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7 hours ago

Welcome to the Wasteland': A queer sex memoir' that throws out all the rules in written word and art | amNewYork

Collaboration between Scooter LaForge and Jason Haaf resulted in the book Wasteland, showcasing a blend of art and personal reflections.
SOMA, SF
fromArtforum
59 minutes ago

Fecal Matters: On Derek McCormack's country-fried coprophilia

The Shithole Opry Collector's Guide blends surrealism and punk aesthetics through a fictional narrative involving Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood.
#queer-literature
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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

My Lover, the Rabbi by Wayne Koestenbaum review as fierce and strange as anything you'll read this year

Wayne Koestenbaum's novel explores obsession and desire through a modernist lens, intertwining characters in a narrative reminiscent of 19th-century literature.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

My Lover, the Rabbi by Wayne Koestenbaum review as fierce and strange as anything you'll read this year

Wayne Koestenbaum's novel explores obsession and desire through a modernist lens, intertwining characters in a narrative reminiscent of 19th-century literature.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

The Slippery Food Stephen King Absolutely Hates - Tasting Table

Stephen King has a strong aversion to oysters and clams, preferring simpler foods like fried fish and blueberry pancakes.
Television
fromQueerty
2 days ago

The secretly queer world of Animorphs might finally go mainstream in new reboot - Queerty

Disney+ is developing a new TV adaptation of Animorphs, a YA book series about teens who can transform into animals to fight an alien invasion.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe review a compulsive tale of money, lies and avoidable tragedy

A young man named Zac Brettler died after falling from a balcony, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his death.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ Christian author & father of 10 indicted for alleged child sex abuse - LGBTQ Nation

John Kent Tarwater was indicted on two counts of rape, three counts of sexual battery, and three counts of gross sexual imposition, with allegations dating from August 2019 to July 2020.
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fromQueerty
4 days ago

These LGBTQ+ books are being banned & people are making noise so it doesn't go unnoticed - Queerty

404 Day highlights the issue of Internet censorship in public libraries and schools, particularly affecting access to constitutionally protected websites.
#true-crime
London politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

The Author of Say Nothing Has a New True-Crime Book. It's Remarkable.

Patrick Radden Keefe's 'London Falling' investigates the death of Zac Brettler, exploring themes of tragedy, blame, and urban decay.
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fromKqed
1 day ago

'London Falling': A Teen Imposter, an Aging Gangster, a Body in the River

Brettler lived a double life, deceiving Sharma about his wealth, leading to fatal consequences for both in London's aspirational culture.
London politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

The Author of Say Nothing Has a New True-Crime Book. It's Remarkable.

Patrick Radden Keefe's 'London Falling' investigates the death of Zac Brettler, exploring themes of tragedy, blame, and urban decay.
Books
fromKqed
1 day ago

'London Falling': A Teen Imposter, an Aging Gangster, a Body in the River

Brettler lived a double life, deceiving Sharma about his wealth, leading to fatal consequences for both in London's aspirational culture.
NYC music
fromQueerty
5 days ago

Claybourne Elder gets personal, playful & a little creepy with a package of reimagined standards - Queerty

Claybourne Elder's debut album reimagines iconic songs, blending storytelling with humor and emotional depth for a fresh perspective on timeless classics.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

BU rally pushes back on Pride flag removals, calls for policy change

The rally, held at 1 Silber Way, was organized by Terrier Courage, a group that has collected more than 2,000 signatures on a petition urging the university to reconsider its rules on displays on public-facing windows and walls.
Boston
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
10 hours ago

The Patron Saint of Oddballs and Delinquents

Nancy Lemann's works capture the eccentricities and decay of New Orleans life, highlighting her unique observational style.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Children's author Philip Stead chats about his new book

Bernadette embarks on a quest to find a missing goat to save her friend and prevent the king from eating turtle stew.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
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A librarian was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids. Then something amazing happened. - LGBTQ Nation

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fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

A librarian was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids. Then something amazing happened. - LGBTQ Nation

Library director Luanne James was fired for refusing to remove LGBTQ+ books from youth access, sparking significant community support and fundraising efforts.
LGBT
fromQueerty
5 days ago

Gay men reveal the things they've vowed never to do again - Queerty

Many gay men shared personal commitments to avoid certain actions or decisions, reflecting on past experiences and lessons learned.
Books
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Heated Rivalry's success may reignite LGBTQ+ publishing

Heated Rivalry's success has boosted LGBTQ+ literature, particularly Rachel Reid's book, despite challenges in the publishing industry.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

JD Vance's new book features a photo of their church. They don't know Vance.

