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In light of the executive order made by our uninformed new president, declaring that there are only two genders, I would like to help fellow readers become better educated. Here are six books written by and/or centering on the experiences of non-binary and transgender people. I wish I had a recommendation with some intersex representation, but I can‘t think of anything at the moment. Feel free to suggest other great books in the comments below.

I‘m posting one book a day from my massive collection. No description, no reason for why I want to read it.

#ABookADay2025

#25Alive #FaveWinterFood

I have Torres‘ Blackouts on my TBR shelf, but first I wanted to start with one of his earlier novels. Three brothers are raised in near poverty by the parents and have a close, but brutal relationship to each other borne out of love and violence. The chapters are short set pieces and some work better than others, but the book races to a climax that in some ways felt forced and unnecessary. Torres lacked finesse and subtlety in this volume.

1-20-25: My 6th finished book of 2025! Fantastic story! Told from the point of view of Camden and Jules, a married couple, and letters from Camden‘s adoptive mother, Ruby, this story is a wild ride of confessions and plot twists. Cam and Jules must go back to Ashby House, where Cam grew up, to finally receive his inheritance. But he doesn‘t want it or anything to do with his adoptive family.Many secrets are hidden in Ashby House.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️📖#️⃣6️⃣

#ToBLonglist
I really enjoyed this one. The characters were all interesting and believable. I loved how the idea of genetics and science was woven through but not a focus (don't be dissuaded if you are not into science). This book seems to tackle so much- generational family drama, coming of age, college life, all in a harmonious way.
My only note is that the author had a strange way of putting sentences together and I often had to reread them.

If, for whatever reason, you need a hug in book form today, I‘ve got you covered!
https://ifyoulovethatreadthis.substack.com/p/if-you-love-a-book-that-feels-like

#weeklyforecast
Finishing the tagged today
ARC - One Day Everyone Will Have Been Against This
Overdue at the library -need to start I Cheerfully Refuse
#BookedInTime & #25in25 starting Wolf Hall

#currentread That cover is the energy I want to bring in 2025. 😆

I enjoyed it so much! It was a perfect way to start the year and provided a real eye-opener into the lives of people in Jamaica.

The book does an amazing job describing Jamaican life, food, scenery, and settings. And the food! It had me salivating, I could almost taste it all!