TOP 5 Gay Books (Non Fiction) – November
Excluded: Making Feminist and Queer Movements More Inclusive by Julia Serano
While the queer community preaches the benefits of diversity we are often unable to recognise the minority groups within. Serano (Whipping Girl) looks at the ‘difficult’ intersection of feminist and queer communities with trans* issues.
The Christopher Isherwood Diaries (Volume 3: Liberation)
We’ve noticed a renewed interest in Isherwood. From the reissue of his novels and autobiographical writings to the films Single Man and Christopher and his Kind. Here we go back to the primary material from the 1970s to his death.
Destination Cambodia by Walter Mason
With an almost Nike-like enthusiasm to travelling, Mason approaches it with an ‘if in doubt just do it’ attitude. His main interests are religion and sexuality which combine with the above attitude lead him into many subcultures.
Gaga Feminism by J. Jack Halberstam
It is undeniable that views of sexuality and gender in popular culture now co-opts feminist theory for its own purpose. Lady Gaga’s status as the beacon of hope for this movement may not survive the test of time, but Halberstam’s writings around this conceit are entertaining and thought provoking.
Far From the Tree by Andrew Solomon
Nominated for the Green Carnation Award for LGBTI writers, Solomon analyses what happens when children (who are assumed to be like their parents) are radically different. Whether that might be from disability, a child conceived through rape or being transgendered.
