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In light of the executive order made by our uninformed new president, declaring that there are only two genders, I would like to help fellow readers become better educated. Here are six books written by and/or centering on the experiences of non-binary and transgender people. I wish I had a recommendation with some intersex representation, but I can‘t think of anything at the moment. Feel free to suggest other great books in the comments below.

It was on the library shelf. Of course I‘m going to grab it. Don‘t you slow down and look at car crashes as you pass by? I was never a fan of Elvis but I was curious about Lisa Marie. Then as I was reading I kept getting Lisa Marie & her mother confused as I was reading it, but that‘s my own problem. It‘s clear that audio is the better way to go with this one. Unfortunately, I did not go that route. My suggestion: definitely a borrow, not a buy.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

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I am 37 (and have been for several years now) and Saturday was my 37th birthday (again). Imagine my confusion when all my cards, balloons, banners etc had the number 50 on!!! I didn't point out people's mistake as I didn't want to cause a fuss, but really!!! 50! Me! How rude! 😉

Birthday books! I have to wait a while for my new Kindle as I desperately wanted the pink one & it's out of stock. But I can wait because apparently I'm a grown-up now 😂

In 1969, Maggie Nelson‘s aunt, Jane Mixer was killed. Over 30 years later Nelson is about to publish a book of poetry about Jane when they hear that Jane‘s murder case has been reopened. There is DNA evidence now that has led police to her killer and there will be a trial. This book considers how Jane‘s death, and now this trial, have affected their family. It‘s fascinating. Now I plan to read Nelson‘s book about Jane.

Such a sad book from someone who really had everything until her dad died. The beginning of the book felt a little manic, probably because it was Lisa Marie‘s real words. It was kinda all over the place and made more sense when Riley became more of the narrative. I was surprised about her relationship with Michael Jackson. I really thought at the time that it some weird PR stunt. Overall enjoyed the book but man, what a tragedy.

This was one of the most heartbreaking but at the same time the most beautiful memoir I‘ve ever read.

I‘m sobbing…

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