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The New York Times Book Review says GODS OF WANT is “proof of how exhilarating the short story can be.”

I‘m 60% in and I ain‘t exhilarated.

I mean, the stories aren‘t BAD, but they lack that oh-so important cohesion between narrative and imagery. I was honestly shocked to pop on here and see that every other Litten who‘s read the collection WAS exhilarated at least some of the time.

Maybe I‘ll drift away from it. I dunno. Shrug. #gaymay

@Reggie I dropped this in the mail yesterday! You should hopefully get it by Tuesday!

#LMPBC #GroupQ #Round20 @psalva @Bookzombie

A collection of short stories interpreting generational trauma, self discovery, & queerness.

This was such a fascinating read! Change‘s use of fabulism & body horror felt almost ephemeral. I felt like I was trying to catch smoke in my fingers. “Dykes” and “Resident Aliens” were probably my favorite stories.

Definitely going to seek out more of Chang‘s work! 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

Forgot to check my mail last night, but it‘s here! I can‘t wait to start it! @Bookzombie

#GroupQ #Round20 #LMPBC

More and more it‘s the feeling that a book gives me which is what I remember most. If it‘s a particularly powerful or emotional reading experience, I cherish it long after I forget the characters‘ names or other details. This is a book that will leave a lasting mark. Chang‘s imaginative, haunting writing really impressed me. I wanted to underline every sentence. ⬇️

I‘ve settled on this for #LMPBC #GroupQ. I‘m in the midst of reading it, and loving it. I hope to be finished in the next few days so I can send it off.
@Reggie @Bookzombie @BookmarkTavern

🫠🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ #bookhaul #sandiegosummer Anyone know of a July 4th readathon?

I admired but didn't always love this collection of short fiction, including flash fiction as well as more traditional length short stories. K-Ming Chang's writing is so unique, full of strange and beautiful images and ideas, which the book focuses on more than character or plot. Her style feels more akin to poetry than fiction, especially the flash fiction which was my favourite. The stories are surreal, dark, sexy, queer, deeply weird.

Absolutely stunning. And a link to more #queerlitsy booklist: https://electricliterature.com/the-most-anticipated-lgbtq-books-of-2022/

WOW WOW WOW the first story in here, "Auntland," is jaw dropping good
#QueerBooks #LGBTQ #AsianBooks