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Love this Kyle. I have a shelf in my house of API / API Queer authors for v similar reasons. It’s a great practice to be reminded that we exist and our stories are worth telling. Thank you for this list. Can’t wait to check out.

PS - I still have Grace Bonney’s beautiful In The Company of Women you gave me ❤️

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Grace! And that book—truly inspiring.

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The organization of this library is so pleasing to me

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Jan Morris’ Conundrum is a trailblazing read

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Great book list. Possible additions:

- T Cooper’s “Real Man Adventures” https://store.mcsweeneys.net/products/real-man-adventures *edit: wait I see it in your photos nevermind*

- Harry Dodge’s “My Meteorite” http://harrydodge.com/ (which I just saw but haven’t gotten yet)

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Good catch on T Cooper whose book is on the shelf but fell off the list. And yes, overdue for adding Harry Dodge. Ordered! And, hi Max. Great to see you here.

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HI. “Long time reader, first time commenter”

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Hi Kyle, you might be interested to read “A real piece of work” by Australian trans non-binary author and social worker Erin Riley. It’s a memoir in a collection of essays. I am not trans but I am queer and constantly learning. I found it illuminating, sad, uplifting and joyful.

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How about Becoming a Man: A Story of Transition by P. Carl (2020)?

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Good one. Ordering.

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He’s made it into a play that’s opening at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge (MA) soon!

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Nice. Will keep eye out.

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Lou Sullivan's We Both Laughed in Pleasure!!! And Andrea Lawler's Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl, for sure. Love this list, thank you :) and your new frequency in my inbox <3

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Looks like Greenlight has one in stock... excuse me while I head to the store...

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