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American Savage: Insights, Slights, and Fights on Faith, Sex, Love, and Politics
Dan Savage | Penguin Publishing Group

American Savage: Insights, Slights, and Fights on Faith, Sex, Love, and Politics

RM63.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.96

RM63.00 MYR

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If you love a mix of humor, honesty, and edgy commentary on contemporary issues, "American Savage" could be for you. Dan Savage doesn't shy away from tough topics, and his sharp wit cuts to the quick of societal debates. His voice rings with authenticity, especially for readers interested in LGBTQ issues and the intersection of personal and political realms.
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Maggie Nelson | Melville House Uk

The Argonauts

RM15.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.02

RM15.00 MYR

A timely and genre-bending memoir that offers fresh and fierce reflections on motherhood, desire, identity and feminism.At the centre of The Argonauts is the love story between Maggie Nelson and the artist Harry Dodge, who is fluidly gendered. As Nelson undergoes the transformations of pregnancy, she explores the challenges and complexities of mothering and queer family making.Writing in the tradition of public intellectuals like Susan Sontag, Nelson uses arresting prose even as she questions the limits of language. The Argonauts is an intrepid voyage out to the frontiers of love, language and family.
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Maggie Nelson | Jonathan Cape

Bluets : AS SEEN ON BBC2'S BETWEEN THE COVERS

RM24.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.1

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Bluets could be a good read for someone looking for a raw and cerebral work about the inextricability of pleasure and pain. The book's exploration of color as a means of examining heartbreak is a unique and powerful perspective that will leave readers contemplating its themes long after finishing it. Additionally, its references to famous blue figures such as Joni Mitchell and Andy Warhol make for an interesting and informative read.
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Samantha Irby | Faber Faber

Wow, No Thank You. : The #1 New York Times Bestseller

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Goodreads rating: 3.83

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"Wow, No Thank You" is a must-read for anyone looking for a hilariously relatable take on the challenges and changes that come with growing older. Irby's irreverent humor is on full display as she navigates everything from body positivity to life in a rural town. Her ability to turn even the most mundane experiences into laugh-out-loud moments is a true gift, and readers will find themselves nodding along in agreement with her witty observations. If you're in the mood for a good laugh (and who isn't these days?), this book is a perfect pick.
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Kei Miller | Canongate Books

Things I Have Withheld

RM31.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.49

RM31.00 MYR

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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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Legacy Russell | Verso

Glitch Feminism : A Manifesto

RM29.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.81

RM29.00 MYR

Glitch Feminism could be a good read for anyone who wants to understand the intersections of digital technology and gender identity. The author, Legacy Russell, uses memoir, critical theory, and art to weave together a powerful argument for the potential of the glitch as a site of resistance. By looking at the work of contemporary artists who have explored the glitch in their own practices, Russell shows how we can use technology to break free from traditional gender norms and create new forms of identity. This book is timely, thought-provoking, and a must-read for anyone interested in the future of gender and technology.
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Maggie Nelson | Graywolf Press

The Argonauts

RM33.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.02

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"The Argonauts" could resonate deeply with you if you're interested in the fluidity of gender and the intricacies of building a family in today's society. Maggie Nelson's candid and intellectually stimulating narrative weaves together personal experience with progressive theory, making complex topics more accessible and deeply personal. It's as much a love story as it is a profound dialogue with the self and the society we navigate.
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Melissa Febos | Bloomsbury Usa

Abandon Me - Memoirs

RM37.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.21

RM37.00 MYR

- 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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Audre Lorde | Penguin Uk

When I Dare to Be Powerful

RM24.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.38

RM24.00 MYR

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and empowerment. Audre Lorde's words are like fire, igniting a passionate desire to challenge societal norms and fight against oppression. Reading this book feels like being enveloped in a warm embrace of solidarity and strength, as Lorde fearlessly addresses the issues faced by marginalized groups and encourages everyone to use their voice for change. Prepare to be inspired and empowered by the powerful words of Lorde, as she dares to challenge the status quo and redefine what it means to be powerful.
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Alan Bennett | Faber & Faber / Profile Books

Keeping On Keeping On

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Goodreads rating: 4.14

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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 | Bloomsbury Usa

