Category: Cheers to the Weirdos!
Here we go again! Putting together each year brings me such joy and I hope you find something beautiful here, too. Sometimes, it can seem as if no one reads anymore but making these lists reassures me that there are a lot of us out there, still trying to learn, still trying to create, still trying to connect. Unburden yourself from the disappointments of the past year by getting lost in these words and supporting indie lit. Reading is resistance! We’re still here. Like my sister and I used to say, I raise an imaginary glass to you now and clink, “Cheers to the weirdos!” I’m glad we’re here together. —Jesi
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“Cheers to the Weirdos!”: Jesi Bender Presents a Heavy Feather Favorites List for 2025
Here we go again! Putting together this year brings me such joy and I hope you find something beautiful here, too. Sometimes, it can seem as if no one reads anymore but making this list reassures me that there are a lot of us out there, still trying to learn, still trying to create, still…
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“Cheers to the Weirdos! Trinity”: Jesi Bender Presents a Heavy Feather Favorites List for 2024
Here we go again! Putting together this year brings me such joy and I hope you find something beautiful here, too. Sometimes, it can seem as if no one reads anymore but making this list reassures me that there are a lot of us out there, still trying to learn, still trying to create, still…
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“Cheers to the Weirdos!”: Jesi Bender Presents a Heavy Feather Favorites List for 2022
I’m a sucker for a year-end list. I love seeing what people enjoyed, adding to my TBR, and discovering new titles and authors. However, I also suffer from a very particular, what-some-have-deemed-“weird” taste. Given this affliction, I wanted to create a list of suggestions from authors who share my penchant for more experimental or innovative…

