Cannonball Read 18

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time


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Exactly the Christmas/Holiday Stories I Need Right Now

Upon the Midnight Queer by ‘Nathan Burgoine

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They brought their own light, and found they were not alone. I am so grateful to have had ‘Nathan Burgoine’s Upon the Midnight Queer on my kindle the past two days. Burgoine is sharing his holiday tradition with us, Christmas stories that center queer folks. In each of the 11 stories, he reminds us that queer people have always existed and found community with each other. In a world that is often not safe for the different, we find each other and share our light. […]

The HEA for Trans Kids folks put together another great bundle of books. All donations go to Trans Lifeline

Winter Wonderland bundle by HEA for Trans Kids

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Yes! It’s book bundle time at HEAs for Trans Kids. This time I’m reviewing just a few of the books in the Winter Wonderland bundle. I want you to have an opportunity to donate your minimum of $25, through December 5, so you can get your own bundle. Hither, Page by Cat Sebastian – I have previously reviewed it here, and it is still excellent. The real scandal is that I haven’t reviewed The Missing Page yet. Part of me wants to say that the […]

It made Felix feel good to know the man who so tirelessly championed their past apparently had people in his present, too.

Felix Navidad by ‘Nathan Burgoine

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I saw this on NetGalley a couple of days after I raved about ‘Nathan Burgoine’s Handmade Holidays in the HEAforTransKids’ Winter Wonderland bundle. I requested it immediately. Burgoine is one of my new favorite, will read everything they’ve written authors. Felix Navidad lived up to the hype I gave it, while also being more than I anticipated. Felix is a nurse who works with clients in their homes. He became a nurse after experiencing the positive impact a nurse could have on patients and families […]



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