Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterEdie 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
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterOne 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
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterAs 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
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterIan 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
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterWriting a book review of Paul Rudnick’s latest novel is probably a fool’s errand. If you follow his Twitter feed or read his short pieces in The New Yorker, you know that the more outlandish and implausible the premise, the better. I say all of this in a complimentary way. He skewers pop culture and … Continue reading