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Millions of comic fans know Captain America, but who really knows Steve Rogers?

Uncover the man behind the shield with CAPTAIN AMERICA: STEVE ROGERS DECLASSIFIED (out now!) by Dayton Ward, Kevin Dilmore, and Marvel Comics!

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Want to learn about the hero who has inspired so many in her worlds and in ours? Pre-order CAPTAIN MARVEL: CAROL DANVERS DECLASSIFIED by Kelli Fitzpatrick and Marvel!

I am thrilled to announce the secret project I’ve been working on for the past year is a tie-in novel for Marvel! CAPTAIN MARVEL: CAROL DANVERS DECLASSIFIED from BenBella Books/Smart Pop Books is now available for pre-order!

It tells the life story of Carol Danvers in the comics continuity, from her early careers as an Air Force pilot, NASA security chief, and magazine editor, to her superpowered personas of Ms. Marvel, Binary, Warbird, and of course, Captain Marvel. This book has been a delight to write, and I can’t wait for the world to share in Carol’s story told in her own voice.

The novel will release in March of 2025, and preorder links are in the comments!

As you might imagine, I am beyond excited. HIGHER, FURTHER, FASTER, folks! BenBella Books Smart Pop Books Marvel Captain Marvel

We can't wait for CAPTAIN AMERICA: STEVE ROGERS DECLASSIFIED by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore to pub on Tuesday, 6/25!

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Does a geek in your life need a cookbook this holiday season? Den of Geek says THE PRINCESS BRIDE: THE OFFICIAL COOKBOOK by Jenn Fujikawa “offers some fantastic, easier recipes to embrace the best foods of Florin and Guilder.” Find the full list of geeky cookbooks here: https://loom.ly/gtEW9Gk

The Best Geeky Cookbooks to Read This Holiday Season From Westeros to The Continent to a galaxy far, far away, there are many fictional cuisines to sample from.

“Fascinating, and downright inspiring,” is what Vulture calls HI HONEY, I’M HOMO by Matt Baume as they place it at #2 for their list of Best Comedy Books of 2023. See the full list here: https://loom.ly/6T1hFCI

Carole Zimmer of Now What? With Carole Zimmer had a chat with Charles Busch, author of LEADING LADY, and talked about how he “made a name for himself as a playwright and a leading lady in drag.” Listen to the whole conversation here: https://loom.ly/wHR67Pw

Now What? With Carole Zimmer: A Conversation With Charles Busch Charles Busch made a name for himself as a playwright and a leading lady in drag with productions like the off-Broadway cult classic Vampire Le****ns of S***m. That campy theatrical spoof was followed by Psycho Beach Party and Pardon My Inquisition, or, Kiss the Blood off My Cast...

SUPES AIN’T ALWAYS HEROES by Lynn Zubernis (Fangasm!) & Matthew Snyder, PhD offers a fresh look at The Boys, delving into the show’s unflinching depiction of celebrity, politics, social media, corporate greed, racism, sexism, & more! Out today! https://loom.ly/sBq7fcY

We love books, and NPR loves books! They even have a list of all the books they love and HI HONEY, IM HOMO! by author Matt Baume is one of them. Check out the book lovefest here: https://loom.ly/VGpFcn0

Books We Love Here are 380+ great reads from 2023 hand-picked just for you by NPR staff and trusted critics.

Tune into November's episode of Theater: All the Moving Parts for a humorous & intimate conversation between LEADING LADY author and theater legend Charles Busch & Patrick Pacheco! Watch here: https://loom.ly/mM0Fnds

Playwrights Charles Busch and Theresa Rebeck | THEATER: All the Moving Parts In this new episode of “THEATER: All the Moving Parts”, host Patrick Pacheco talks with two of the theater’s most prolific and engaging writers. First, playw...

