Sarah Beth Pfeifer engages listeners with this survey of the 20 remaining lesbian bars in the U.S., as well as commentary on the future of lesbian spaces. (It's optimistic.) Burton, a lesbian, and her trans husband, Davin, took multiple road trips to large and medium sized U.S. cities to visit each bar. With her enthusiastic and expressive tone, Pfeifer paints vibrant portraits of each establishment, including its owners and regulars, as well as its fun-sounding events, such as drag shows, karaoke and "watch parties." Pfeifer channels Burton's curiosity as to why the numbers of lesbian bars have decreased in recent years and what the future of these spaces may be. This is an entertaining yet thought-provoking listen for anyone interested in contemporary culture.
Pub Date: June 6, 2023
Duration: 12 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9781797160849
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Zoë Bossiere gives a quiet, thoughtful performance of their memoir about their trans boyhood in an Arizona trailer park. Their stories of boyhood in the desert are full of contradictions: the ease of being known and understood as a boy by their friends and neighbors, and the alienation caused by teachers who tried to force them into a gender that didn't fit. Their narration is understated but emotional. Their voice is full of tenderness for their younger self, and the adult understanding they bring to stories of their childhood adds layers of depth to already vivid scenes. The skill and nuance with which Bossiere shares their particular trans story is a moving, much-needed counterpoint to the idea that everyone's gender follows a simple linear trajectory.
Pub Date: June 25, 2024
Duration: 8 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9798891788756
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Author and narrator CeCé Telfer shares her compelling and timely story in this candid memoir. Born in Jamaica, CeCé knew she was female from a very early age but faced cultural and family pressure to hide her authentic self. CeCé's delivery is passionate and raw; she doesn't shy away from heartbreaking details. However, her narration is disjointed in parts. As she travels from Jamaica to Canada and New Hampshire, she shares the intimate details of her life. Throughout this journey her passion for running and her talent on the track remain constants. Listeners will find themselves immersed in CeCé's story as they learn about the social and political factors that impact her ability to achieve her goal of competing in the Olympics.
Pub Date: June 18, 2024
Duration: 12 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668641880
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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