Vance's memoir cover features a church with no connection to him or his faith journey, raising questions about its authenticity.
fromBustle
5 days ago

Emma Straub's New Novel Is For Grown Women Who Once Fangirled Over Boy Bands

"I've never seen anything like it. It was just middle-aged women drinking so heavily, dancing, and screaming until 3 o'clock in the morning every day."
NYC music
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Feeling of Becoming Less and Less of a Person

The advent of the smartphone marked a significant shift in human perception and relationships, altering the human sensorium since June 2007.
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fromThe Nation
1 day ago

Ben Lerner's Novel of Fathers and Sons

Modern masculinity is characterized by anxiety and insecurity, regardless of age or responsibilities, as depicted in Ben Lerner's fiction.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Country star Ty Herndon: The drugs could be forgiven. Being gay definitely could not'

Ty Herndon faced career-threatening charges in 1995 but became the first major male country star to come out as gay in 2014.
#literature
fromSFGATE
9 hours ago
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'I was just riveted': Plane crashes, dark tech inspire SF book of the year

Kate Folk's novel 'Sky Daddy' explores a woman's obsession with planes and her struggle for connection in a modern, isolating world.
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago
Books

Unconventional Novels About Conventional People

Aging revolutionaries and conformists share parallel narratives of disillusionment and the loss of youthful dreams in recent literature.
Books
fromSFGATE
9 hours ago

'I was just riveted': Plane crashes, dark tech inspire SF book of the year

Kate Folk's novel 'Sky Daddy' explores a woman's obsession with planes and her struggle for connection in a modern, isolating world.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Unconventional Novels About Conventional People

Aging revolutionaries and conformists share parallel narratives of disillusionment and the loss of youthful dreams in recent literature.
#ben-lerner
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
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The Ample Rewards of Ben Lerner's Slender New Novel

An interview with Ben Lerner reveals complexities of memory and influence in art and literature.
fromDefector
5 days ago
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The Gentle Parenting Of Ben Lerner's 'Transcription' | Defector

Ben Lerner's novels explore themes of youth, sexuality, and the complexities of adulthood through autofictional narratives.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

He Wrote a Book About Interviewing. Here's His Interview.

Ben Lerner's 'Transcription' explores memory, language, and technology through the lens of a writer's relationship with his mentor.
Writing
fromArtforum
2 days ago

Ben Lerner's Transcription and the Fictional Readymade

Ben Lerner's new novel, Transcription, showcases his restless creativity and innovative formal experimentation in fiction.
Writing
fromVulture
5 days ago

Ben Lerner's Big Feelings

Ben Lerner's new book, Transcription, explores the complexities of authorial voice and the nature of interviews through a unique narrative structure.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

The Ample Rewards of Ben Lerner's Slender New Novel

An interview with Ben Lerner reveals complexities of memory and influence in art and literature.
Books
fromDefector
5 days ago

The Gentle Parenting Of Ben Lerner's 'Transcription' | Defector

Ben Lerner's novels explore themes of youth, sexuality, and the complexities of adulthood through autofictional narratives.
Books
fromVulture
7 hours ago

Behold: The National Book Foundation's '5 Under 35'

The National Book Foundation recognizes five authors under 35 for their impactful debut works, focusing on diverse themes and experiences.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Keith O'Brien talks about his latest book, 'Heartland'

You know, this story is a bit different, right? We always do the Bird-Magic thing where we combine the narratives of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. And really, what I wanted to do with this book was just tilt the camera a little bit differently, change that perspective and zoom in on that origin story in rural Indiana in the 1970s.
LA Clippers
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fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

Romance Duo "Christina Lauren" Talk About Romance Versus Reality & The Current Projects

Christina Lauren co-authors normalize intimate wellness discussions through romance writing and partnerships, emphasizing realistic female experiences in both fiction and real life.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

The novels explore complex themes of intimacy, loss, and coping mechanisms in relationships between young women and older figures.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

Chris Colfer says his first novel for adults is "really smutty" & "very gay" - Queerty

Chris Colfer has transitioned from acting to writing, achieving success with children's books and now venturing into adult fiction.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Upward Bound by Woody Brown review extraordinary debut from a non-speaking autistic author

Upward Bound serves as a dismal adult daycare for the disabled, highlighting the struggles of its clients and the compassion of its staff.
LGBT
fromQueerty
3 months ago

10 gay sports romances that will quench your Heated Rivalry thirst - Queerty

HBO Max's Heated Rivalry sparked mainstream interest in gay sports romance, leading to increased demand for similar queer romance stories centered on athletic settings and characters.
Books
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Jay McInerney's Yuppie New York

Jay McInerney's latest novel reflects on the lives of New York's bourgeoisie as they confront aging and nostalgia in familiar settings.
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Catherine Lacey Reads "Rate Your Happiness"

