Titles in this section link to my (sometimes fuller) reviews on Goodreads.
Aliens by Jamie Kallio 4⭐
A short non-fiction book for children on aliens and such. What is and isn't known, with pictures. Mentions all sides. A wonderful book for an alien loving child!
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi 3⭐
First half felt like it dragged on forever but something about it picked up in the second and I got really invested. Must say though I felt the most terrifying aspect of it, isn't Manson. (though of course he is terrifying). A bit thought-provoking as well.
How to Understand Your gender by Alex Iantaffi and Meg-John Barker 5⭐
Words do not describe how I have fallen in love with this book! It took me on a journey of reflecting on gender and sexuality, in myself and society. It is accessible and very kind. There are pages that remind you to stop and breathe. To take a break if you need it. Of course you can ignore them if you want but I found that I needed them and was so glad they were there.
I truly believe anyone can get a lot out of this book. Cis, Trans, Non-binary.
There is stuff in here that I wish everyone would hear.
It also talks a lot about intersections and how they interact with each other. Class, Race, Ethnicity, Disability, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Religion. For example I'm White, Middle-Class, Physically Disabled, Neurodivergent, an afab Non-binary person, bisexual, and Wiccan. All of these things interact with each other and matter. And for me being disabled matters a lot and I love how disability wasn't left out like it usually is!
It talks about how gender is complex in that it's a mix of biological, psychological and social. Even though it's a complex topic, it was never confusing. Always accessible.
I highly recommend this!
Afar by Leila del Duca and Kit Seaton 4⭐
I already love the characters and feel bad for what they've gone through. Still kids but already with so much responsibility. And Boetema with her being able to travel to other planets while she sleeps, in other bodies. Inotu writing everything down in his notebook. I'm glad I read it. Wish there was more. Kinda felt incomplete.
The Beauty Vol. 1 by Jeremy Haun and Jason Hurley 5⭐
I loved this horror novel about an STD that people actually want, because it makes them beautiful. Tackles society's obsession with beauty as well as the "health care" industry that doesn't actually want to cure people's suffering or death, but instead wants to just sell them pills to treat things even if a cure exists. Because cures make a lot less money in the long run.
Bingo Love by Tee Franklin 5⭐
My bisexual heart is so happy!! So heart-breaking and real, but then so beautiful. It's never too late to be happy. A second chance romance between two woman of color.
Clue by Paul Allor 3.5⭐
I loved playing the board game as a kid! I miss playing it. I never did see the movie (I didn't know there was one). Kinda silly but it was a fun time.
Pile of Possibilities for the Next Week
I hope to read more of The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories and get at least half way through it, seeing as it's a group read that finishes on Sept 14th. I Really Really hope to start Romantic Outlaws. I did read a couple stories this past week (on the last day) of Unbroken: 13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens and hope to read more (finishing it would be awesome!). And I really have to continue with the Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues series already!! So Fifty Shades Freed, Hex Code, Nonbinary: Memoirs of Gender and Identity, and Zebra Forest will probably not happen.
TV I Watched
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Season 9 Episode 17.
I did not watch any movies. I Really need to work on Stranger Things and Siren...
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