Mycologist Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian’s book "Forest Euphoria" demonstrates that queerness is inherent in the natural world’s form and function. Growing up in the foothills of New York’s Taconic Mountains, Kaishian knew early on... Read More

Immersed in an endemic sense of grief, Cara Stoddard’s coming-of-age memoir "Spirography" is about cancer’s enduring presence in her life. At seven years old, Stoddard was diagnosed with a pediatric germ cell tumor. Thereafter,... Read More

The traumas and triumphs of a former Mormon’s coming-out story are given theatrical accouterments in AJ Romriell’s memoir "Wolf Act". Ensconced in the ruse of a screenplay, the memoir recounts Romriell’s arduous Mormon upbringing.... Read More

Humor and a dash of cynicism mark "The Blind Man Game", a memoir about contending with vision loss to become a notable activist. Psychologist Paul Boskind’s memoir "The Blind Man Game" is about vision loss, activism, and tenacity. The... Read More

Josh L. Davis’s illustrated and informative science text "A Little Queer Natural History" reveals that the natural world is more complex and inclusive than people often assume. The book profiles the sexual behaviors of an array of... Read More

Michael Paramo’s personalized social science study "Ending the Pursuit" is an intersectional analysis of the history and culture of asexual, aromantic, and agender identities. Interweaving historical references, scientific studies,... Read More

Gender is examined throughout diverse histories and cultures in Lee Wind’s edifying book "The Gender Binary Is a Big Lie". Beginning by introducing the nuances of gender and sexuality as they’re now understood, each chapter is... Read More

Gathering the stories of a bevy of American immigrants, the social science survey "Not from Here" reflects on the promises and shortcomings of the American dream. Immigrants and refugees from around the world share stories of desperation... Read More