Catherine Lacey reads her story 'Rate Your Happiness,' from the April 13, 2026, issue of the magazine, highlighting her narrative style and thematic depth.
Books
fromVulture
1 week ago

The Gay Romance Novel You Should Actually Read

Sigmund Freud believed that every crush has a strand of disgust, that people are attracted to what repulses them. The enchantment of an infatuation always counterbalances the reality that our lovers - irksome, confusing, and unflaggingly human - depart from whatever ideal archetype we have stored in our heads.
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Books
fromIndependent
3 days ago

My husband died suddenly. One final task remained: to publish the book he'd spent 25 years of his life working on

Editing a book on James Joyce took over two decades of research and writing, followed by three and a half years of editing.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Enough of this me me me': Blake Morrison on memoir in the age of oversharing

Memoirs have evolved to embrace candor and vulnerability, allowing anyone to share their personal stories of trauma and identity.
Books
fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

The HarperCollins "Canadian Classics" Is an American Side Hustle | The Walrus

HarperCollins Canada will release a series of Canadian reprints titled HarperCollins Canadian Classics on May 5, 2026.
Writing
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

The art of College poetry - Harvard Gazette

Harvard College hosts three National Youth Poet Laureates who emphasize performance techniques, personal storytelling, and the transformative power of poetry in their academic and artistic pursuits.
Books
fromInsideHook
6 days ago

What to Read Right Now, According to Cool Men

Men are encouraged to read a variety of fiction, including classics, memoirs, and trending novels, especially as summer approaches.
Books
fromFast Company
6 days ago

How American independent bookstores made a massive comeback

Independent bookstores have adapted and are thriving despite the rise of online shopping.
Books
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

The Boston Public Library is the star of Kate Quinn's latest NYT bestseller

Kate Quinn's latest novel, 'The Astral Library,' is a love letter to books and Boston, inspired by her experiences at the Boston Public Library.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Love Lane by Patrick Gale review a homecoming tale with echoes of Brokeback Mountain

Elderly Harry Cane navigates complex relationships and buried secrets as he returns home after years away.
fromQueerty
2 years ago

Let them eat cake: 20 fascinating facts about 'Red, White & Royal Blue' - Queerty

Unless you've been living under the straightest rock imaginable, you've surely heard of, read, watched, and rewatched Red, White & Royal Blue. And perhaps you've heard, it's getting a sequel! This 2023 romantic comedy tells the story of Alex Claremont-Diaz (Taylor Zakhar-Perez), the son of US President Ellen Claremont (Uma Thurman), who falls head over heels into a cake with Prince Henry of Wales (Nicholas Galitzine).
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer-winning author who turned unlikely subjects into bestsellers, dies aged 80

Tracy Kidder's gifts for storytelling and tireless reporting are an enduring reflection of the empathy, integrity, and endless curiosity he brought to everything he did.
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Europe politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The Country That Made Its Own Canon

Sweden released a national culture canon, sparking controversy over national identity as immigration rises and the nationalist Sweden Democrats gain political influence.
#tv-adaptation
fromQueerty
2 months ago
Television

Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid shares the text message that changed her life - Queerty

fromThe Walrus
2 months ago
Books

"It's Not Something I'm Squeamish About": Heated Rivalry Author on Writing Explicit Sex Scenes | The Walrus

fromQueerty
2 months ago
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Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid shares the text message that changed her life - Queerty

fromThe Walrus
2 months ago
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"It's Not Something I'm Squeamish About": Heated Rivalry Author on Writing Explicit Sex Scenes | The Walrus

Television
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Danny McBride Is Taking on Modern Masculinity - In Book Form

Danny McBride will publish Thrilling Tales of Modern Men, a short-story collection exploring chaotic, often toxic modern masculinity, on June 23 via Random House.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

A New Direction for the Trans Novel

A dying woman's opioid-induced memories reveal her deep resentment toward her trans child, exposing how her accumulated life disappointments have narrowed her worldview to rigid gender expectations.
Television
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Separating fact from fiction in the Karen Read Lifetime movie

Lifetime's film condenses Karen Read's three-year legal saga into under 90 minutes, recreating key scenes while taking liberties and omitting details.
Books
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

'New trick' at 50: Fiction. And now, raves. - Harvard Gazette

Epidemiologist Janet Rich-Edwards was inspired to write her debut novel 'Canticle' after attending a Radcliffe lecture on medieval nuns' liturgical books, discovering a connection between academic scholarship and creative fiction writing.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

'I'm Coming to the Cottage': How 'Heated Rivalry' Depicts Coming Out

Coming out in male-oriented sports is fraught but can be affirming and safer when supportive friends and parents provide acceptance and care.
Books
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

