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Connor Franta
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A Work in Progress: A Memoir
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If you've ever felt like you're still finding your place in this vast digital landscape, Connor's story in "A Work in Progress" will speak to you. His sincere reflections on family, self-discovery, and chasing his passions are like finding a friend who understands the quieter struggles of growing up. It's not just a memoir, it's a companion for anyone navigating their own path to self-acceptance and creative fulfillment.
Lucy Sutcliffe
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Girl Heart Girl: Finding Herself, Falling in Love
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If you're navigating your own path of self-discovery or searching for a heartwarming tale of love triumphing over distance, Lucy Sutcliffe's memoir will likely resonate with you. It's a real-life testament to the courage it takes to embrace one's true identity and the transformative power of finding love online. Lucy's story might just affirm your belief in the strength of relationships built across miles, fostered through digital connection.
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Augusten Burroughs
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Running with Scissors : A Memoir
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Running with Scissors is a gritty, yet darkly humorous memoir that explores the unorthodox upbringing of author Augusten Burroughs, including his time living with a mentally unstable mother and her equally unstable psychiatrist. While the subject matter may not be for everyone, those who enjoy reading about unique, gritty, and occasionally bizarre upbringings will likely appreciate this book.
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Things I Have Withheld by Kei Miller is a powerful collection of essays that challenges readers to confront the silence around prejudice and discrimination. Miller's writing is both insightful and poetic, as he explores difficult topics such as white privilege and the legacy of colonialism. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand the impact of systemic racism and the importance of speaking out against it.
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Jeanette Winterson
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Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?
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Recommended for readers who enjoy candid, introspective personal narratives, with themes of identity, love, and belonging. Winterson's unique writing style, a blend of fiction and memoir, provides a refreshing take on the genre.
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Love is a map, not a destination. That's why there is no such thing as "they all lived happily ever after"How do we love? With romance. With work. Through heartbreak. Throughout a lifetime. As a means, but not an end. Love in all its forms has been an abiding theme of Jeanette Winterson’s writing. Here are selections from her books about that impossible, essential force, stories and truths that search for the mythical creature we call Love.Selected from the books of Jeanette WintersonVINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS.A series of short books by the world’s greatest writers on the experiences that make us human
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Tyler Oakley
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Binge
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Binge could be a good read for someone who is a fan of Tyler Oakley's YouTube channel and loves humorous stories about mishaps and shenanigans. The book is filled with personal anecdotes that Tyler has never shared before, and his trademark humor shines through every page. Readers will be entertained by Tyler's charming personality and relate to the embarrassing moments he shares with them. Overall, Binge is a must-read for anyone looking for a good laugh and an insight into Tyler Oakley's life.
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Augusten Burroughs
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Running With Scissors
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If you're someone who appreciates a memoir that mines the humor and absurdity out of a dysfunctional childhood, Augusten Burroughs' "Running With Scissors" is for you. This book doesn't just recount a unique upbringing—it revels in its quirky, often disturbing, yet somehow resilient narratives that could only be born from real life. The balance of atrocious and amusing makes it a compelling read for anyone fascinated by the strange ways we survive our pasts.
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Jeanette Winterson
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Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?
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This book would be a good read for someone who is struggling with finding their true identity and a sense of belonging. Jeanette Winterson's memoir is a raw and honest portrayal of her journey to overcome a painful past, find reconciliation with her adoptive mother and search for her biological mother. Her writing is both fierce and funny, showing how literature can provide a beacon of hope in times of struggle.
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- This book could be a good read for anyone who appreciates deep introspection and raw emotions. Melissa Febos delves into the complexities of love, exploring its arrival and eventual disappearance with stunning honesty. Through her beautifully constructed narratives, she invites readers to reflect on their own experiences with love and abandonment. Prepare to be moved and challenged by this captivating memoir.
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Sam Lansky
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The Gilded Razor : A Book Club Recommendation!
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Recommendation: The Gilded Razor is a candid and insightful memoir about a young man's struggle with addiction, sexuality, and identity. Lansky's exquisite writing style and self-awareness make the book a compelling read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of addiction and the journey to recovery.
