Category: Nonfiction
-
Review: Dreams in Which I’m Almost Human by Hannah Soyer (Release: 06/02/2026
I received an E-ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own. I absolutely loved reading this memoir. I had immediately been drawn to it by the gorgeous cover of the mermaid in a wheelchair, a symbol I hadn’t seen before but which is carried throughout Hannah’s experiences. Hannah writes…
-
Review: Bending the Rules by Camille Benda and Gwyn Conaway (Release 01/20/2026)
This was a great, brief, look at gendered and ungendered fashion and garments throughout history. I found the way it was divided up into sections based on different aspects inside and outside of the binary to be easy to follow.
-
Review: Popcorn Disabilities by Kristen Lopez (Release 11/27/2025)
This was a great dive into disability representation throughout the history of film and the ways various films got it right or got it wrong. A must-read for any cinephile, and a must-read for anyone with an interest in disability representation in media or disability history.
-
Review: Queer Power Couples by Hannah Murphy Winter (Release 05/07/2024)
This is an absolutely gorgeous and loving portrait of queer couples through both the lenses of the authors, and their own lenses. This book was sweet, and funny, and absolutely captivating.
-
Review: 100 Places to See After You Die by Ken Jennings (Release 06/13/2023)
I received an eARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Ken’s mix of humor and a stunning depth of knowledge shines brightly in his new travel guide, though these destinations can only be visited once your time on Earth is up. He did a great job balancing…
-
Review: Where Are Your Boys Tonight? by Chris Payne (Release 06/06/2023)
I received an eARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Where Are Your Boys Tonight? is an in-depth look at the history of Emo music from 1999-2008. Segmented into time frames, and divided into chapters, often based on location, if you ever wanted to know how bands…
-
Review: LEGO Heroes by Graham E. Hancock (Release 05/16/2023)
I received an eARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I requested this book expecting an engaging book that would be accessible to all ages about the unique ways people were innovating with LEGOs. Instead, I got a book that was repetitive, poorly organized, and read at…
-
Review: Colors of Film by Charles Bramesco (Release 03/14/2023)
I received an eARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. If you’re looking for a book that details in-depth the history of how color films came to be and how the technology surrounding it has evolved throughout cinema’s history, this is a great book for you. If you, like me,…
-
Review: Disability Visibility (Adapted for Young Adults) edited by Alice Wong (Release: 10/26/2021)
I received an e-ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed this collection and reading it made me want to pick up the larger collection of essays. This collection is nicely organized with clear themes, and each piece is on the shorter side, so it is easy to read it a bit…
-
Review: Queer Icons and Their Cats by Alison Nastasi and PJ Nastasi (Release 05/04/2021)
I received an uncorrected proof of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The nature of this book lends itself to a short review, but I really enjoyed reading this book, and can definitely see it as being a great coffee table book. I’m excited to pick up a physical copy when…