Just as You Are
A Novel
(Sprache: Englisch)
"Liz Baker and her three roommates work at The Nether Fields, a queer magazine in New York that's on the verge of shutting down-until it's bought at the last minute by two wealthy lesbians. Even though Liz is eager to leave listicles behind for more...
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"Liz Baker and her three roommates work at The Nether Fields, a queer magazine in New York that's on the verge of shutting down-until it's bought at the last minute by two wealthy lesbians. Even though Liz is eager to leave listicles behind for more meaningful writing, she knows that she's lucky to still have a paycheck. But it's hard to feel grateful with minority investor Daria Fitzgerald slashing budgets, cancelling bagel Fridays, and password protecting the color printer to prevent "frivolous use." When Liz overhears Daria scoffing at her articles, she knows that it's only a matter of her time before her impulsive mouth tells Daria off and gets herself fired. But as Liz and Daria get thrown together more and more, Liz starts to see a softer side to Daria-she's funny, surprisingly helpful, and actually seems to like that Liz's gender presentation varies between butch and femme. Even as the evidence that Liz can't trust Daria piles up, it starts getting harder and harder to keep hating Daria-and harder and harder to resist her."--
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1Everyone knows that when you throw a dinner party for a bunch of lesbians, at least half of them will be vegan. Which, unfortunately, was why Liz was going to be brutally murdered by her roommate.
Liz paused outside her apartment door, still panting from her sprint through Crown Heights to their third-floor walk-up. The weekend train from Manhattan had been agonizingly slow, and then she d had to push through a million people on Franklin Avenue to get home: a crowd of parents waiting outside the karate studio, a line of couples outside the trendy pop-up restaurant, a large family barbecuing on the sidewalk, and dozens of people walking tiny, slow-moving dogs.
Liz said a quick mental prayer that Jane would be in a forgiving mood. Tonight s party was going to be tense enough without them fighting, too. Then she flung open the front door as dramatically as possible.
I m the worst, she said between breaths, bending over and grabbing her knees. I know it. You don t have to say it. You can have my firstborn child as repayment.
Jane, a dark-skinned Black woman with her hair in long, thin braids, let out a loud humph noise from the kitchen, where she was shaking a pan of what seemed to be sizzling onions.
You were supposed to be here two hours ago. Jane released the pan without looking up and yanked open the oven with a clang.
No, Liz said, unlacing her Doc Martens and leaving them in the pile of shoes by the door. I was supposed to be here an hour ago. Not two. You look great, by the way. And wow, it smells amazing in here! Is that risotto?
I said four. Jane pulled out a tray of mini-quiches and laid them on the stove. She still hadn t looked at Liz. It s six.
But we all know that you said four knowing I d be an hour late and get home at five. So, really, I m only an hour late. Liz eased herself onto one of the stools on the other side of the breakfast bar, which was covered in a truly impressive number of onion skins.
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Which would have been helpful if it had worked. Jane s voice was clipped. Now there s not enough time to steam the beets.
Luckily I ve solved that particular problem for you, Liz said, trying to sound optimistic, by not bringing beets. She started cleaning up the onion skins so she would look helpful.
Jane finally turned around. Are you serious?
Liz did her best puppy dog eyes. The store was closed by the time I got there.
Jane clanged a lid down on a pot with more force than usual. I m going to tell everyone it s your fault that we don t have any vegan food.
No! Liz abandoned the onion skins to clasp her hands together and beg. Please. Charlotte will make me watch those videos on animal cruelty again, and I really can t take that tonight. I m fragile, okay?
Jane glared down at the onions, now caramelized, as she transferred them to a platter. Liz studied her, worried that her roommate might actually be mad.
Look, Jane, I m really sorry, Liz said, in a serious tone this time. You re right. I should have been back here, I should have gotten beets, it s just
Jane started cackling. She uncovered one of the pots in front of her and tipped it toward Liz so she could see the perfectly steamed beets inside.
Katie! Jane yelled. I owe you ten bucks.
There was a triumphant scream from behind them. One of the doors in the living room opened and their roommate Katie popped her head out of her bedroom.
I knew it, Katie shouted, runn
Luckily I ve solved that particular problem for you, Liz said, trying to sound optimistic, by not bringing beets. She started cleaning up the onion skins so she would look helpful.
Jane finally turned around. Are you serious?
Liz did her best puppy dog eyes. The store was closed by the time I got there.
Jane clanged a lid down on a pot with more force than usual. I m going to tell everyone it s your fault that we don t have any vegan food.
No! Liz abandoned the onion skins to clasp her hands together and beg. Please. Charlotte will make me watch those videos on animal cruelty again, and I really can t take that tonight. I m fragile, okay?
