Deviant Desire is set in an imaginary London of 1888. The first in an on-going series, it takes the theme of loyalty and friendship in a world where homosexuality is a crime. Secrets must be kept, lovers must be protected, and for Archer and Silas, it marks the start of their biggest adventure - love.

The Prince and The Dressmaker by Jen Wang

- Set in Paris, this graphic novel follows Sebastian, a prince with a secret. By day, Sebastian laments his parents' fervent search for his bride-to-be, but by night, Sebastian transforms into fashion icon Lady Crystallia! Sebastian's best friend and dressmaker, Frances, has kept his secret, but when the secret becomes too hard to keep, she may risk their friendship and Sebastian's trust for her own shot at the spotlight.

A Light Amongst Shadows (Dark is the Night series Book 1) by Kelley York and Rowan Altwood

This whole series is gold, but here is the information on the first novel...

James Spencer is hardly the typical troubled youth who ends up at Whisperwood School for Boys. Instead of hating the strict schedules and tight oversight by staff, James blossoms, quickly making friends, indulging in his love of writing, and contemplating the merits of sneaking love poems to the elusive and aloof William Esher. The rumours about William’s sexuality and opium reliance are prime gossip material amongst the third years…rumours that only further pique James’ curiosity to uncover what William is really like beneath all that emotional armor. And, when the normally collected William stumbles in one night, shaken and ranting of ghosts, James is the only one who believes him. James himself has heard the nails dragging down his bedroom door and the sobs echoing in the halls at night. He knows others have, too, even if no one will admit it. The staff refuses to entertain such ridiculous tales, and punishment awaits anyone who brings it up. Their fervent denial and the disappearance of students only furthers James’ determination to find out what secrets Whisperwood is hiding…especially if it prevents William and himself from becoming the next victims.

Originally, this list was going to include professors too, but they were already on a list and May/December romances will be on the list for May.

Adding a link for a list of best LGBT fantasy romances in the YA genre, because they have several novels with historical themes that I know friends/fellow readers I know, have enjoyed.

#lgbt romance #historical romance

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bewitchingbooktours · 3 years

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The Feminine Macabre Volume II: A Woman's Journal of All Things Strange & Unusual ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09DMTQXX1 Paperback ‏ : ‎ 427 pages ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8545654529 With foreword by psychic, occultist, singer, and author, Michelle Belanger, Volume II features the work of Emily Wayland, Zo Jacobi, Amy L. Bennett, and more! Return to the world of The Feminine Macabre in Volume II of the all-female paranormal journal. Explore essays written by women from all over the world, highlighting their research and theories on witchcraft, hauntings, folklore, dark history, tarot, cryptids, and more. With a foreword by Michelle Belanger, Volume II features the writing talents of Hannah Ahboo, Tiffiny Rose Allen, Chris Amandier, Gina Armstrong, Al Becker, Amy L. Bennett, Stephanie Bingham, Sarah Blake, Ashley Casseday, Kate Cherrell, Mallory Cywinski, Erica Gibson Delight, Deanna Erskine, Liana Gaffney, Kenzie Gleason, Claire Goodchild, Charlotte Grace, Jen Hall, Kristin Harris, Amanda Hellewell-King, Zo Jacobi, Heddy Johannesen, Lorien Jones, Melissa Lathrop, Donna Malmborg, Marianne McCarthy, Drea Mora, Morgan Moran, Victoria Mundae, Hilary Opiel, Roxanne Rhoads, Vanessa Rowan, Nicole St. Germain, Krista Schwimmer, Sarah Stream, Aoife Sutton, Victoria Vancek, Tamora L. Vang, Emily Wayland, Karen J. Weyant, Cherise Williams, and Amanda R. Woomer. https://amzn.to/3jt4cIv My essay Neurodiversity and Ghosts: How Energy perception Connects Them starts on page 46 #femininemacabre #paranormaljournal #femaleparanormaljournal #spookywomen #womeninparanormal #tarot #ghosts #paranormal #ghosthunters #neurodiversity #energyperception — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/3yoNajb

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onegreen-onegrey-moon-blog · 6 years

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What should be on your Christmas reading list (book recommendations)

-harmless like you by Rowan Hisayo Buchanan.

This book was a little gem I picked up on a whim when the author visited my local store. It follows an artist and her life as she goes through her various struggles. It's the sort of book I found good to wind down with.

-the king killer chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss

If you like fantasy and you haven't read these books you are doing yourself a serious disservice. Just read them.

-!! the night circus by Erin Morgenstern.

Absolutely magical, this books imagery had me captivated and took me to another world. It follows a circus that only opens at night and takes you through all its secrets little by little as you experience it's beauty for yourself.

