Books

This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.

1. 1. Oranges are not the only Fruit

   

   This novel follows the coming-of-age story of a young girl adopted by a religious fanatic, who believes her daughter is destined to become a missionary. As the protagonist grows up, she begins to question her mother's strict religious beliefs and discovers her own sexuality. The book explores themes of identity, love, and religion, as the protagonist grapples with her place in the world and her evolving understanding of herself.

   The 1279th Greatest Book of All Time

2. 2. The Passion

   

   "The Passion" is a historical novel set during the Napoleonic Wars and told from the perspectives of two unique characters: a French soldier who serves in Napoleon’s army and a Venetian woman with webbed feet who works as a casino worker. The narrative explores themes of love, passion, identity, and fate as the two characters' lives intertwine in unexpected ways. The book is renowned for its magical realism and lyrical prose, offering a poetic exploration of human desire and the nature of love.

   The 1411th Greatest Book of All Time

3. 3. Sexing the Cherry

   

   This historical fiction novel is set in 17th century England and revolves around a giantess named Dog-Woman and her adopted son Jordan. The narrative explores themes of time, love, and sexuality through a surreal lens, blending historical events with fantasy elements. The book delves into the lives of real and imagined characters, including the 12 dancing princesses from the fairy tale, who share their individual stories, offering a unique perspective on gender, identity, and the nature of love.

   The 1950th Greatest Book of All Time

4. 4. Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?

   

   This book is a deeply personal memoir about a woman's quest for identity and happiness amidst a turbulent childhood. Raised by an abusive and religiously fanatic adoptive mother in a small, industrial town in Northern England, the author struggles with her sexuality, eventually being thrown out of her home for having a relationship with another woman. She later embarks on a journey to find her biological mother, all while wrestling with her own mental health issues and trying to make sense of her place in the world. The narrative is a raw exploration of love, loss, and the power of literature as a means of escape and self-discovery.

   The 3035th Greatest Book of All Time
5. 5. Written on the Body

   

   "Written on the Body" is a passionate love story that explores the protagonist's relationships with both men and women. The protagonist, whose gender is never revealed, falls deeply in love with a married woman, Louise, who is diagnosed with leukemia. The protagonist then faces a difficult decision: to let Louise stay with her husband who can afford her medical treatment, or to continue their affair and let Louise die. The book delves into themes of love, loss, and the complexity of human relationships.

   The 3728th Greatest Book of All Time

6. 6. The PowerBook

   

   "The PowerBook" is a unique blend of reality and virtual reality, exploring the themes of love, identity, and storytelling. The narrative follows an e-writer who writes stories for people on demand, and one of her clients, a woman who wants to escape her relationship and start anew. The book is filled with stories within stories, all of them interconnected, taking readers on a journey through Paris, Capri, and the Internet, while challenging the traditional notions of time, gender roles, and the boundaries between the real and the imagined.

   The 11711th Greatest Book of All Time

7. 7. ¿Por Qué Ser Feliz Cuando Puedes Ser Normal?

   

   The book is a poignant and introspective memoir that explores the author's journey of self-discovery and resilience in the face of adversity. It delves into her complex relationship with her adoptive mother, a strict and religious woman, and the challenges she faced growing up in a working-class town in England. The narrative intertwines themes of identity, love, and the search for belonging, as the author reflects on her experiences of being a lesbian in a hostile environment and her quest for happiness and authenticity. Through candid storytelling, the book offers a powerful meditation on the struggle to find one's true self amidst societal and familial pressures.