Tag Archives: LGBTQIA

Readathon: Fun Home, by Alison Bechdel

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Thistle

This is a graphic novel memoir. Alison Bechdel’s father was a hands-off sort of person, the type of dad who favored his restoration furniture over his kids. He was also a closet homosexual who had multiple affairs (sometimes with teenage … Continue reading →

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The Bermudez Triangle, by Maureen Johnson

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Thistle

This is a character-driven book. It deals with relationships, friendship, sexuality, loyalty, and love. It deals with what happens to people when they let the world know they’re gay (both the good and the bad). It deals with long distance … Continue reading →

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November Ever After, by Laura Torres

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Thistle

Spoilers. About a year ago, I stumbled across a description of this young adult fiction book while searching for another title, and it looked interesting. Amy is dealing with the recent loss of her mother, and throughout the book, discovers … Continue reading →

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