A Reviews/ Recommended Reads
disability, gay fiction, homosexuality, pacifism, World War II
Dear Readers, When readers talk about their favorite books that feature gay or LGBT protagonists, Mary Renault’s The Charioteer is usually at or near the top of their lists. Renault is most well known for her historical novels set in… more
C Reviews
homosexuality, mystery
Note: This review was originally run in 2012, but at that time the book became unavailable due to Dorchester publishing problems. Carina Press picked it up and republished it. Dear Ms. Everett, I requested this book from Netgalley because I… more
Publishing News
Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Barry Eisler, digital publishing, homosexuality, lawsuits
Yesterday was a study in opposites. Barry Eisler, a hardcover author of the John Rain series, broke the news that he had turned down a $500,000 offer for two books from St. Martin’s Press and is going to self publish… more
B Reviews/ B Reviews Category/ Book Reviews
18th-century, Diana-Gabaldon, Historical Romances, homosexuality
Dear Mrs Gabaldon, I put pen to paper to tell you how much I have enjoyed the latest batch of short stories about Lord John Gray. I think he is, by far, my favorite character you’ve invented and I dare… more
A Review Category/ A- Reviews/ Book Reviews/ Ebooks
Diana-Gabaldon, Historical Romances, homosexuality
Dear Mrs. Gabaldon, A few years ago when the first Lord John book (Lord John and the Private Matter) was released I made a mental note to myself that I ought to try this one out. After all I had… more
Book Reviews/ C Reviews/ C Reviews Category/ Ebooks
art thief, homosexuality, Nazis, World War II
Dear Ms Gaia, I love books set during WWII. There’s so much scope for drama, heartbreak, courage and bravery. Your book appealed to me because of the setting and the fact that from the blurb, the heroine looked like she… more