A/PART: An Anthology of Queer Southeast Asian Poetry in the Pandemic

I really like this book a lot. It talks about poetry written by those in the LGBT+ community, and is aimed towards those in the community. It helps those in the community to express themselves, with all their insecurities and problems, especially those concerning the COVID pandemic, projected into beautifully crafted words on paper. I rate it 8/10

The Book of Sainted Aunts; the Illustrated Portraits of Mildly Martyred Sinners-Turned-Saints Since Queerdom Come

This book encapsulates the various artwork that fellow queers have made throughout the years. These artworks are a medium to express the issues they have/had in life and they also shed a light on how these artists want to be recognised and remembered by. These artworks also tell the stories of these artists and how they overcome trials in life. It’s a lovely book. I rate it 9/10

ASEAN Queer Imaginings: Collection of Writings by LGBTIQ Thinkers

This book is a compilation of various attempts and news about the advancement and acceptance of LGBT+ in the community. This book is a ray of light in the dark storm of the reality that we face now, especially in the pandemic that keeps flashing in front of our eyes through the news or from word of mouth. These stories stem from various different parts of Southeast Asia, so it’s great to discover something new in places we are familiar, both near and far. I rate it 9/10