The gay fireside companion

by Leigh W. Rutledge

**From GLBT Reviews:** This lighthearted book is enjoyable and informational, as well as easy to read. I completely agree with the author’s statement in the foreword that this “book is meant to be an offbeat reference book that is meant to provide entertainment.” The entries are arranged in alphabetical order, but there is no index to cross reference the entries to each other. For instance, the entries for Willa Cather and Leonard Matlovich can only be found under the heading “Graves of Famous Gay People in the U.S.” Entries range from single paragraphs about famous people whose sexuality was suppressed from the public literature up to 6 pages for a historical look at drag. Many of the short entries contain interesting lesbian and gay trivia, of the “did you know … ” variety, while longer entries offer a synopsis from a historical perspective. Numerous quotations and quips are also included from people who have commented on homosexuality, or whose words and deeds had an impact on gays