“Hi Honey, I’m Homo offers a fast-paced sweep across LGBT representations over time.” In their Nov-Dec 2023 issue, The Gay & Le***an Review-Worldwide wrote about how Matt Baume traced LGBT representation in TV sitcoms in his new book. Read the review preview here: https://loom.ly/Nussax0

As Sitcom Goes, So Goes the NationThis article is only a portion of the full article. If you are already a premium subscriber please login. If you are not a premium subscriber, please subscribe for access to all of our content. Hi Honey, I’m Homo offers a fast-paced sweep across LGBT representations over time. They’re important because the media play such an important role in defining what’s normative and what’s cool. “Te…

Authors Dr. Lynn Zubernis & Dr. Matthew Snyder joined Rants Mono to give a sneak peak of their upcoming book SUPES AIN’T ALWAYS HEROES (Dec 5th) and to chat about the twisted psychology of The Boys. Listen here: https://loom.ly/AofoOxk

‎MonoRants... The Boys: "Supes Ain't Always Heroes" interview with authors Dr. Lynn Zubernis & Dr. Matthew Snyder on Apple Podcasts ‎Show MonoRants... The Boys, Ep "Supes Ain't Always Heroes" interview with authors Dr. Lynn Zubernis & Dr. Matthew Snyder - Nov 9, 2023

An unprecedented firsthand chronicle, IRON MAN: TONY STARK DECLASSIFIED by Marvel, Kevin Dilmore, & Dayton Ward is an insightful, personal take about—and by—one of the most talked-about heroes of all time. Out today!
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On their list of 8 Must Read Books on Pop Culture, Book Riot calls Matt Baume‘s HI HONEY, I’M HOMO, “A great mix of history and ‘Hey, did you know’ facts and will make you want to rewatch your favorite classics.” See the full list here: https://loom.ly/kuMfDzI

May The Pop Culture Be With You: 8 Titles To Get You There These fascinating pop culture books dive into culture, community, gender, race, disability, society and more through music, film, and TV.

NPR member station WSHU says that Charles Busch's LEADING LADY is “not your garden variety memoir.” Ann Lopez of the Full Story had a chat with Charles about his new book and what makes it so unique. Listen here: https://loom.ly/zjgg3D4

Leading Lady: A Memoir of A Most Unusual Boy In his new book Leading Lady: A Memoir of a Most Unusual Boy, Charles Busch, shares stories from his childhood and life as a writer, playwright, director, drag actor, and cabaret performer.

Erudite Magic gives an in-depth look at Marvel's LOKI’S BOOK OF MAGIC AND MISCHIEF with insights on how the trickster god’s tips hold up against other beginner magic books. Watch here: https://loom.ly/MiXpogc

Loki’s Book of Magic and Mischief There's a new beginner magic book combining Marvel, Loki, and Magic - does it live up to the hype, and what makes a good beginner magic book? Let's dive in a...

Did Sarah Jessica Parker really just post about our LEADING LADY?! She calls Charles Busch “An original. A theatre treasure. A brilliant writer and fierce leading lady.” Listen to Sarah & “make your way to Leading Lady” at your local bookstore or library! https://loom.ly/4exwkf4

Join Jinkx Monsoon as they chat with drag legend, director, actor, and writer Charles Busch about his iconic work in "Psycho Beach Party", his new memoir LEADING LADY, & growing up in theater! https://loom.ly/DoniQxU

‎Hi Jinkx! with Jinkx Monsoon: Charles Busch on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Hi Jinkx! with Jinkx Monsoon, Ep Charles Busch - Sep 13, 2023

Head over to Magic Orthodoxy for an inside look at the pages of LOKI'S BOOK OF MAGIC AND MISCHIEF from Smart Pop Books and Marvel. Check out a sample of what the trickster god has to teach you here: https://loom.ly/guQs1GQ

Magic Book Review - Loki's Book of Magic and Mischief by Robb Pearlman Review Copy Provided By - https://smartpopbooks.com/Become a MEMBER of Magic Orthodoxy CLICK THIS LINKhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5QAqNOGAGb56RWANf6bqm...

