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Visibility Matters: Entertaining the Future
, Oct 26, 2009
How lesbian/bi visibility in entertainment has evolved over the last seven years, and what this means for the future.
What authors are on your auto-buy list?
, Aug 14, 2009
There are certain writers whose books you will always buy, just because you love them. Here are some of my favorites.
Portia de Rossi plans to pen a memoir
, Jun 18, 2009
"The New York Observer" reports the actress is attempting to get a publishing deal for her upcoming autobiography.
Jessica Hopper goes from riot grrrl to "rock it, girl" — Joan Jett approved
, Jun 17, 2009
The feminist writer has penned the book Girls' Guide to Rocking in hopes of inspiring women music lovers to start up bands and start supporting one another.
Lebanon introduces first ever book for LGBT community
, Jun 1, 2009
Bareed Mista3jil: True Stories compiles 41 true stories from the country's gay community, where being out is illegal.
Dalia Jurgensen gives up juicy details in "Spiced"
, May 27, 2009
The New York pastry chef discusses her lesbian fling with waitress in her new memoir about working in the restaurant industry.
"No Girls Allowed" graphic novel pictures women who lived as men
, May 27, 2009
The book geared towards 9 to 12-year-old readers features seven stories about females who had to pretend to be male to fight in wars and become pharohs.
The best new books for mombians and other queer parents
, May 15, 2009
Publisher's Weekly gives some suggestions on presents for LGBT families, including a picture book about Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas.
Staceyann Chin tells all in "The Other Side of Paradise"
, Apr 14, 2009
The out poet/performance artist has penned a memoir about growing up a gay female in Jamaica.
Diane Keaton details her mother's life
, Feb 13, 2009
The actress is publishing a book on her mom and the journals she kept throughout her life before passing away.
Jane Austen and the undead get together for a new novel and film
, Feb 11, 2009
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies pairs two unlikely facets of pop culture for an upcoming book and movie.
Some movie adaptations don't make the cut
, Feb 5, 2009
Entertainment Weekly published their list of the 23 most disappointing film adaptations, including Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and Memoirs of a Geisha.
2009 Best Graphic Novels for Teens: What’s in it for women?
, Feb 4, 2009
The ALA's top titles have a handful written with females in mind, including Life Sucks and Echo: Moon Lake.
Jeanette Winterson requests "Dykes" for herself
, Jan 20, 2009
The lesbian author recently wrote about her humorous attempt to buy Alison Bechdel's The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For in her small-town bookstore.
Norah Vincent goes mad
, Jan 5, 2009
The lesbian journalist goes from portraying a man undercover to visiting three mental institutions.
Tila Tequila vs. the 8-year-old boy
, Dec 24, 2008
Two new books give tips on picking up girls. Which might work for lesbians?
"Passing for Black" and Cristy Road's "Bad Habits" are up for Lambda's Lit Awards in 2008
, Dec 18, 2008
This year's long list of nominees have been announced, but will eventually be made into a short list. Who should make the cut?
Sappho gets graphic in “House of the Muses”
, Dec 2, 2008
Artist Pam Harrison has adapted Sappho's poetry about her travels to Lesbos into a new graphic novel miniseries.
So here's a story from A to Z
, Oct 9, 2008
Geri "Ginger Spice" Halliwell writes a best-selling children's book and is called "the most successful celebrity author" in the UK.
Judy Blume on the brain
, Oct 8, 2008
We're reminiscing about the young adult section at the library, and thinking of rediscovering our favorite gender-bending books.
A novel idea: "The Hills: The Book Series"
, Sep 15, 2008
Lauren Conrad has inked a deal for her own young adult series based on her life.
Reading is sexy, just ask Tina Fey and Scarlett Johansson
, Sep 12, 2008
First Book's "What Book Got You Hooked?" has celebrities giving their reading recommendations.
An all-star cast should prove to "Bee" better than average
, Aug 21, 2008
The trailer for The Secret Life of Bees features all the film's heavy-hitters.
Humiliation: lesbian pop culture style
, Jul 31, 2008
Admitting what famous parts of gay girldom you haven't taken part of is the first step towards getting help.
Chick lit is getting too literal
, Jul 29, 2008
The label is starting to become the category for all small books by women.