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Reasons to read "Note to Self":
- This book offers a raw and honest glimpse into Connor Franta's life, addressing mental health, self-acceptance, and personal growth.
- Through a combination of essays, letters, poetry, and photography, it captures the multi-dimensional experiences of a young creator navigating the challenges of contemporary culture.
- It provides a reminder of the importance of authentic connections and staying true to oneself in a world focused on superficial validation.
- "Note to Self" showcases Franta's talent for storytelling, making it a must-read for fans who want to deepen their understanding of his journey, and for anyone looking for inspiration and self-reflection.
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Augusten Burroughs
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Running With Scissors
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Running with Scissors is a must-read for anyone interested in memoirs that document dysfunctional families. This twisted and funny book tells the true story of the author's childhood, where he was raised by his mother's psychiatrist with bizarre family members, patients, and even a sinister man in the garden shed. Burroughs tells his story with humor and wit, and it's a book that will make you laugh and cringe at the same time.
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In this heartfelt, funny, touching memoir, Tan France, star of Netflix’s Emmy award-winning Queer Eye, tells his origin story for the first time. With his trademark wit, humor, and radical compassion, Tan reveals what it was like to grow up gay in a traditional South Asian family, as one of the few people of colour in South Yorkshire. He illuminates his winding journey of coming of age, finding his voice (and style!), and happily marrying the love of his life - a Mormon cowboy from Salt Lake City.Humorous and poignant personal essays are peppered with style advice, funny lists, and the truisms that Tan has accumulated in his journey from South Yorkshire to Netflix.In Tan's own words, 'The book is meant to spread joy, personal acceptance, and most of all understanding. Each of us is living our own private journey, and the more we know about each other, the healthier and happier the world will be.'
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Who gave Jonathan Van Ness permission to be the radiant human he is today? No one, honey.The truth is, it hasn’t always been gorgeous for this beacon of positivity and joy.Before he stole our hearts as the grooming and self-care expert on Netflix’s hit show Queer Eye, Jonathan was growing up in a small Midwestern town that didn’t understand why he was so…over the top. From choreographed carpet figure skating routines to the unavoidable fact that he was Just. So. Gay., Jonathan was an easy target and endured years of judgement, ridicule and trauma—yet none of it crushed his uniquely effervescent spirit.Over the Top uncovers the pain and passion it took to end up becoming the model of self-love and acceptance that Jonathan is today. In this revelatory, raw, and rambunctious memoir, Jonathan shares never-before-told secrets and reveals sides of himself that the public has never seen. JVN fans may think they know the man behind the stiletto heels, the crop tops, and the iconic sayings, but there’s much more to him than meets the Queer Eye.You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll come away knowing that no matter how broken or lost you may be, you’re a Kelly Clarkson song, you’re strong, and you’ve got this.
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Alan Bennett
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Keeping On Keeping On
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A collection of Bennett's diaries and essays, covering 2005 to 2015Alan Bennett's third collection of prose, Keeping On Keeping On, follows in the footsteps of the phenomenally successful Writing Home and Untold Stories. Bringing together the hilarious, revealing, and lucidly intelligent writing of one of England's best-known literary figures, Keeping On Keeping On contains Bennett's diaries from 2005 to 2015--with everything from his much celebrated essays to his irreverent comic pieces and reviews--reflecting on a decade that saw four major theater premieres and the films of The History Boys and The Lady in the Van. A chronicle of one of the most important literary careers of the twentieth century, Keeping On Keeping On is a classic history of a life in letters.
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Bill Hayes
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Insomniac City : New York, Oliver, and Me
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Insomniac City could be a good read for anyone seeking a touching memoir that explores themes of love, loss, and the beauty of everyday life in New York City. Bill Hayes captures the city's essence through his street photography and endearing vignettes of his late partner and friend, Oliver Sacks. The book is a celebration of life, love, and the transformative power of grief, and is sure to leave readers feeling moved and inspired.