We love seeing Dr. Sheena C. Howard going viral for sharing her story of how her dissertation bloomed into her bestseller WHY WAKANDA MATTERS! Thanks for reminding us all that “sometimes you gotta see the greatness in you” before others do. https://loom.ly/__LKL-c

“Confessions of a Drag Legend: Charles Busch’s Memoir Is Here, Darling” The New York Times calls Charles Busch’s LEADING LADY “a mosaic of reminiscence and self-analysis”. Read the author interview here: https://loom.ly/NnrTyYs

Confessions of a Drag Legend: Charles Busch’s Memoir Is Here, Darling “Leading Lady,” a mosaic of reminiscence and self-analysis, explores the ascent of a man who’s really good at playing women.

Full of both humor and heart, LEADING LADY is perfect for readers of entertainment books as well as anyone who enjoys⁠ reading the story of Charles Busch, a unique gay man who broke the mold & created his own dazzling kind of art.⁠ https://loom.ly/xmD_l1c

Head over to the Washington Blade for an exclusive look at the history & origins of LEADING LADY author & legendary entertainer, Charles Busch who reflects on the "paths he didn't take" throughout his life & career. https://loom.ly/t56ROP0

Check out Paste Magazine’s “5 Cookbooks Based on Your Favorite Shows and Movies” featuring Jenn Fujikawa’s PARKS AND RECREATION: THE OFFICIAL COOKBOOK! Read here: https://loom.ly/JANAqAA

5 Cookbooks Based on Your Favorite Shows and Movies These cookbooks, based on widely beloved movies and TV shows, offer you a taste of the food your favorite characters love.

Don't miss Marvel's August Book Release roundup featuring LOKI'S BOOK OF MISCHIEF & MAGIC! Read more here: https://loom.ly/BZCek_Q

The New Marvel Books Hitting Stores in August All-new adventures starring Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, the art of Marvel Studios’ ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ and an Artist's Edition spotlight on Frank Miller’s Daredevil.

“Hi Honey, I'm Homo! is a delightful book . . . If you're looking for something good to read, something that will educate you about q***r media history, this is the book you've been waiting for." Read more about Matt Baume's brilliant new book from the Bay Area Reporter here. https://loom.ly/DnpuJ5s

’Hi Honey, I’m Homo!’ — new book traces the history of q***rs on sitcoms One might not think of "Bewitched" when talking about q***r characters on sitcoms, yet that’s exactly what Matt Baume does in his new book "Hi Honey, I’m Homo! Sitcoms, Specials and the Queering of American Culture."

“Matt Baume details the behind-the-scenes fights with censors, networks, anti-gay protesters, and gay rights advocates.” Check out the rest of The Keys Weekly Newspapers’s wonderful review & recommendation of Matt Baume’s HI HONEY, I’M HOMO here! https://loom.ly/OI68j1M

RECOMMENDED READING FROM YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY STAFF Staff from your Monroe County Public Library recommend some of their favorites from the collection.   What: “Hi Honey, I’m Homo!”  Why: This is a great read for Pride month as it details the rise of LGBTQ+ characters in American sitcoms from “Bewitched” to “All in the Family” to “...

Don't miss LEADING LADY author Charles Busch's book feature in New York Theater! Read their full list of recommended summer reading here: https://loom.ly/rZA2-mQ

New Theater Books for Summer Reading Below is a manageable list of theater books — recently published or soon to be– that look to be good summer reads. These are mostly memoirs and biographies of fascinating playwrights and perf…

"It is truly a delightful read and will probably inspire your watch list as well." For more on Matt Baume's latest book HI HONEY, I'M HOMO check out his segment on KING 5.
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Author Matt Baume talks q***r representation throughout TV history - New Day NW Author Matt Baume discusses q***r representation throughout TV history in his new book "Honey, I'm Homo."

Activist and HI HONEY, I'M HOMO author Matt Baume sits down with the hosts of the Homophilia podcast to talk about his new book on q***r representation in sitcoms! Listen here: https://loom.ly/s4FjVCc

I’m Sorry, F Off with Matt Baume by Homophilia Activist and author Matt Baume joins us to talk about his excellent book on q***r representation in sitcoms Hi Honey, I’m Homo!. Also: devastatingly elegant kiss-offs to the ignorant and angry, catching up on the classics, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the rise of PlutoTV, Boober from Fraggle Roc...