-!! The song of Achilles by Madeline Miller.

Tells the story of Achilles in a new light, pretty gay to be honest, prepare the tissue box at the end. This was given to me by a friend when I asked to borrow some books she recommended, she added it in as an Easter egg and now I'm doing a whole sculpture project on it.

-1Q84 by Haruki Murakami

This series (true to Murakami) was a little strange, but I really enjoyed it and it was something that actually made me think long after I'd put it down. If you're not familiar with Murakami though I'd suggest reading Norwegian Wood first, but if you've read Murakami before then jump right in.

-!! the raven cycle by Maggie Steifvater.

Just read them.

- !! the great library by Rachel Caine

Imagine a world where the great library of Alexandria never burnt down, now imagine it has control of the world. Just a lil book nerd learning the hard way politics sucks but now he's right in the middle of it.

-the alchemy wars by Ian Tregellis.

I picked this series out of the library and I can't remember why because it's not my sort of genre but I fell in love with them. Jax is the best robot you'll ever meet. It's the sort of book that uses robots to question what it means to be human and what it means to be enslaved but its also got an aspect to it that is almost fun.

-!! A little life- Hanya Yanagihara

Follows a group of friends as they go through life, it's a bit dark so tw for like.. everything mental health and abuse related, but it really got me. Me and my friend read this book several times and ended up in tears every time. They will all become your children and it made me laugh, smile, cry and scream. Real emotion invoking but beautiful book.

- !! If we were villains by M.L.Rio.

Someone's dead- who did it?

Shakespeare university nerds, two friends who don't know they love each other yet and a whole lot of relatable friendship issues. And you won't be able to guess who the killer is. READ THIS.

- Fellside by M.R Carey

This book follows the story of an ex addict who ends up in a female prison where things start to go weird for her, she makes friends with a dead kid and accidentally makes the tough girl cry. Perfect if you want something a little mature but not too realistic.

-queens of geek by Jen Wilde

I read this in one go, its a short book that any YA geek will be able to relate to, it's a feel good that makes you feel a little less alone.

Happy reading.

(!!- favourites)

#book recommendation #books #patrick rothfuss #the song of achilles #haruki murakami #maggie stiefvater #rachel caine #a little life #queens of geek #lgbt books

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cathygeha · 6 years

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There’s a fine line between love and hate…

Out Jan 4th – Regency Romance, The Madame Catches Her Duke by Christina McKnight

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Title: The Madame Catches Her Duke

Series: Craven House

Author: Christina McKnight

Genre: Historical Romance, Regency

Release Date: January 4, 2018

THERE’S A FINE LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE. Despite being thrown from her home and stripped of her place in society at a young age, Madame Marce Davenport is proud of what she’s accomplished with her family and the notoriously scandalous Craven House. Except it’s all built on a lie. When an arrogant duke strode into her home years ago, offering her a way to keep the brothel open, she agreed to his game of deception. But now that her siblings have found their happiness, Marce can finally live the life she’s always wanted: one that embraces the truth. And that means severing ties with the man who has claimed too many of her days—both in reality, and fantasy. Rowan Delconti, the Duke of Harwich, has been angry for so long: at his father, at the woman who broke apart his parents’ marriage, and at the children who won is father’s love. He’s determined his mother won’t be unhappy again—even if it means pretending to be married to Marce, so that his mother will think he’s found love in his life. But the beautiful madame fuels his fire like no other, and the charade starts to feel all too real. When Marce and Rowan’s secrets finally come to light, their passion may not be enough to staunch the hurt of the past. Can two people who were so wrong for each other, realize they’ve been right all along?

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Author Bio:

Christina McKnight is a book lover turned writer. From a young age, her mother encouraged her to tell her own stories. She’s been writing ever since.

Christina enjoys a quiet life in Northern California with her family, her wine, and lots of coffee. Oh, and her books…don’t forget her books! Most days she can be found writing, reading, or traveling the great state of California.

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What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

Drew Barrymore, blood and guts. What’s not to love? The actress stars in the new Netflix series “Santa Clarita Diet,” which has been shrouded in some mystery. What we do know is that it looks to be a zombie show that Barrymore sinks her teeth into. Here’s some of what else is streaming in February.