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Augusten Burroughs
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Running With Scissors
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This is the story of a boy whose mother (a poet with delusions of grandeur) gave him away to be raised by her psychiatrist, a dead ringer for Santa Claus and a certifiable lunatic into the bargain. Suddenly at the age of 12, Augusten found himself living in a dilapidated Victorian house in perfect squalor. The doctor's biza
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For someone who made a career out of over-sharing on the internet, Tyler Oakley has a shocking number of personal mishaps and shenanigans to reveal in his first book: he experienced a legitimate rage blackout in a Cheesecake Factory; he had a fashion stand-off with the White House secret service; he crashed a car in front of his entire high school in his fast food restaurant server's uniform; he projectile vomited while bartering with a grandmother. With millions of fans clamouring for more Tyler Oakley, he delivers his best untold, hilariously side-splitting moments with trademark flair in Binge. Now in paperback!
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André Leon Talley
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The Chiffon Trenches: A Memoir
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Diving into "The Chiffon Trenches," you'll find yourself swept up in the whirlwind that is high fashion, as seen through the eyes of an icon who's lived it. André Leon Talley delivers not just a memoir but a vibrant tapestry of the fashion industry’s glittering highs and sharp-toothed lows, infused with his unique voice and experiences. It's as educational as it is enthralling, perfect for those who are fascinated by both the allure and the battles of the world of style.
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Jeanette Winterson
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Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?
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In 1985 Jeanette Winterson's first novel, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, was published. It was Jeanette's version of the story of a terraced house in Accrington, an adopted child, and the thwarted giantess Mrs Winterson. It was a cover story, a painful past written over and repainted. It was a story of survival.This book is that story's silent twin. It is full of hurt and humour and a fierce love of life. It is about the pursuit of happiness, about lessons in love, the search for a mother, and a journey into madness and out again. It is generous, honest, and true.
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Augusten Burroughs
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Running With Scissors
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In this unforgettable memoir Augusten Burroughs recounts the bizarre events of his childhood. After his parents’ divorce, his mother, a delusional poet, left him in the care of her psychiatrist, a man who might have benefited from a little therapy himself. Suddenly, at age twelve, Augusten found himself living in a dilapidated Victorian mansion with the doctor’s bizarre family and a few patients. In the psychiatrist’s house, there are no rules, only chaos. The Christmas tree stayed up until summer, Valium was eaten like Pez and, if things got dull, there was always the vintage electroshock-therapy machine under the stairs. Running with Scissors is a true story, compelling and maniacally funny. Above all, it chronicles an ordinary boy’s survival under the most extraordinary circumstances.
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Pop-culture phenomenon, social rights advocate, and the most prominent LGBTQ+ voice on YouTube, Tyler Oakley brings you Binge , his New York Times bestselling collection of witty, personal, and hilarious essays.For someone who made a career out of over-sharing on the Internet, Tyler has a shocking number of personal mishaps and shenanigans to reveal in his first experiencing a legitimate rage blackout in a Cheesecake Factory; negotiating a tense standoff with a White House official; crashing a car in front of his entire high school, in an Arby’s uniform; projectile vomiting while bartering with a grandmother; and so much more. In Binge, Tyler delivers his best untold, hilariously side-splitting moments with the trademark flair that made him a star.
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A highly recommended read for Ricky Martin's fans who wish to delve deeper into his life journey and understand how he grappled with fame, his sexuality, and identity, all while simultaneously making some of the most memorable music in pop culture history.
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Ariel Schrag
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Likewise : The High School Comic Chronicles of Ariel Schrag
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Ariel Schrag concludes her turbulent ride through high school in the long-awaited final volume of her acclaimed series of compelling and strikingly honest autobiographical graphic novels.Set in Berkeley, California, Likewise takes us into the holy grail of teenagers, every bit as terrifying as it is senior year. Struggling with a major longing for her ex-girlfriend who has gone away to college, her parents' post-divorce relationship, anxiety over the future, and all the graphic details of her complicated life, Ariel sets out to document everything and everyone. And when she discovers James Joyce, a whole new world of creativity opens up to her.Written with unabashed honesty, insight, and humor, Likewise is a brave account of one teenage girl's search for truth.
