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amarrymeinbostonwriter · 1 year

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Looking for a good read about or by sapphic women or gay/bi men?

Look no further! I gave all these books 4 or 5 stars when I read them.

Lesbian and bisexual women (subject and author):

Two or three things I know for sure by Dorothy Allison (lesbian memoir)

My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness by Kabi Nagata (graphic novel, lesbian memoir)

The Sealed Letter by Emma Donahue (historic fiction, bisexual woman and lesbian wlw relationship)

Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabi Rivera (ya contemporary, lesbian mc)

Fried Green Tomatoes at The Whistlestop Cafe by Fannie Flagg (historic fiction, butch/femme wlw)

Annie on my Mind by Nancy Garden (ya lesbian classic)

The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall (historic fiction, lesbian classic)

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (historic fiction, bisexual woman and lesbian wlw relationship)

Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo and Me by Ellen Forney (graphic novel, memoir- even though it’s mainly about bipolar disorder mostly she is bisexual and it’s mentioned in the novel)

Lesbian or Bisexual Woman author (not necessarily an LGBT subject):

Mrs. Dalloway, To the Lighthouse and A Room of One’s Own all by Virginia Woolf (bisexual author)

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (bisexual author)

The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters (lesbian author)

The Yellow Wallpaper (and other stories) by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (bisexual author)

The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls by Emilie Autumn (bisexual author)

Passing by Nella Larsen (bisexual author)

Transgender Topics:

Female Husbands: A Trans History by Jen Manion (LGBT history- only concerns relationships between historic AFAB couples and AFAB people who lived as men for many reasons- wider career opportunities and being able to marry a woman were the two most common reasons cited across all stories chronicled)

Gay Men and Bisexual Men (subject and/or author):

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (historic fiction, Greek Myths)

Notes of a Native Son by James Baldwin (gay author, essays on race in America)

Boy meets Boy by David Leviathan (ya contemporary mlm romance)

If We were Villains by M. L. Rio (ya, dark academia, mystery)

The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee (historic fiction, bisexual mlm, ya) The two sequels also have more lgbt characters.

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slaughter-books · 6 months

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Day 25: JOMPBPC: Book Pile

A book pile of 6 brightly coloured and diverse books! Aren't they beautiful?! 💞

#justonemorepage #jompbpc #book pile #brightly coloured books #i was born for this #between perfect and real #juliet takes a breath #lark & kasim start a revolution #kings queens and inbetweens #this poison heart #beautiful books #amazing authors #lgbt+#pretty flowers #harley quinn #i love books

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ilona-mushroom · 2 years

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Gabby Rivera, Juliet Takes a Breath // Gustav Klimt, The Kiss // Roswell New Mexico 2019 // Anees, Sun and Moon Marion Meinberg, Sun Moon // Sam Fox Pub. Co. Dear old Dixie moon // Summer MacDowell, Sun and Moon // Hozier, Sunlight // Sanober Khan // @lizaeey // Gabby Rivera, Juliet Takes a Breath // William Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra // La La Land 2016 // Madeline Miller, The Song of Achilles // King James Bible // The Moon Will Sing, The Crane Wives //

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small-strong-bookish-butch · 3 months

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Rereading books that I loved as a teenager is like: this book feels like home and a warm hug but I can also see the plot and point of it now, like, immediately

(Rereading Juliet Takes A Breath; I originally read it when I was like, 18? and I was beginning to unlearn gender essentialism and all that. And reading it now, when I'm 25, I'm like "oh my GOD, Harlowe has SUCKED from the BEGINNING")

#personal #juliet takes a breath #thinking about #tw caps #caps tw #white feminism #this was the first book i read where i was like. oh *that's* why people are Like That about white people sometimes #the first book where i was like 'oh my god i *am* a white person and should try to not be like That'

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sapphic-book-tournament · 10 months

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Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera-

Juliet Milagros Palante is leaving the Bronx and headed to Portland, Oregon. She just came out to her family and isn’t sure if her mom will ever speak to her again. But Juliet has a plan, sort of, one that’s going to help her figure out this whole “Puerto Rican lesbian” thing. She’s interning with the author of her favorite book: Harlowe Brisbane, the ultimate authority on feminism, women’s bodies, and other gay-sounding stuff.

Will Juliet be able to figure out her life over the course of one magical summer? Is that even possible? Or is she running away from all the problems that seem too big to handle?

With more questions than answers, Juliet takes on Portland, Harlowe, and most importantly, herself.

