“I heard cats don’t just purr when they’re happy, but they also purr when they’re stressed as a way of self-soothing.”
― Sonora Reyes, The Luis Ortega Survival Club
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The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes
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Queer Cozy Mysteries
When I’m looking for a relaxing mystery read, I turn toward cozy mysteries. These mysteries do not have gratuitous sex or violence (the murders happen off the page). One of my favorite types of cozy mysteries are queer cozy mysteries that feature an LGBTQ cast of characters. As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.
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Always Raining Here by Hazel and Bell
When choosing my latest read, I went to my trusty list of webcomics. I found Always Raining Here! Always Raining Here: A Graphic Novel written and illustrated by creative duo Hazel and Bell is a standalone adaptation of the webcomic of the same time. This graphic novel is adorably awkward about two teenage boys who start out as strangers and slowly, maybe, become something more.
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The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch
“His eyes flip open and pin me in place with ardor. There, that’s what I want; destroy me with a look, take me apart piece by piece, leave nothing behind.”
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― Sara Raasch, The Entanglement of Rival Wizards