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Dolores M. Koch, Reinaldo Arenas |
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Before Night Falls
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"Before Night Falls" is a raw and profound memoir that isn't just for those interested in LGBTQ or Cuban history, but for anyone who understands the unyielding desire for freedom and self-expression. Arenas weaves his harrowing life story with a clarity that offers readers a window into the resilience of the human spirit amidst political and personal turmoil. It's a testament to the enduring power of art over adversity.
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David Wojnarowicz
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Memories That Smell Like Gasoline
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Not content to be a tremendous photographer, painter, film-maker, performance artist and activist David Wojnarowicz (1954-1992) was also the author of three classic books: "Close to the Knives," "The Waterfront Journals "and "Memories That Smell Like Gasoline," now back in print from Artspace. This volume collects four tales--"Into the Drift and Sway," "Doing Time in a Disposable Body," "Spiral" and the title story--interspersed with ink drawings by the artist. "Sometimes it gets dark in here behind these eyes I feel like the physical equivalent of a scream. The highway at night in the headlights of this speeding car speeding is the only motion that lets the heart unravel and in the wind of the road the two story framed houses appear one after the other like some cinematic stage set..." From these opening sentences of the book (in "Into the Drift and Sawy"), Wojnarowicz lets loose a salvo of explicit gay sexual reverie harshly lit by the New York cityscape: escapades in movie theaters and bus terminals, amid the ascent of AIDS and Wojnarowicz's own consciousness of the virus in himself and at large in the gay community.
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Ariel Schrag
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Touchstone
Awkward and Definition : The High School Comic Chronicles of Ariel Schrag
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Ariel Schrag captures the American high school experience in all its awkward, questioning glory in Awkward and Definition, the first of three amazingly honest autobiographical graphic novels about her teenage years.During the summer following each year at Berkeley High School in California, Ariel wrote a comic book about her experiences, which she would then photocopy and sell around school. Some friends thrilled to see themselves in the comic, others not so much, but everyone was interested.Awkward chronicles Ariel's freshman year, and Definition, her sophomore year. With anxiety in excess and frustration to the fullest, Ariel dives in -- meeting new people, going to concerts, crushing out, loving chemistry, drawing comics, and obsessing over everything from glitter-laden girls to ionic charges and the constant pursuit of the number-one score.Totally true and achingly honest, with every cringe-inducing encounter and exhilarating first moment documented -- Awkward and Definition is an unflinching look at what it's like being a teenage girl in America.
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Miriam Margolyes
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This Much Is True
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If you're in for a good laugh laced with frank, revealing insights into the life of one of Britain's most beloved actresses, "This Much is True" is a must-read. Miriam Margolyes doesn't hold back, sharing anecdotes with the same cheeky charm you'd expect from her on-screen characters. It's a storytelling bonanza that tantalizes with name-dropping galore and the kind of honest mischief that makes for an irresistibly fun read.
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Peter Freestone
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Omnibus
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Freddie Mercury: An Intimate Memoir by the Man Who Knew Him Best
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If Freddie Mercury ever fascinated you, this memoir is a backstage pass into his life, beyond the spotlight. It's written by someone who wasn't just there for the show, but for the unguarded moments too. You're getting the stories from a friend and aide who saw the man behind the legend, making it a rare and heartfelt read.
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"The Rules Do Not Apply" is a raw and gripping memoir that challenges the illusion of control we often believe we have over our lives. If you've ever faced sudden, disorienting change, Ariel Levy's journey through loss and rebuilding will resonate deeply and might offer you solace and a form of companionship through her brave storytelling.
Greg Louganis
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Breaking the Surface
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If you're drawn to heartfelt stories of perseverance, "Breaking the Surface" would resonate with you. It's a raw look into an Olympian's life beset by personal challenges that transcends sports. Greg Louganis opens up about his battles with identity and prejudice, offering a narrative that's both empowering and deeply human. His journey might inspire you to find courage in your own struggles.
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