That's a book? - Harvard Gazette

Italo Calvino used tarot card decks as a computational system to generate interconnected narratives, predating modern AI by decades and demonstrating how structured systems can create complex literary works.
Books
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

What to Read Right Now, According to Cool Men

Men discuss fiction books they recommend others read, including Pulitzer Prize winners, memoirs, and fantasy novels to combat reading disengagement.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Heated Rivalry author makes Shane statement as sequel delayed

I do think that the three books, as a trilogy, it's Shane who has like the hero's arc. I think, even in The Long Game, it's Shane. As much as the book focuses on Ilya, Shane is the one with that arc, and I do think that continues into this one [Unrivaled].
Books
Books
fromVulture
1 month ago

How Should a White Woman Writer Be?

White women writers from the Dimes Square literary scene are receiving major book launches and media attention, sparking both acclaim and online criticism about nepotism and industry favoritism.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ben Markovits: I used to think any book concerned with people falling in love can't be very good'

Reading shaped formative years through detective stories, fantasy epics, and memoirs that provided companionship and escape during frequent moves and family transitions.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

When Did Literature Get Less Dirty?

Philip Roth's Zuckerman Unbound functioned as a response to the controversial reception of Portnoy's Complaint, with Roth's protagonist expressing regret over writing sexually explicit material that drew accusations of anti-Semitism and misogyny.
Books
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Has Contemporary Fiction Ignored the Working Class?

Work's grip on life demands vigilance; allowing career to consume identity risks losing oneself entirely to labor's demands.
Books
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

This novel about family drama is so good you may want to re-read it immediately

Allegra Goodman's new novel This Is Not About Us returns to the domestic family saga format of her earlier work, demonstrating renewed creative energy rather than diminishing it.
Books
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

George Whitmore's Unsparing Queer Fiction

A 1987 novel titled Nebraska uses the state's flat, isolating landscape to frame a family chamber drama that serves as an oblique allegory of AIDS.
Books
fromBustle
1 month ago

How This Best-Selling Author Wrote The Sapphic WNBA Romance Of Her Dreams

A reassigned sports journalist discovers queer community, romance, and the cultural rise of the WNBA while pursuing a tense attraction to a Sparks star.
Books
fromAnOther
2 months ago

Makenna Goodman's New Book Is a Gripping Portrait of a Disgraced Professor

Explores who gets to live the 'good life', interrogating rural idylls, identity, empathy, cancel culture, obsession, and the complexities of love.
Books
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

The stories behind the books - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's library collection includes books that use layered images, movable elements, and raised type to create interactive, tactile, and accessible reading experiences.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Cameo by Rob Doyle review a fantasy of literary celebrity in the culture war era

Perky, satirical portrait centred on a globe-trotting Dublin figure whose sensational life—crime, drugs, sex, espionage—and pettiness lampoon contemporary literary culture and celebrity.
Books
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I don't see there is any point retrospectively criticising people for the way that they behaved' - 'Butcher Boy' novelist Patrick McCabe

Patrick McCabe remains rooted in Irish counter-culture while engaging with communal rituals and symbols.
Books
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Rachel Reid, the unassuming author of Heated Rivalry' whose universe has taken on a life of its own

Rachel Reid turned niche queer 'hockey smut' romance into a mass phenomenon with the Game Changers series and its HBO adaptation, selling over 650,000 copies.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The Gospel According to Emily Henry

Emily Henry channels rom-com sensibility and religious upbringing to create a fresh, cinematic-influenced romance novel blending humor, nostalgia, and emotional depth.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Women Who Made George Saunders A Wife Guy

George Saunders' childhood praise and confidence, plus transformative experiences and setbacks, ultimately propelled him to achieve his dream of becoming a successful novelist.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Colleen Hoover Insists Her New Book Isn't About Herself

Out today, Woman Down centers on writer Petra Rose, an author who has writer's block and checks into a remote cabin to finish her next book. Petra, who took a hiatus after fans blamed her for a producer's decision to cut a fan-favorite character out of the film adaptation of her book A Terrible Thing, has "learned the hard way what happens when the internet turns on you," a synopsis states.
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fromwww.newyorker.com
2 months ago

Joseph O'Neill Reads Light Secrets

Skip to main content Illustration by The New Yorker; Source photograph Michael Lionstar Listen and subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Google | Wherever You Listen Sign up to receive our weekly Books & Fiction newsletter. Joseph O'Neill reads his story Light Secrets, from the January 26, 2026, issue of the magazine. O'Neill is the author of a story collection and five novels, including Netherland, which won the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction in 2009, The Dog, and Godwin, which was published in 2024.
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