Caution
The cover art on the book Caution by Franco Ford reminds you of the freeway
signs down by the border warning of families that might be running across unex-
pectedly. And even though we’ve all been burned before in a major relationship,
we inevitably find ourselves driving back onto the fast lane of the autobahn of
love and soon encounter someone who seems to be perfect in every way. We even
know all too well that THIS is one of the biggest warning signs there could be, but
we drive on anyway, confident that our past experiences will help keep us from
being burned again. This is what happens to Devon who, after a recent breakup,
meets Javier—a guy who appears to be flawless. But Devon is compelled to just go
for it and drive down that road with its blind curves and hope he doesn’t drive off
a cliff—scared that Javier has just got to be hiding some sort of huge secret that
will send him careening into another major heartbreak. And while it’ll come as no
surprise that there is a bombshell looming ahead, there’s a good chance Devon
will somehow navigate past this obstacle course successfully.
the i Love trader Joe’s Cookbook
Okay, which of us has NOT been at a friend’s house enjoying dinner and
someone said, “Wow, this tastes great!” and the comeback was, “I got it at
Trader Joe’s.” —especially since there are so many consummate entertainers
in the gayborhood with Trader Joe’s so conveniently located in the heart of
our community. Well, with the holidays now upon us, here’s a unique and
fantastic cookbook packed with great ideas and recipes using only ingre-
dients that come from Trader Joe’s. There are over 150 delicious and guest-
impressing recipes in this large format book you’ll want to know about. The
book has gorgeous photos and a fun sense of humor covering everything
from appetizers to desserts—including yummy dishes for vegetarians as
well. And bring the book with you to the store, not only to show you’re a
serious Trader Joe’s devotee, but also to help start up a conversation with
someone just like your cute little dog does.
Black Wade
And now for something different, again, is a book which mixes a graphic novel
format, burly muscle-bound pirates, raw unapologetic sex and a sweet love story
all rolled into one. Black Wade - The Wild Side of Love is a unique book created by
an Italian couple who did a surprisingly remarkable job at both illustration and
storytelling. It centers on Captain Black Wade, a rogue pirate of the high seas who
captures the handsome Lieutenant Jack Wilkins, an officer of the crown already
betrothed to the beautiful and powerful Lady Anabeth. But after being “taken”
by Captain Wade in a variety of ways, and coming to terms with his true self, he’s
got to somehow make it all work by letting down Anabeth and getting back to
the ship! The explicit sex is beautifully drawn and weaved into the story in a very
natural and every-day manner, never feeling cheap or gratuitous. It’s a fun book to
read, raises your eyebrows more than once, but leaves you saying, “Wow, that was
pretty entertaining!” and recommending it to your friends.
november 2009 | RAGE monthly 17
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