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2 6 ▼ Ja n u a ry 2 1 , 1 9 0 4 ▼ ju s t o u t « W IN TER READING his year is heavy on history, a welcome addition to our literature. Somehow, though / ’ ve never been a non-fiction buff, when it's about our people, / love it. I have to apologize for the number of hard cover and therefore expensive books on this list. What can I say? We’re getting so trendy—and all the authors are worth supporting. Boots o f Leather, Slippers o f Gold: The His tory o f a Lesbian Community by Elizabeth Lapovsky Kennedy and Madeline D. Davis. Routledge, 1993, $29.95. A monumental eth nography which takes a working class lesbian community and examines it from the mid-1930s through the ’60s. This book discusses the roots of lesbian sexuality, relationships and culture. Savor it slowly. Hothead Paisan by Dianne DiMassa. Cleis, 1993, $12.95. This is a cartoon about a crazy man-hating dyke who expresses herself with violence and still manages to be both politically insightful and hysterically funny. Hothead and her cat Chicken arc irresistible. Tahuri by NgahuiaTc Awckoluku. W omen’s Press, 1993, $ 11.95. Stories about a young Maori lesbian in a woman-centered culture. Reads like a my lit, but it’s one New Zealand lesbian’s reality. Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Fcinbcrg. Fire brand, 1993, $10.95. The important and painful story of a transgendcred woman who survives growing up in a tough town, coming out in tough bars as well as trying to find herself in the years of didactic lesbian-feminism. Trouble in Transylvania by Barbara Wilson. Seal, 1993,518.95. W ilson’s best to date. Anon- violent mystery in an exotic setting with a zany heroine and matter-of-faclly lesbian characters. Fun! The Black Woman's Gumbo Ya-Ya: Quota tions by Black Women by Terri L. Jewell. Cross ing, 1993, SI0.95. The volume is a treasure and beautifully presented. “The child who raises its arms will be embraced,” Yoruba proverb. Lesbian Culture, and Anthology, the Lives, Work, Ideas, Art and Visions o f Lesbians Past and Present edited by Julia Penelope and Susan Wolfe. Crossing, 1993, $21.95. Wow! A colos sal, succulent volume all about dykes. There arc 561 oversized pages representing 300 lesbians’ visions of our culture: music, art, literature, etc. Captain Swing by Larry Duplcchan. Alyson, 1993, $15.95. Lovely, lovely. Duplcchan ap proaches the lyricism of James Baldwin about losing and grieving, loving and singing. Other World by Sarah Drchcr. New Victoria, 1993, $10.95. Another Stoner McTavish mys tery is always reason to rejoice. In this one we go even further into Aunt Hcrmoinc’s spirit world without missing any of Marylou’s humor. More! More! D ogTagsby Lexis Jude. New Victoria, 1993, $9.95. I love these lcsbians-in-thc-military sto ries. This army book focuses on the interrela tions between civilian Korean women and U.S. soldiers. Books to sink into as the temperatures drop by Lee Lynch ' .... f f ........" © ,> KOMfc %: HEARTLANDS jS S gS , ( « <)t*> >s ‘ ' \C K O S ' * V* >Anwrvr*»«l>' in iw re w ln iif^ w te e t* * * - * ,» mwy * » w » t» tnu " Oo,c v * m DARRELL YATES R ,M O:.A tlT B ftA R f SVSA« > N O M I N I . t. tB » « M W * » * fsÄ ",^ ' | a,*, • m w * ' j J ewe lie Gomez speaks out in Kate Brandt's Happy Endings Lesbians in the Military Speak Out by Winni S. Webber. Madwoman Press, 1993, $9.95. A collection of interviews. “I didn’t feel being a lesbian hindered me. There were so many of us— it was normal. It may not have been legal, but it was certainly normal.” Eyes o f Desire: A D eaf Lesbian and Gay Reader edited by Raymond Luczak. Alyson, 1993,59.95. Interviews, some untranslated, from American Sign Language and Telecommunica tions Device for the Deaf (TDD) transcripts. It also includes photos, poetry and stories reveal ing a large variety of experiences. Stonehursl by Barbara Johnson. Naiad, 1992, $9.95. A lesbian Regency novel. Enjoy! Alma Rose by Edith Forbes. Seal, 1993, $10.95. A well done tale of an introspective lesbian life in a small western town. Love of land and women; art as voice. Out In The World: Gay and Lesbian Life From Buenos Aires To Bangkok by Neil Miller. Random House, 1992, $22.00. Miller wrote the highly successful In Search o f Gay America while visiting gay and lesbian communities across the country and interviewing lesbians and gay men. In this book he introduces readers to our counterparts across the globe. A DooryardFullof Flowerr by Isabelle Miller. Naiad, 1993, $9.95. A reassuring brief sequel to Patience and Sarah and some wonderful stories from lesbian life since mid-century. Heartlands: A Gay M an's Odyssey Across America by Darrell Yates Rist. Dutton, 1992, $24.00. A magnificent book about a journey to understand gayncss, the gay life and gay male lives. A sincere human struggle beneath occa sional pretentiousness. A Safe Place to Sleep and Existing Solutions by Jennifer L. Jordan. Our Power Press, 1993, $9.95. These are the first and second Kristin Ashe mysteries which manage to be light read ing while still incorporating family history and incest issues. The Unforgetting Heart: An Anthology o f Short Stories by African American Women ed ited by Asha Kanwar. Aunt Lute, 1993, $9.95. This classic anthology includes Becky Birtha’s always delectable “Johnnieruth.” Cherry Grove, Fire Island: Sixty Years In America’s First Gay and Lesbian Town by Esther Newton. Beacon, 1993, $24.00. Newton is an anthropologist who concentrates here on the notorious resort community from the 1930s to the present. It is precisely researched from pri mary sources. Slonewallby Martin Duberman. Dutton, 1993, $23.00. This is told through the stories o f six lesbians and gay men, including Karla Jay. Highly readable. It’s written by one of our most es teemed gay historians. Spiral 7: A Collection o f Lesbian Art and Writing From Aolearoa/New Zealand edited by McPherson, King, Evans, Nunn. Spiral, 1992. Ask your bookstore to stock this and enhance your community ’ s sense of belonging to a world wide movement. Happy Endings: Lesbian Writers Talk About Their Lives and Work by Kate Brandt. Naiad, 1993, $10.95. The first of its kind answers, through interviews, the kinds of questions writ ers get about how-do-you-do-it and gives bio graphical information. The Case O f The Not-So-Nice Nurse by Mabel Mancy. Cleis, 1993, $9.95. A perfect lesbian parody of Nancy Drew and Cherry Ames. Friends and Lovers by Jackie Calhoun. Na iad, 1993, S9.95. A comfy book about multiple relationships. A slice of lesbian real life. I he Color o fl rees by Canaan Parker. Alyson, 1992, S8.95. A fine first novel about a young black man from Harlem in a white prep school. Sinister Paradise by Becky Bohan. M ad woman, 1993, $9.95. There is nice detailing with an exotic setting in this first novel of love and intrigue. Women's Glib Cartoon Calendar 1994 and What is this Thing Called Sex? edited by Roz Warren. Crossing, 1993, $9.95. A liberal sprin kling of lesbian cartoonists. / imber City Masks by Kicranan York. Third Side, 1993, $9.95. A first mystery featuring Roycc Madison deputy sheriff. Some insights into small town Colorado.
