10 best of the year: books. (Books).(1) Sissyphobia: Gay Men and Effeminate ef·fem·i·nate adj. 1. Having qualities or characteristics more often associated with women than men. See Synonyms at female. 2. Characterized by weakness and excessive refinement. Behavior Tim Bergling Bergling's book may be the first footnote-free, addictively readable account of all the gender stereotypes ("queen," "straight-acting") that gay people propagate without any homophobes' help. Packed with personal stories and clear-headed thinking. (2) The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay Michael Chabon Michael Chabon (born May 24, 1963) is an American author and "one of the most celebrated writers of his generation."[2] His first novel, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (1988), was published when Chabon was 25 and catapulted him to the status of literary celebrity. A Pulitzer-winning epic set in the early days of the comic book industry. (3) Pages for You Sylvia Brownrigg Hot campus romance between budding writer and gorgeous teacher. (4) Behind the Screen William J. Mann William J. Mann is a biographer and Hollywood historian acclaimed for writing what has been called the "definitive" (The Sunday Times, London) life of Katharine Hepburn, Kate: The Woman Who Was Hepburn published in October 2006. Gay and lesbian Hollywood on the other side of the camera. Action! (5) The Practical Heart Allan Gurganus A take on life that's queer in the finest sense. (6) Fraud David Rakoff Essays to get us in touch with our inner nerd. (7) Dancing With Demons Demons See also devil; evil; ghosts; hell; spirits and spiritualism. ademonist one who denies the existence of the devil or demons. bogyism, bogeyism recognition of the existence of demons and goblins. Penny Valentine and Vicki Wickham The divine Dusty Springfield takes her place in the lesbian pantheon at last. (8) The Wind Done Gone Alice Randall Gone With the Wind's Ashley Wilkes? Gay. (9) My Son Divine Frances Milstead The late drag diva writ large--by his mom. (10) Tell-all biographies Natalie Wood (Natasha), Isadora Duncan (Isadora), Moss Hart (Dazzler), Edna St. Vincent Millay Edna St. Vincent Millay (February 22, 1892 – October 19, 1950) was an American lyrical poet and playwright and the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. She was also known for her unconventional, bohemian lifestyle and her many love affairs. (Savage Beauty), Madonna (Goddess) ... It has been a year for gossipy bios, authorized or not, and we're hooked. |
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