A Short History of Queer Women

The author is quite cheeky, which makes for a funny read about a serious topic. There's SO MUCH historical content (and historical figures) discussed that it would be quite an undertaking to verify all of the reference material. Still, it certainly would provide a starting point to research individuals and eras.

What I primarily appreciate about the book is learning that straightwashing exists, that is, the explaining away, ignoring, or just plain revisionist history where queer women are involved. While that's sadly no surprise, it was an informative and eye-opening read. I'm not sure if it's to the full extent the author purports, but I wouldn't be surprised (and I'm sure for every story she told, there are many more that remain unknown).