Queerguru’s shaven head Contributing Editor Andrew Hebden reviews MANSCAPING : an intimate story about mens hair

  Having shaved his own head from the age of 13 this reviewer almost coughed up a furball when Queerguru’s Editor in Chief suggested that this documentary about hair was for me. Turns out this one-hour film, ostensibly about the barbershop, has more to say about the breadth of LGBTQ+ experience than you might expect. … Continue reading

Queerguru’s Stephen Coy falls in love with Edie Windsor all over again

  Edie Windsor died in 2017 but was working with Joshua Lyon to write her memoir. Because of her unexpected demise, the book is a hybrid of memoir and biography. It is a compelling read and perhaps made even better because Lyon can illuminate many of Edie’s stories with background information and diligent research through … Continue reading

Queerguru’s Stephen Coy is very intrigued with “Leaving Isn’t the Hardest Thing”

  One never knows what will “come over the transom” at QueerGuru.  Many of the books are evidently not of interest to our readers.  At least that is the decision made by the staff.  Occasionally, an unexpected gem will surface.  Since Elizabeth McCracken offered praise for Lauren Hough’s book of essays, why not give it … Continue reading

Queerguru’s Stephen Coy raves about THE KINGDOM OF SAND the first new novel in 16 years from queer literary genius ANDREW HOLLERAN

As a reader, my anticipation for the new book by Andrew Holleran was palpable.  Many people recognize him as the author of the seminal (both definitions of the word are relevant) novel “Dancer from the Dance,” published in 1978 and still cited as a modern classic of gay literature.  That novel has always felt different … Continue reading

Queerguru’s Stephen Coy reviews a new biography of the iconic queer actor and activist Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen was raised in a middle-class household near Manchester and excelled as a student in his public school, even achieving recognition as “Head Boy,” an honorific bestowed on the top student. His childhood was not without tragedy. When he was 12 years old, his mother died of breast cancer. In 1964, his father died … Continue reading

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