Monthly Archives: April 2011

Desert Hearts and Huntress: Jane Rule and Malinda Lo on Love

Posted on April 21, 2011 by lesbianmeetsbooknyc

For those of you reading Desert of the Heart and/or eagerly anticipating our movie field trip to IFC to watch the movie Desert Hearts next week, a few links you may find interesting. 1) Some very good insights into the … Continue reading →

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So much to like: Picoult, McConnell, Nice

Posted on April 15, 2011 by lesbianmeetsbooknyc

I liked it. I really liked. I know, I was kind of stunned myself. Just goes to prove the old adage that you shouldn’t judge a book by its multi-million dollar-advance earning author’s blockbuster popularity. I don’t read much commercial … Continue reading →

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Back at Boarding School: Cracks and Report for Murder

Posted on April 8, 2011 by lesbianmeetsbooknyc

Gloomy corridors. Cramped dormitories. Musty books. Secret societies. Arcane traditions. Eccentric teachers. Murder, suicide, mayhem. To what do I refer? Boarding school, of course! From Jane Eyre to Harry Potter, it’s where all the best stuff seems to happen. And … Continue reading →

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More of the Best: Pub Triangle Awards and Katniss Found

Posted on April 2, 2011 by lesbianmeetsbooknyc

Award season is in full swing now! The Publishing Triangle has just announced their finalists for the annual Triangle Awards, honoring the best lesbian and gay nonfiction, poetry, and fiction. Winners will be announced at a ceremony at the New … Continue reading →

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