Book · 2008 · Lesbians
The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For
Why people recommend it
The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel is a landmark collection of comic strips chronicling the lives, politics, and relationships of a diverse group of queer women over several decades. On an episode of The Book Review titled The History of Race and Racism in America, released on July 18, 2024, Carl Seidman discussed the title. Seidman shared a personal reading habit during the podcast, explaining that every single year, typically in the month of January, he makes it a point to reread the collected comic strips of Alison Bechdel compiled under this title. For Seidman, returning to these illustrated narratives serves as a cherished annual ritual that offers both comfort and enduring commentary on social history and community life. His recommendation highlights the lasting cultural resonance and the deeply engaging episodic storytelling found within Bechdel's renowned and comprehensive comic anthology.
Who recommended it
- Carl Seidman Recommended
Carl Seidman — 1 mention
“well every year I reread and it's usually in January I read the collected comic strips of Alison beell that are collected as the essential dkes to watch out for”