Mix and Match: LGBTQ+ History

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

The Stonewall Riots of June 1969 were a landmark event in bringing Gay Rights to public attention, which is one reason we try to do something commemorative in June each year. For more on this event...
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexper...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone...
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Rules: Pick Two books to read during June/July/August. Make your choices by matching a format in list one to a category in list two. For example, if you listen to And the Band Played On as an audiobook, your next book cannot be a history or on audio.

Format
1) Paperback
2) Hardcover
3) Audio
4) Ebook

Categories
1) LGBTQ+ Fictional Character, written before 1969
2) LGBTQ+ Fictional Character, written after 1969
3) LBGTQ+ History
4) LGBTQ+ Memoir or Biography
5) LGBTQ+ Author
6) LGBTQ+ Studies

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

I'm going with...
1) The Price of Salt**
Ebook, fiction published 1952
4) Bad Feminist**
Audiobook, memoir and essays

FINISHED!

[Holly, That Geeky One]

I honestly can't wait for this! It's going to be so awesome.

Renee, The Price of Salt is a great book, and one of the first to actually show a happy ending for a lesbian couple. Make sure to watch the 2016 film Carol of you haven't already. It gets the feel of the novel spot on!

[Veronique]

Very tempted too. Just literally finished If I Was Your Girl (gathering my thoughts for review)

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

Just finished. Didn't know what to expect. Thought it might be a mystery, since many of Highsmith's titles seem to fall into that category. Also, expected some kind of wrenching tragedy &/or unhappy ending given that it was published in 1952. Was surprised on all counts. An excellent read. One I'll probably go back to so I can take my time to notice the small exquisite things, the way you do with a reread. Beautiful writing.

I'll definitely look for the movie. Thanks for the recommendation, Holly. :)

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

Vero, If I Was Your Girl is on my list to get, it sounds very emotional.

[Veronique]

Jenny wrote: "Vero, If I Was Your Girl is on my list to get, it sounds very emotional."

It is but also positive. I am, on the other hand, looking to get Renee's book :O)

[Veronique]

I guess I am kind of doing this already :O)

Ebook - published after 1969
If I Was Your Girl - Review

Paperback comic - memoir
Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic

[Holly, That Geeky One]

Ah I so wanted to read Fun Home! I might just buy it to be honest. I cant find it in any of my local libraries.

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

I am going to read If I Was Your Girl and The Price of Salt: OR Carol, if I can get away with them both being ebooks ;)

[Veronique]

Holly wrote: "Ah I so wanted to read Fun Home! I might just buy it to be honest. I cant find it in any of my local libraries."

Sorry. Already had it...

[Sam F]

For my first book, I just finished:

The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers - who's main character is a gay deaf man. Such a great book!
1) LGBTQ+ Fictional Character, written before 1969 & 4) Ebook.

For my second book, I finished:

Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult
2) LGBTQ+ Fictional Character, written after 1969 & 2) Hardcover

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

Jenny wrote: "I am going to read If I Was Your Girl and The Price of Salt: OR Carol, if I can get away with them both being ebooks ;)"

Lol. You know I don't really care. I just wanted to keep it interesting.

[Jackie]

The 2016 Reading Challenge Group

Mini Challenges > NEW! Mix and Match: LGBTQ+ History

June 20, 2016 to September 20, 2016

Completed 0/2

1. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers

1) LGBTQ+ Fictional Character, written before 1969 & 1) Paperback.

2. If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo

2) LGBTQ+ Fictional Character, written after 1969 & 4) Ebook.

[Tracey]

2/2 completed

1. Fingersmith - ebook and LGBTQ+ Fictional Character, written after 1969
2. Giovanni's Room - paperback and LGBTQ+Fictional Character, written before 1969

[Veronique]

Seems you enloyed it :0) It is a great book. Really need to try another of her books

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

Just finished (E book before 1969) I enjoyed it. The writing was superb, and the ending was good.

[Veronique]

Finished my second read - and what a read that was - wow!

Paperback comic - memoir
Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic - Review

[Sophie]

I am going with
1. Coming Out Under Fire: The History of Gay Men and Women in World War II - Audio and History

2. And Tango Makes Three - Paperback + ?
It's a children's book based on a true story.

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

Welcome, Sophie! Any ideas for your second book for this challenge?

[Sophie]

Renee wrote: "Welcome, Sophie! Any ideas for your second book for this challenge?"
:) I haven't decided yet. Maybe a book by Christopher Isherwood.

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

Just finished and it was great! So many emotions and issues all in one book.

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

Good to know. I've been eyeing that one.

[Jenny, Certified Bookworm]

Renee, you should read it!

[Sam F]

All done - updated Message 12

[Renee, Mistress of the Mini-Challenge]

Great job, Sam!