Jay's Updates en-US Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:32:23 -0800 60 Jay's Updates 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Review7037087708 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:32:23 -0800 <![CDATA[Jay added 'Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns: The Romance and Sexual Sorcery of Sadomasochism']]> /review/show/7037087708 Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns by Philip    Miller Jay gave 5 stars to Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns: The Romance and Sexual Sorcery of Sadomasochism (Paperback) by Philip Miller
An excellent introduction to the realities of BDSM. Covers all the basics. Written from a male-dominant/female-submissive viewpoint (a bold editorial decision) it contains very reliable information. One point: The book was actually fully co-written by Philip Miller and Molly Devon. (Philip passed away back in the '90s.) A landmark book in the field. ]]>
Review7037079326 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:28:17 -0800 <![CDATA[Jay added 'Bar Breaker Vol. 1 and 2']]> /review/show/7037079326 Bar Breaker Vol. 1 and 2 by Jeff Adachi Jay gave 5 stars to Bar Breaker Vol. 1 and 2 (Set) by Jeff Adachi
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AuthorQaSetting200301 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 22:06:37 -0700 <![CDATA[#<AuthorQaSetting:0x000055557c5e1948>]]> Review6806810251 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:28:32 -0700 <![CDATA[Jay added 'Hollywood Crows']]> /review/show/6806810251 Hollywood Crows by Joseph Wambaugh Jay gave 5 stars to Hollywood Crows (Hollywood Station, #2) by Joseph Wambaugh
Excellent police procedural novel enriched with much dark cop-humor. Characters well depicted. It was written in 2007 so the references to tech are a bit amusing (I don't remember anybody texting anybody), but overall a most satisfactory use of my reading time. 👍 ]]>
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Prudery and the War on Sex by Rikki de la Vega
"This is a thorough and readable overview of the history of efforts to repress sexuality and sexual expression. When you consider the current climate, with LGBTQ+ people being called "groomers" and blatant book bans by right-wingers, the timing for its publication couldn't be more perfect."
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Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns by Philip    Miller
"This is a really great book for those seeking an introduction to SM. That’s not to say that a more experienced practitioner will not glean some useful information from this book, but the book is most definitely written with newcomers in mind. In particular, the book’s frequent stabs at humor feel like they are meant to put a possibly nervous person curious about SM at ease, while their effect on non-newbies would probably not be as effective. Some people seem upset about the fact that the book only addresses SM from the viewpoint of a heterosexual dominant male submissive female relationship, but, as the authors themselves mention, the text is applicable to all relationship types. There are a few grammatical errors, and while they don’t render the text unreadable, there are enough of them to make one wish that it had been properly edited."
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The Happy Satanist by Lilith Starr
"The Happy Satanist is one of the best books I have read this year. The story of Lilith Star is heartfelt, and it takes you on her personal journey to battle addiction and overcome to become a better person. Her story shows that with the power of will, and the direction of Satanism, a better life can be found.

I think this book should be highly recommended for women in Satanism to read. Lilith's story is uplifting and shows you the potential of the human spirit. You can read my full review of The Happy Satanist at my Left Hand Path Books Blog."
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ReadStatus8475105401 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:58:05 -0700 <![CDATA[Jay has read 'A Hand in the Bush: The Fine Art of Vaginal Fisting']]> /review/show/6895080140 A Hand in the Bush by Deborah Addington Jay has read A Hand in the Bush: The Fine Art of Vaginal Fisting by Deborah Addington
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Review6885239910 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 14:10:27 -0700 <![CDATA[Jay added 'Prudery and the War on Sex']]> /review/show/6885239910 Prudery and the War on Sex by Rikki de la Vega Jay gave 5 stars to Prudery and the War on Sex (Kindle Edition) by Rikki de la Vega
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Review6882405160 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:18:20 -0700 <![CDATA[Jay added 'Kobani: This is the Future of War']]> /review/show/6882405160 Kobani by F.X. Holden Jay gave 5 stars to Kobani: This is the Future of War (Future War, #4) by F.X. Holden
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