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@musicconnection.com.web.brid.gy calls G’Ra Asim’s 99 PROBLEMS FINDING THE 1 “a thought-provoking piece of work.” And it’ll be in bookstores online and IRL next Tuesday!
"99 Problems Finding the 1: A Love Story (Sort Of)" By G’Ra AsimThis is interesting, and there’s a lot going on so buckle up. G’Ra Asim is the assistant professor of English at Washington University in St. Louis and vocalist/bassist of Baby Got Back Talk,and his…buff.lyDespite all the hardship they have experienced in Idaho and the laws that negatively impact the LQBTQ+ community, @idahocole.bsky.social said they are still sticking around because they love this “red” state and don’t want to leave.
Former state senator Cole LeFavour reflects on being queer in IdahoA new memoir by Cole LeFavour talks about growing up queer in Idaho and the struggles they faced during their eight years as a state Senator.buff.ly“Perhaps people can be inspired by the fact that human connection is so important to collaboration and art, you need to be with other people, be inspired by other people, and work with other people.”—Adele Bertei buff.ly/Dz6zOKo
Never On the Sidelines―Adele Bertei’s No New York Restores Women to the Center of a Cultural Revolution -Never On the Sidelines―Adele Bertei’s No New York Restores Women to the Center of a Cultural Revolution - The Los Angeles Harbor Area's Only Independently owned news magazine serving San Pedro,…www.randomlengthsnews.comDid you know that before his permanent hospitalization with Huntington’s disease, Woody Guthrie began to think about race and racism in ways that challenged nationalist liberal common sense? #DisabilityPrideMonth
Considering Today’s Struggles Through Woody Guthrie’s EyesBy Gustavus Stadler | I knew that when my book came out, I would inevitably be asked questions like, “What would Woody Guthrie do today? Where would he stand on this issue? What would he think of t…buff.lyIt’s official! Our fiction imprint, Fort Point, is going live!
Beacon Press Launches Fiction ImprintThe Boston-based publisher, which is primarily known for its nonfiction about political and social issues, will publish 3–5 titles per year through its Fort Point imprint, with Beacon director Gayatri...www.publishersweekly.comAdele Bertei is the legendary former keyboard player of the groundbreaking frenetic, promo-free jazz-funk combo the Contortions and the star of Lizzie Borden’s BORN IN FLAMES. Her memoir, NO NEW YORK, is about that time in her life.
Creating in the Ruins: Erica Dawn Lyle and Adele Bertei on No Wave, Rage, and Survival | MomusSo many books have been written on the art and music of New York City in the late 1970s and early 1980s that one imagines the texts on the…buff.ly“To keep any bar in the green and profitable is a challenge and becomes even more so of a challenge when you are catering to a more niche clientele.”—Rachel Karp
Where Did All the Lesbian Bars Go? This New Book Shows They’re Still Here — NOTE: You are r e a di ng a free edition of by Hanna. Please consider becoming a member f or the l ow low p rice of $1 dollar…buff.lyWhile @washingtonkate.bsky.social isn’t recommending a cold plunge as a cure-all, she does say everyone has their own personal river they must swim. There’s something out there that can give you that same restorative feeling.
‘Midstream’ traces author’s journey to plunge into 50 bodies of water before she turned 50The memoir took Kate Washington around the world and brought a sense of healing after years as a caregiver.buff.lyIn the 19th century, white children were exposed to extreme violence, which primed them as adults to inflict violence on Black children. @drstaceypatton.bsky.social exposes this history in STRUNG UP.
Fall 2026 Fiction & Nonfiction Preview: HistoryGermany’s descent into fascism, overlooked Black pioneers, and California dreams are the focus of history books this season.buff.lyPeople of the past understood that you had to persuade people outside the protest to join the fray and support the cause. MLK Jr. was a master of this. Gloria J. Browne-Marshall says it’s a tactic still needed today.
“A Protest History of the United States” with Gloria J. Browne-Marshall | Book ItThis month on Book It… we chat with activist, attorney, author and John Jay College Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall about her new book, “A Protest History of the United States”, which chronicles…buff.lyIn @politico.com’s survey taking stock of #America250, @sheryllcashin.bsky.social pinpoints 1968 as an important year in US history. It was when Brown v. Board was finally enforced.
Has Trump Changed Democracy Forever? We Asked 11 Historians.Experts on U.S. history look to the past — and the future.buff.lyA reminder during Disability Pride Month that there’s nothing trivial or strange about having discussions about autistic identity. @epballou.bsky.social
Dear Parents: “Autistic” Isn’t a Bad WordBy Emily Paige Ballou | My guess is that if you have a child or family member on the autism spectrum or have been involved with the special education system or disability services as a professional…buff.lyIn @samanthapaigerosen.bsky.social’s anthology LIVING, TOGETHER, Jake Montano takes us behind the scenes to show us what it’s like living in a drag house. Fabulousness ensues. 🪭✨️ @them.us
Blow Dryers, Brunch, and Best Friends: Drag Houses Are Communal Living at Its BestWhy there’s no chosen family quite like a drag chosen family.buff.lyThe cohousing community where Kate Madden Yee lives consists of 9 households. Having a built-in community is often as natural and joyful as she initially hoped it would be. buff.ly/Cn2zbb4
The Art of Aging in Community"We’re not all best friends here, but inherent in the cohousing model is an overall desire to seek the health of the group."buff.lyRachel Karp’s THE LESBIAN BAR CHRONICLES is the latest book about queer bars to come out in recent years. This is how you keep queer history alive! @qnotescarolinas.bsky.social
Post-Pride non-fiction reading list for 2026 - QnotesCarolinas.comLooking for your next LGBTQ+ read? Explore memoirs, essays and biographies featured in this post-Pride 2026 non-fiction reading list.buff.ly🗣️ We’re looking for a new assistant director of business operations to join our business department! If you’re passionate about social justice and publishing, check our website for all the details and apply! ➡️ buff.ly/HDTXuX0
You saw Judy Heumann in the CRIP CAMP documentary and read her memoir, BEING HEUMANN. Get ready to see her biopic! 🤩
Inside ‘CODA’ director’s follow-up ‘Being Heumann,’ about Judy Heumann and her fight for disability rightsSee EW’s first look at ‘Being Heumann,’ directed by CODA Oscar winner Sian Heder, which will open the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.ew.comDon’t forget that we have plain language translations of Rabbi Julia Watts Belser’s LOVING OUR OWN BONES available on our website!
Translating to Plain Language, an Important Part of Disability EquityBy Julia Watts Belser | Ever since I began writing “Loving Our Own Bones,” I knew I wanted to craft a plain language version. The book brings disability culture into conversation with Jewish and Ch…buff.lyOne of the best NYC stories is the no wave art scene, which you can read about in Adele Bertei’s memoir NO NEW YORK. @gothamist.com
New York City has the best stories. Read about them in these new books.Seven books from 2026 with the city at their heart.buff.ly