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Cha-ching!

by Liebegott, Ali

Book - 2013

A story that is both chaotic and uncertain. Theo is young and broke. Her nomadic adventures take her from San Francisco to New York City as she tries to e...Show more A story that is both chaotic and uncertain. Theo is young and broke. Her nomadic adventures take her from San Francisco to New York City as she tries to escape the alcohol, smoking and gambling addictions. While battling her demons, she is drawn to Atlantic City and dreams of hitting the big jackpot. Show less

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Valencia

by Tea, Michelle

Book - 2000

A gritty classic of lesbian fiction, Valencia follows a young lesbian as she moves through San Francisco's often radical, sometimes rough and always tough lesbian underground. A gritty classic of lesbian fiction, Valencia follows a young lesbian as she moves through San Francisco's often radical, sometimes rough and always tough lesbian underground. Show less

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The Miseducation of Cameron Post

by Danforth, Emily M.

Book - 2012

A searing look at a woman growing up gay in rural Montana. Naturally, teen-aged Cameron Post rebels against the cloying conservatism of her small town and...Show more A searing look at a woman growing up gay in rural Montana. Naturally, teen-aged Cameron Post rebels against the cloying conservatism of her small town and family. Heartbreak and trauma ensue when she is sent to a "Conversion Therapy" centre. Show less

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Happiness, Like Water

Stories

by Okparanta, Chinelo

Book - 2013

The debut collection of short stories by Nigeria-born Chinelo Okparanta examines women creating their lives amidst fear, hope, and love. Stories range fro...Show more The debut collection of short stories by Nigeria-born Chinelo Okparanta examines women creating their lives amidst fear, hope, and love. Stories range from the dangers of a same-sex relationship in a hostile culture to the plight of being in an abusive relationship. Show less

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Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle-Stop Cafe

by Flagg, Fannie

Book - 1987

The all-time classic of friendship, responsibility and individuality must be read by all fans of strong female characters. The rough and tumble era of 193...Show more The all-time classic of friendship, responsibility and individuality must be read by all fans of strong female characters. The rough and tumble era of 1930s Alabama is juxtaposed with the drudgery of the 1980s life of a lonely housewife. This is great stuff for anyone who appreciates fine fiction. Show less

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Stir-fry

A Novel

by Donoghue, Emma

Book - 1994

A wonderful coming-of-age story about a young woman stepping out of her small town to go to college in the big city. Identity and sexuality issues collide...Show more A wonderful coming-of-age story about a young woman stepping out of her small town to go to college in the big city. Identity and sexuality issues collide with the still socially repressive nature of 1990s Ireland. A great read with a wonderful and strong woman's voice. Show less

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Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?

by Winterson, Jeanette

Book - 2011

Celebrated author Jeanette Winterson opens up in her fierce but proud memoir of growing up queer and pushing back. Filled with wonderful and tragicomic characters, this is an exceptional and personal look back. Celebrated author Jeanette Winterson opens up in her fierce but proud memoir of growing up queer and pushing back. Filled with wonderful and tragicomic characters, this is an exceptional and personal look back. Show less

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