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October 31, 2018
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It took me a minute but I finally finished The Cha It took me a minute but I finally finished The Charioteer. It might be that I’m not fluent in the British slang of the time period or the way Mary Renault often invites you to read between the lines, but it definitely took me a minute to finish this book. 

Published in 1953, when homosexuality was still criminalized in Britain. So much of the desire, intimacy, and even the dialogue in this book is coded. There were passages I had to reread several times before I realized what Renault was actually saying. While it did slow me down at times I also really appreciated just how difficult it was to write openly queer fiction in that era.

I also loved the way the novel explores masculinity from several angles. Laurie finds himself caught between Andrew’s idealism and innocence, Ralph’s closeted realism, and meanwhile the world is constantly telling him what a “real man” should look like. Even his new stepfather becomes another voice policing masculinity.

In the end, while Laurie has to make a choice between two men, he’s also making a decision about what kind of life he wants to live. 

Have you read The Charioteer? 

If you’re looking to have your own book club discussion about this book, swipe for a few conversation starters. 📖

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Monday motivation for the Pride season 🏳️‍🌈 Monday motivation for the Pride season 🏳️‍🌈
It was a wild Monday night dance party seeing @gra It was a wild Monday night dance party seeing @grantknoche at a bar on the lower east side 🎉

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Pride’s in full swing and I’ve put together a coll Pride’s in full swing and I’ve put together a collection of certified bops to set the celebration off. 🎉

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Every month it’s refreshed with new queer music and classic jams. 

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If you like gay rom-coms, workplace chaos, and foo If you like gay rom-coms, workplace chaos, and food media drama…

📖 Recipe for Trouble might be your next read.

It’s a grumpy/sunshine story with NYC vibes and characters worth rooting for.

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