Insomniac City : New York, Oliver, and Me

RM56.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.42

RM56.00 MYR

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.
A Burst of Light : and Other Essays - Thryft
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Audre Lorde, Sonia Sanchez, Jen Keenan  | Ixia Press

A Burst of Light : and Other Essays

RM43.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.37

RM43.00 MYR

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A Burst of Light is a powerful collection of essays by Audre Lorde that resonates with contemporary social justice warriors. Lorde's writing tackles the intersections of race, cancer, intersectionality, parenthood, and injustice, calling for a radical politics of intersectionality. Her message of caring for oneself as an act of political warfare is particularly inspiring, and her thoughts on Black women and LGBTQ+ communities organizing, as well as her insights on erotic pleasure, continue to be relevant today. This book is recommended for readers looking to expand their understanding of anti-oppression and resistance through the lens of intersectionality.
Scum Manifesto
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Avital Ronell, Valerie Solanas  | Verso Books

Scum Manifesto

RM33.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.76

RM33.00 MYR

"SCUM Manifesto" could resonate with you if you're intrigued by the more extreme edges of feminist thought. Valerie Solanas delivers her vision with a raw intensity that's as thought-provoking as it is controversial. Despite its historical context, it continues to be a powerful and radical expression of frustration and a call for change, which might enlighten or incite you depending on your perspective on gender politics and societal structures.
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Charlie Fox | Fitzcarraldo Editions

This Young Monster

RM38.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.08

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This book is a must-read for those interested in the unconventional, exploring the essence of what it means to be a "freak" in today's society. It delves deep into the intricacies of queerness, disability, and the unique experiences of young people. The book uses well-known examples such as Twin Peaks and Alice in Wonderland to tell its story and is a brilliant read for those looking to challenge their beliefs and expand their worldview.
Who Killed My Father - Thryft
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Édouard Louis, Lorin Stein  | Harvill Secker, London, England

Who Killed My Father

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Goodreads rating: 4.14

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This book is recommended for those who have struggled with their relationship with their father or for those who wish to understand the complexities of masculinity, class, homophobia, shame, and social poverty. Edouard Louis tells his father's story with such compassion and urgency that it is impossible not to be moved by it. What sets this book apart is the way it unflinchingly takes aim at systems that disadvantage those they seek to exclude, and how it goes beyond the personal and speaks to larger societal issues. It is a powerful reminder that even in the toughest of circumstances, love and compassion can prevail.
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Audre Lorde, Sonia Sanchez, Jen Keenan  | Ixia Press

A Burst of Light : and Other Essays

RM32.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.37

RM32.00 MYR

A great American theorist of race, sexuality, gender, living, and dying, poet and activist Audre Lorde (1934–1992) created a body of work that was ahead of its time in its embrace of intersectionality. Her powerful collection of essays is a call to action for the social justice movement. Discover her inspiring words on intersectionality, lesbian sexuality, African-American identity, self-care and more."Lorde's words — on race, cancer, intersectionality, parenthood, injustice — burn with relevance 25 years after her death." — O, The Oprah MagazineWinner of the 1988 Before Columbus Foundation National Book Award, this path-breaking collection of essays is a clarion call to build communities that nurture our spirit . Lorde announces the need for a radical politics of intersectionality while struggling to maintain her own faith as she wages a battle against liver cancer . From reflections on her struggle with the disease to thoughts on lesbian sexuality and African-American identity in a straight white man's world, Lorde's voice remains enduringly relevant in today's political landscape .Those who practice and encourage social justice activism frequently quote her exhortation , "Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare." In addition to the journal entries of "A Burst of Living with Cancer," this edition includes an interview , " Not About Condemnation," and three essays , "I Am Your Black Women Organizing Across Sexualities," "Apartheid U.S.A.," and "Turning the Beat Lesbian Parenting 1986," as well as a new Foreword by Sonia Sanchez . "You don't read Audre Lorde, you feel her." — Essence"Lorde's timeless prose in this collection provides contemporary social justice warriors the language, strategies, and lessons around resistance, through the power of intersectionality, a Pan-African vision, and — ultimately — through the power of love and radical self-care." — NBC News"When I don't know what to do, I turn to the Lorde." — Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Bitch Media"Whenever my mind is heavy with questions and my heart thirsts for nourishment, I turn to the writing of Audre Lorde. Every time I revisit the words of Audre Lorde, I marvel over how relevant they continue to be." — AfterEllen.com"The self-described black feminist lesbian mother poet used a mixture of prose, theory, poetry, and experience to interrogate oppressions and uplift marginalized communities. She was one of the first black feminists to target heteronormativity, and to encourage black feminists to expand their understanding of erotic pleasure. She amplified anti-oppression, even as breast cancer ravaged her ailing body." — Evette Dionne, Bustle Magazine"This was my first time reading Audre Lorde (finally!) and now I can't wait to devour everything she ever wrote. This was the kind of book that you end up highlighting so many great quotes, words you want to memorize, apply, breathe. Empowering read." — Litsy
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Mary Oliver, Molly Malone Cook  | Beacon Press