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

A powerful cultural touchstone of modern American literature, The Color Purple depicts the lives of African American women in early twentieth-century rural Georgia. Separated as girls, sisters Celie and Nettie sustain their loyalty to and hope in each other across time, distance and silence. Through a series of letters spanning twenty years, first from Celie to God, then the sisters to each other despite the unknown, the novel draws readers into its rich and memorable portrayals of Celie, Nettie, Shug Avery and Sofia and their experience. The Color Purple broke the silence around domestic and sexual abuse, narrating the lives of women through their pain and struggle, companionship and growth, resilience and bravery. Deeply compassionate and beautifully imagined, Alice Walker's epic carries readers on a spirit-affirming journey towards redemption and love.

#sapphic books #sapphic book tournament #lesbian #lesbian books #sapphic #lgbt #sapphic fiction #lgbt books #lgbt characters #Juliet takes a breath #gabby Rivera #the color purple #alice walker

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psychelocktango · 1 year

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I'm begging all BIPOC sapphic people or BIPOC queer people who date women to read Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera. There's also a graphic novel and Audiobook. And for my fellow trans and gender diverse people, the opening sounds suspicious but it's later used to show why overly focusing on "pussy power" doesn't make someone a good ally.

The best part of the story is that it teaches you how to not take that as a sign that you are a bad and evil person. But there is an entire community of other women and people who have been through this and understand. With a competent partner you don't just have to be chill about racism and avoid mentioning it because it "ruins the vibe." People who understand that constructive criticism is a part of life and it doesn't mean you hate something or are arguing.

That allyship isn't just white people flipping out and making situations worse. And plenty of other people have a problem with this behavior; it's not just you. You aren't a bad person for talking about it.

There are so many of us who have gone through this kind of nonsense. Wanting to talk about the racism that affects our daily lives is not something "unfair." White people can and will claim to "set a boundary" when they are stonewalling you; learn the difference. Because the only defense we have against being tokenized is community. This book is a way to understand that, And if you're new to being queer it talks about a lot of that stuff too.

Tw: opening has some catcalling that escalates, but she leaves the situation unharmed.

This is the book I wish I had read before I dated a white person; to know that needing support around racism and holding a white person accountable is not abusive. Now I know how to screen people I consider dating. How to set standards in friendships and relationships. Better friends are out there, better people are out there. Don't settle for people just because you've been told your whole life that you're too much.

#Juliet takes a breath #reading reccomendations #librarian mode #anti-racist #queer books

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friendofhayley · 1 year

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Friendofhayley's Top Books of 2022 Pt. 1 LGBTQIA+ Fiction

This Book Rec is on LGBTQ+ books (realistic fiction edition). It includes 5 books. Let's go!!

"There are so many forms of Asian-parent tough love, where parents say and do mean things only because they want the best for us. Is all of that “tough love” abusive? What distinguishes tough-love parenting from abuse? After all, Mom did say she’s afraid of what other people might say about me. Even though she is mostly afraid that people might think she’s a bad parent, isn’t the fact that she’s worried about me a good thing?"

I'll Be the One by Lyla Lee | F/M both bisexual!!

This book follows Skye, a Korean-American bisexual girl in high school who wants to be the next K-Pop star. Her dancing is incredible but the biggest barrier to everyone else is her body. As someone is half-Korean and considered plus-size in that culture, this book definitely felt like something I've always wanted. It hurt but I definitely understood every character's intentions and I loved every second of it. (Even the painful parts. Do we all have mommy issues??) I will definitely read this again whenever I'm feeling down after hearing another Ajumma comment on my body.

Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley | Sapphic Relationship

This book follows 2 girls: the daughter of the head Civil Rights leader in town and the daughter of his rival. Sarah is the leader of the small group of black students to start integration at Jefferson High. This story was ambitious and carried itself well which is mainly why it's a top book for me. Intersectionality is so important and this author emphasized race but also heavily included the LGBTQIA+ struggles as well in that lens. However, the author is white, so take it with a grain of salt.

"What if this—this rule that says what I did in the back room that day is a terrible sin—what if that’s just a rule some old white man made up, too?"

Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera | Latinx Lesbians

Juliet goes on an internship to peek outside the closet by studying under a white cis feminist. She discovers the communities she belongs to and the drama they have, along with finding herself. I loved the queer joy in this book and the warm acceptance Juliet found everywhere in every pocket of the BIPOC community in all the corners of America. You can tell I love intersectionality.

"My God is Black. It’s queer. It’s a symphony of masculine and feminine. It’s Audre Lorde and Sleater-Kinney. My God and my understanding of God are centered on who I am as a person and what I need to continue my connection to the divine,” Maxine explained. She took a long breath. “It’s everyone’s job to come up with a theodicy. One that has room for every inch of who they are and the person they evolve into.”

