A-LISTS rage recommends READ THIS:
Skater Boys Well, summer’s not quite over yet here in beautiful Southern California and
there are still plenty of shirtless men all about. Neil S. Plakcy, one of the most productive contemporary gay writers and author of the acclaimed “Mahu” series of gay novels set in Hawaii, is taking his turn at being the editor of a few anthologies. He definitely knows exactly what gets us going and has selected an excellent fantasy-fueled collection of stories focusing on skater boys. All involve the premise that somehow a miracle happens and you actually have a fling with one of these “barely legal” boys, set in a variety of situations, and with a variety of guys from the barely-gay to the rough-and-tumble types who both put you on your guard but make it ten times more exciting.
Insignificant Others Accomplished author Stephen McCauley’s new book Insignificant Others is a great beach read and escape that’ll have you laughing out loud. You really shouldn’t pass this one up. It’s about a gay couple in a relationship that allows for the “occasional infidelity”
that’s theoretically intended to keep things together. But, of course, there’s this one time when things got
complicated when their respective “insignificant oth- ers” start to become what they’re not supposed to be —anything but insignificant. Again, the plot’s not that original, but who cares!? It’s nothing but fun, and that’s the whole point.
HEAR THIS: HONORABLE MENTION:
Strawberries for Dessert If you’d like to try something different this month,
consider reading a gay novel written by a woman. Pick up Strawberries for Dessert by Marie Sexton. While the plot is the familiar “two very different guys attracted to each other who struggle to somehow make it work”- kind of story, what makes this book fun to read is how well it’s written and how well the characters are drawn. It has those hard-to-describe qualities that all good books have which make them page turners, and you’ll be surprised at how well she understands gay guys. It’s amazing. And if you find you love this gay novel, as so many have, she’s got more!
Confessions by Liza Minnelli The incomparable Liza with a Z returns with her first non-cast studio recording in almost 15 years. Minnelli gives her distinctive twist on Great American Songbook standards from the likes of Irving Berlin and Sammy Cahn. However, unlike other musical artists with similar projects over the past few years, Minnelli has searched out lesser known tunes from a wealth of famed composers, with stripped-down ver- sions of songs such as “You Fascinate Me So” and “Moments Like This.” But she also honors classics, including “At Last,” as only Liza can and successfully makes listeners believe that she is singing to them solely, with intimate and simple arrangements, featuring Billy Stritch, her longtime pianist. Confessions also marks the iconic performer’s 60 years in the entertainment industry. Available September 28.
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RAGE monthly | SEPTEMBER 2010
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