Our World

RM33.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.49

RM33.00 MYR

If you're drawn to the confluence of poignant photography and introspective poetry, "Our World" will touch your soul. Mary Oliver's tender prose blends seamlessly with Molly Malone Cook's evocative images, offering a glimpse into their personal and creative realms. This book isn't just a read; it's an experience—a celebration of art, companionship, and the deeply interwoven tapestry of two lives well-lived.
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Patrick Califia-Rice | Cleis Press

Public Sex : The Culture of Radical Sex

RM34.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.01

RM34.00 MYR

This book is a bold and unapologetic journey into the world of radical sexuality. Pat Califia fearlessly examines the political landscape of sexual practices, feminism, and censorship, offering a critical and insightful perspective. If you're ready to challenge societal norms and delve into the complexities of sexual liberation, this book is an absolute must-read. Prepare to be enlightened and empowered.
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David Sedaris | Back Bay Books

Barrel Fever: Stories and Essays

RM15.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.79

RM15.00 MYR

This book is a delightful rollercoaster ride through the bizarre and hilarious landscape of David Sedaris's mind. With his sharp wit and keen observations, Sedaris effortlessly exposes the ridiculousness of everyday life. Whether he's recounting his adventures as a DIY suburban dad or poking fun at Santa's dark side, Sedaris leaves you laughing and nodding in recognition. Barrel Fever is a perfect pick for anyone seeking a dose of humor and a fresh perspective on the quirks of human behavior.
On Lies, Secrets, and Silence: Selected Prose, 1966-1978
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Adrienne Rich | W. W. Norton & Company

On Lies, Secrets, and Silence: Selected Prose, 1966-1978

RM33.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.36

RM33.00 MYR

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If the intricacies of female identity and politics resonate with you, Adrienne Rich's collection of essays will be an enlightening companion. Her articulate dissection of topics like language and motherhood through a feminist lens offers a rigorous intellectual challenge. It's a powerful call to redefine what it means to be a woman beyond societal passivity, perfect for those who appreciate a blend of personal reflection and political discourse.
De Profundis: The Ballad of Reading Gaol and Other Writings
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Oscar Wilde, Anne Varty  | Wordsworth Editions Ltd (gb)

De Profundis: The Ballad of Reading Gaol and Other Writings

RM33.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.2

RM33.00 MYR

If you're drawn to the complexities of human emotion and the social commentary of an artistic mind, Wilde's 'De Profundis' will resonate deeply with you. It offers a rare look at Wilde's personal anguish during a dark time, while 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol' exposes the brutality of the penal system with poetic grace. This collection promises both a stirring look at personal suffering and a critique of social injustice.
Love That Story: Observations from a Gorgeously Queer Life
Jonathan Van Ness | Harperone

Love That Story: Observations from a Gorgeously Queer Life

RM74.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.09

RM74.00 MYR

If you're someone who cherishes authenticity and the beauty of self-acceptance, "Love That Story" by Jonathan Van Ness is a perfect companion. Van Ness's voice resonates with warmth and humor, making you feel like you're catching up with an old friend. The book is a tapestry of life lessons and anecdotes that are as entertaining as they are enlightening, making it not just a read, but an experience.