The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta | biracial gay man

This book is a metaphor for a biracial gay boy growing up while feeling like an outsider in two different worlds. The story is told in prose, yet it cuts you to the core. I absolutely loved this book and how it told this story. It's hard to even put into words how amazing it was. The characters were real and incredible, especially the drag queens.

"If you’re happy in the closet for the time being, play dress-up until you find the right outfit."

The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel | dykes & co

This book was an absolute delight. It has all the comic strips of this story showing the life of dykes (and their chosen families) from 1983 to 2003. It was literally queer joy seeing these characters grow from post-grad to settling down (or definitely not), finding themselves, and supporting each other.

#alison bechdel #ill be the one #the black flamingo #juliet takes a breath #lies we tell ourselves #intersectionality #book recs #book rec #lyla lee #robin talley #dean atta #gabby rivera #queer book rec #lgbtq book recs #mine #top books of 2022

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desdasiwrites · 2 years

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If it’s a phase, so what? If it’s your whole life, who cares? You’re destined to evolve and understand yourself in ways you never imagined before. And you’ve got our blood running through your beautiful veins, so no matter what, you’ve been blessed with the spirit of women who know how to love.

– Gabby Rivera, Juliet Takes a Breath

#book quote of the day #gabby rivera #juliet takes a breath #ya #feminism #lgbtqia literature #Hispanic Heritage Month #Hispanic Heritage Month reads #lesbian #book recommendations #puerto rican protagonist #bookblr

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ijustkindalikebooks · 2 years

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Reading this (again!)

#books #booklr #bookblr #fiction #book #book cover #book covers #juliet takes a breath #this book is so good #gabby rivera

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onebluebookworm · 2 years

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30 Days of Literary Pride - June 27

Juliet Takes a Breath - Gabby Rivera

#30 days of literary pride 2022 #30 days of literary pride #juliet takes a breath #gabby rivera

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fatblknfree · 16 days

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oh hell yeah. we shouting out round brown girlies. this book is gonna be phenomenal i already know !

AND it’s queer!!!

#books #fat representation #juliet takes a breath #gabby rivera

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youmaycallmeasha · 4 months

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#juliet takes a breath #gabby rivera #reading #read

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slaughter-books · 1 year

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Day 15: JOMPBPC: Love Yo' Self

#justonemorepage #jompbpc #love yo' self #juliet takes a breath #gabby rivera #beautiful book #beautiful cover #amazing author #lgbt+#pretty flowers #oleander #i love books

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cheesy09 · 6 months

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[CN] Upcoming Kiro Date Preview

🌸 Warning: This post contains detailed spoilers for content that hasn't been released on the EN server yet! 🌸

The world will witness my eternal glory.

From now on, there will be no separation between us.

🌟 Kiro's Fateful Date Blurb

The sun forgives every sin;

The stars will tell everyone their secrets;

And the moon only sighs;

Those who think they can do anything,

Wait for the day when the sun will never come again,

You will see your truest self in the darkness.

P.S. The live 2D version of this card's evolution commissioned by Papergames really gives one the impression that this date will end in tragedy 😭 It's got sad music, Kiro crying and everything. And the blurb for this date does not help either. Ngl, I live for this angst, but man... my emotions might not be able to survive this.

In case anyone is curious, you can watch the live 2D version here: link

What Kiro says is "Don't forget me. You're not allowed to ever forget me." 😭

#mlqc #mlqc cn #mlqc spoilers #mlqc kiro #*makes her way back from the dead to scream about this*#asdfghjkl im so sorry for the constant inactivity you guys #but apparently this is my life now since ive moved out of my parents'#being in another state all by myself ive been taking some time to adjust #and university life is just hectic. even breathing is a struggle here lmao #anyways ive been slowly working on his kiros bday date and ur date since i haven't seen any translations for those anywhere #and then depending on how much time i get i do want to try and translate this date as well #the romeo-juliet vibes that these two are giving off makes it too good not to #no promises tho #translating content take much time and effort #and time is the one thing im lacking 😭

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tvintedspvrkarc · 2 months

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adding : juliet capulet , twenty one , romeo and juliet , isabela merced

i know i obviously went with ghost facer for the katie fc but i just found out @shadowbrn has romeo so OBVIOUSLY i'm adding juliet anyway ???? she'll still have a modern verse but yeah she's baby okay bye

#juliet tbt .#✧ ‧₊˚ ⋅ ☆ 🤍 ‧₊˚ ⋅ you and all of your new perspective now ⌗ visage .#✧ ‧₊˚ ⋅ ☆ 🤍 ‧₊˚ ⋅ so when my thoughts take off may i breathe deep ⌗ ooc .

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sapphic-book-tournament · 10 months

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