Got out to support a brand new Black Woman owned bookstore in town! Grand Gestures in downtown PDX is a romance books store and their grand opening today has been a roaring success! There was a line out the door from before opening! Wishing Katherine the very best luck!
#day1 of my October Art challenge.
The word is Gouleyant (like a light, sweet and flavourful wine).
As I am very underprepared for this, I have taken heavy inspiration from the internet for this one. Mea culpa.
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pickIt‘s delicious, horny fun, with intense feelings and surprising insight – everything you‘d expect and desire from a McQuiston novel. I loved how Theo and Kit explored sex and gender, mirroring their culinary explorations in the most gorgeous settings. I‘m afraid The Pairing has only whetted my appetite for more. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/the-pairing-casey-mcquiston/
bailedThis was one of my most highly anticipated releases of the year, and I ABSOLUTELY hated it! Holy guacamole, where do I start? Firstly, FOOD-P*RN-O*GY! That PERFECTLY sums up this book! There was no depth whatsoever, apart from a pretentious, pseudo-attempt at "emotional intelligence." Why, ooh, why was everyone bisexual, attractive, and under 30? Why did everyone want to sleep together in under 3 seconds and find the protags so irresistible? (1/3)
pickQueer joy infuses this novel. The Pairing delivers a luscious wonder of a romance novel, perfect for reading over a weekend of lazy lounging with fabulous food and the occasional delectable cocktail. ♥️♥️♥️
so-soI didn't like this book [1], so at least it was useful for something. #WickedWords #Wicked #Asyouwish
[1] Unlikeable characters making bad decisions including an insufferable nepo baby, unbelievable secondary characters and NPCs, and just bleah.
pickI don‘t know if I love this book or hate it. It‘s about a young woman who moves to NYC, gets a job at a restaurant, her complicated friendship with a female server and her pining for an emotionally unavailable bartender. On the one hand, the writing is amazing & the characters feel so real. On the other, the plot is flimsy & everything feels too vague. Truly don‘t know if I loved it or didn‘t like it! Have you ever felt that way about a book?
pickExquisite! This is the queer travel adventure you didn‘t know you needed. A wine expert and pastry chef who grew up together, fell in love and then ended things painfully find themselves on the same European foodie trip. The food and drink descriptions will make your mouth water, and the character‘s gender journeys are thoughtful and illuminating. Steamy for sure and not a quick read-one to really savor. Highly recommend!
