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Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time
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“Now all I can see is the longing. Not only for companionship, but for community. He’s looking for people like him. It’s very touching, and very familiar, isn’t it?”

After Hours at Dooryard Books by Cat Sebastian

January 2, 2026 by narfna 2 Comments

Nothing like starting off the new year with a five star read. I will admit I was hoping for this outcome when I picked it for my first book of the year. Cat Sebastian is increasingly becoming known for atmospheric, historically rich, community-focused, and quietly revolutionary little books. I wanted a lovely time full of lovely people that would take me away to a time in history that reflects pieces of our own Current Times while still being an escape hatch from reality. You don’t […]

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: 1970s, Cat Sebastian, counterculture, found family, historical romance, LGBTQIA, m-m, narfna, queer New York, queer romance, Romance, the Vietnam war

narfna's CBR18 Review No:1 · Genres: Romance · Tags: 1970s, Cat Sebastian, counterculture, found family, historical romance, LGBTQIA, m-m, narfna, queer New York, queer romance, Romance, the Vietnam war ·
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    on The best surprise I’ve had so far this year
    What a lovely review of what sounds like a loving and beautiful book!
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    on 29 Minutes to Yummy
    I love Isa Chandra Moskowitz! I’ll have to see if my library has this one.
  • KimMiE"
    on They go into the woods and do what?
    Wow. . .I am horrified and also fascinated.
  • BlackRaven
    on They go into the woods and do what?
    I hadn't heard the phrase, but knew that it seemed to be a popular way to end a relationship (dude/dudettes...
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    on They go into the woods and do what?
    I went for a beautiful hike recently. Every time I peered over the edge, the climax of this story flashed...
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