Jane glared down at the onions, now caramelized, as she transferred them to a platter. Liz studied her, worried that her roommate might actually be mad.
Look, Jane, I m really sorry, Liz said, in a serious tone this time. You re right. I should have been back here, I should have gotten beets, it s just
Jane started cackling. She uncovered one of the pots in front of her and tipped it toward Liz so she could see the perfectly steamed beets inside.
Katie! Jane yelled. I owe you ten bucks.
There was a triumphant scream from behind them. One of the doors in the living room opened and their roommate Katie popped her head out of her bedroom.
I knew it, Katie shouted, runn
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Autoren-Porträt von Camille Kellogg
Camille Kellogg is a queer writer based in New York City, where she works as an editor for children’s and young adult books. She studied English and creative writing at Middlebury College and attended the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference on a fiction scholarship. She’s passionate about queer stories, cute dogs, and bad puns.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Camille Kellogg
- 2023, 320 Seiten, Masse: 13,3 x 19,9 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Penguin Random House
- ISBN-10: 0593594703
- ISBN-13: 9780593594704
- Erscheinungsdatum: 08.05.2023
Sprache:
Englisch
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So much more than your average rom-com . . . Just as You Are is a full-on enemies-to-lovers romance that exudes queerness at every possible turn. . . . It s clear this book was written by a queer person, for a queer person. . . . Kellogg has made me feel so seen. . . . Kellogg s references to queer pop culture feel like a shared language that only exists among queer people. I don t know if a straight person would enjoy this book the same way that [a] queer person would and that s okay. This is for us. AutostraddleFilled with intriguing characters, relatable gender and identity representation and . . . strong friendship bonds between distinct, engaging queer characters . . . Kellogg expertly delineates why queer media (and especially being represented accurately in it) is so important. . . . Perfect for fans of The Bold Type! The Nerd Daily
There have been plenty of Pride and Prejudice retellings, but nothing quite like this one. . . . Kellogg gives everything a contemporary sapphic twist. . . . This thoughtful and playful reimagining celebrates the unexpected. Gay Times
I ve never read a book that so honestly and relatably explores being a queer woman in your 20s, from queer community and friendships to exploring gender presentation and so much more. . . . The part that most spoke to my soul, though, was the protagonist grappling with the value of writing and reading queer fluff novels and celebrating seeing yourself in joyful books. Susie Dumond, author of Queerly Beloved, for BookRiot
When you tell me it features a butch 4 gender-confused mess you know I m going to drop everything to read it. Yashwina Canter for Autostraddle
Warm, witty, and wonderful! Readers will be utterly smitten by this clever, queer romance that, at its heart, is about embracing yourself just as you are. Alexandria Bellefleur, nationally bestselling author of Written in the Stars
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Kellogg has created is both lighthearted and heartfelt, filled with queer characters of every stripe. I felt like I was being told the juiciest gossip by my closest friends. Just as You Are was just what I needed. TJ Alexander, author of Chef s Kiss
Just as You Are is the queer Pride and Prejudice retelling I ve been waiting for! This is a story about assumptions, forgiveness, and finding your own path, and a rom-com that blends my needs for sexual tension and sentimentality. Pick this book up you will be happy you did! Alison Cochrun, author of The Charm Offensive
Just As You Are is one of the most gloriously queer things I've ever read. While their romance is easy to root for, at its heart, this book is a tribute to queer friendships and being young in New York like if The L Word had been about anxiety-ridden writers in Brooklyn. In other words: a delight. Anita Kelly, author of Love & Other Disasters
A sincere, funny book that successfully uses Jane Austen s characters and plot as a means to explore queer identity, gender expression, and the intersection of admiration and attraction . . . will charm readers looking for a queer spin on Pride and Prejudice and relatable stories about finding one s place in the world. Library Journal (starred review)
Just as You Are is the queer Pride and Prejudice retelling I ve been waiting for! This is a story about assumptions, forgiveness, and finding your own path, and a rom-com that blends my needs for sexual tension and sentimentality. Pick this book up you will be happy you did! Alison Cochrun, author of The Charm Offensive
Just As You Are is one of the most gloriously queer things I've ever read. While their romance is easy to root for, at its heart, this book is a tribute to queer friendships and being young in New York like if The L Word had been about anxiety-ridden writers in Brooklyn. In other words: a delight. Anita Kelly, author of Love & Other Disasters
A sincere, funny book that successfully uses Jane Austen s characters and plot as a means to explore queer identity, gender expression, and the intersection of admiration and attraction . . . will charm readers looking for a queer spin on Pride and Prejudice and relatable stories about finding one s place in the world. Library Journal (starred review)
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