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Magic Mike” : Matthew McConaughey and Channing Tatum star in this film about male strippers based on Tatum’s own experiences in the field. (Netflix)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Paris Is Burning” : This 1990 documentary gave insight into the gay balls in New York City and kicked off an age of the dance craze known as voguing. (Netflix)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“The Five Heartbeats” : Nights like this we wish the film about a male singing group starring Michael Wright, Leon, Robert Townsend, Harry J. Lennix and Tico Wells was streaming all day. It’s a fan favorite. (Netflix)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“American Crime Story: The People v O.J. Simpson” : The limited series was just part of our continued fascination with one of the biggest crime stories of the century. (Netflix)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Superbad” : Michael Cera and Jonah Hill star as a pair of teens whose party plans go awry. (Netflix)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Milk” : Sean Penn stars as gay activist Harvey Milk who became California’s first openly gay elected official. (Netflix)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Girl Meets World” season 3: August Maturo, Danielle Fishel, Ben Savage, and Rowan Blanchard star in this series about the life of the daughter of two characters from the hit ’90s show “Boy Meets World.” (Netflix)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Mike Birbiglia: Thank God For Jokes” : The stand up comic and “Orange is the New Black” star gets a new comedy special. (Netflix)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“The American President” : Michael Douglas and director Rob Reiner came together for this political drama. (Hulu)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Black Hawk Down” : Based on a true story, an elite group of American soldiers are sent to Somalia on a critical mission with dire consequences. (Hulu)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“The Care Bears Movie” : The bears watch over a pair of siblings and have to deal with an evil wizard in this animated film. (Hulu)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Chocolat” : Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche star in this romantic film based on the popular novel of the same name by Joanne Harris. (Hulu)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Judgement Day” : Mario Van Peebles, Suzy Amis and Ice-T star in this direct to video sci-fi action film. (Hulu)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“I Love You Phillip Morris” : Rodrigo Santoro and Jim Carrey star in this drama about a con man who finds love in prison. (Hulu)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Golden Girls” complete series : The antics of a group of senior housemates in Miami made for a hit in the late ’80s/early ’90s. ‎Estelle Getty, ‎Rue McClanahan , ‎Bea Arthur and ‎Betty White starred. (Hulu)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“UnREAL” Season 2 : This Lifetime series gives fans a fictionalized version of a popular reality dating show. (Hulu)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Untamed Heart.” : Rosie Perez, Christian Slater and Marisa Tomei star in this romantic drama about a shy guy who finds love with a beauty school student. (Hulu)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“The Americans” Season 4: Keri Russell is KGB operative Elizabeth Jennings in this FX series set during the Cold War. (Amazon Prime)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Captain Fantastic” : Tragedy forces an unconventional family to examine itself in this dramedy. (Amazon Prime)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Devious Maids” Season 4 : Mystery and drama collide in this series about the lives of a group of Latina maids. (Hulu)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Teen Wolf”: Michael Fox stars as a teen who must navigate high school as a werewolf in this 1985 comedy. (Amazon Prime)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Thelma and Louise” : Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon set the standard for women buddy movies with this film about a pair who embark on an epic road trip. (Amazon Prime, Hulu)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Hook” : Dustin Hoffman is Captain Hook in this 1991 fantasy adventure, which also starred Robin Williams as Peter Pan. (Amazon Prime)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“The Collection” : Richard Coyle stars in this series set in a post war Paris fashion house. (Amazon Prime)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Author: The JT Leroy Story”: This doc tells the behind-the-scenes story of literary phenom JT Leroy. (Amazon Prime)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Pretty in Pink” : Director John Hughes ruled the teen movie market in the ’80s and this film starring Jon Cryer and Molly Ringwald is part of his impressive cannon. (Amazon Prime, Hulu)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” Season 1: Bee gives her views on current events in this popular satirical news show. (Amazon Prime)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason” : This 1999 sequel continued the adventures of a loveable but unlucky-in-love British singleton. (HBO Now)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Do The Right Thing” : Spike Lee both starred in and directed this 1989 film about an explosive summer day in New York City. (HBO Now)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“The World According To Garp” : John Lithgow and Robin Williams star in this drama based on the John Irving novel of the same title. (HBO Now)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement” : Anne Hathaway returns to costar with Héctor Elizondo in this sequel about an American born princess. (HBO Now)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Raging Bull” : This Martin Scorsese directed film starring Robert De Niro as boxer Jake LaMotta is considered a classic. (HBO Now)

What’s streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and HBO Now in February

“Crownies” : A group of young lawyers of the Office of Public Prosecutions find that their passion for justice collides with the realities of a system that struggles to protect the vulnerable. (Acorn TV)

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Check out my Instagram Story on jenrowanauthor for a reminder for ARC sign-ups tomorrow! 💜

Mutual Benefits will be out on October 24th, 2023

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Mutual Benefits: Release Day!!

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What a journey this has been! I cannot believe I became a published author today! Such an incredible moment in my life and I have every single one of you to thank!

If it weren't for you lovely readers, fanfic lovers, feedback givers, and inbox screamers, I never would have had the courage to take this step and publish a whole book.

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