Leandra Vane, The Unlaced Librarian

“There are so many things I absolutely loved about this book. Some include:

• ‘A Griever Shares’ sections interspersed through all the chapters where real people are quoted to illustrate different topics.
• The inclusion of a wide range of sexualities including queer, heterosexual, and polyamorous relationships.
• The raw, honest, and vulnerable excerpts from the author’s grief and memory journals and her own insights in her struggles and journey working through grief.
• A myriad of resources throughout the text—I wrote down four more books about grief I want to read!

“Overall this book covers so many aspects of grief and sexuality while nurturing a shame-free philosophy. The author emphasizes that grief (and sex) is personal and unique to every individual, deserving respect and exploration.

“I am so happy this book exists in the world. I think it is a solid resource written in a way that is inviting and not overwhelming. I hope libraries add it to their collections and grievers can find and be helped by this book.”