by Angela Chen
First published 2020
Journalist Angela Chen navigates her own asexuality, sharing vulnerable stories of a diverse array of aces. From a woman convinced her lack of desire was a medical issue to a man who thought he was doing everything "right" until realizing his sexuality never matched others', these unflinching accounts challenge misconceptions about the "A" in LGBTQIA. Chen's careful cultural analysis celebrates the breadth of sexuality and queerness, inviting all of us to rethink pleasure and intimacy.
Genres: gender-studies, sexuality, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, journalism, asexual
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: diverse-perspectives, personal-narrative
210 pages · Paperback · Beacon Press