Book Reviews

Essays on important books related to queer culture, history, and modern digital life.

Lavender Scare Book Review: Why the U.S. Government Fired a Bunch of Queer People

Lavender Scare Book Review: Why the U.S. Government Fired a Bunch of Queer People

David K. Johnson's book gives the definitive summary of this important moment in LGBTQ+ history.

Buying Gay Book Review: How LGBTQ Mags Led to a Supreme Court Victory

Buying Gay Book Review: How LGBTQ Mags Led to a Supreme Court Victory

Gay pin-up mags like Physique Pictorial led to a Supreme Court victory for the civil rights movement in the early 1960s.

Digital Minimalism Book Review: Shore Up Your Tech Hygiene

Digital Minimalism Book Review: Shore Up Your Tech Hygiene

In his follow-up to Deep Work, Cal Newport looks at how we might bring more essentialism into our day-to-day tech-saturated lives.

‘Your Money Or Your Life’ Review: The Book That Supercharged the FIRE Movement

‘Your Money Or Your Life’ Review: The Book That Supercharged the FIRE Movement

First published in 1992, the financial independence classic brought a stylish POV to frugality culture.

‘Deep Work’ Summary: Why Your Ability To Focus Is More Valuable Than Ever

‘Deep Work’ Summary: Why Your Ability To Focus Is More Valuable Than Ever

First published in 2016, Cal Newport's guide to cultivating focus becomes more and more valuable each year.