Queer people have existed for all of recorded history, but unfortunately they haven’t been included in that record. In fact, they are often written out of it. Even recognizable figures have partaken in intimate relations with the same sex. But those events were conveniently scrapped out of written texts. Kirsty Loehr sets the record straight (not that straight) in A Short History of Queer Women. Readers will get an eyeful of lesser-known history through this highly entertaining yet informative book. 

While activists are pushing for more LGBTQ+ representation in education, progress is slow. Luckily for those of us who want to fill in all those gaps, Loehr provides those pieces. I will always advocate for a book that makes me feel smarter after reading it, and A Short History of Queer Women fits the bill. 

Loehr has a talent for adding a humorous spin on the details while informing readers about queer women and their mark on history. Whether it’s queer women in the UK from hundreds of years ago, or the famous Stonewall Riots that occurred just decades ago. Loehr makes up for the often deliberate efforts of historians to erase significant moments from the books. And readers will laugh while they learn. 

Kirsty Loehr joins us for a Cantina Conversation where she discusses the research involved to develop this book, and why it’s important to include LGBTQ+ contributions in history. Keep an ear out for an upcoming episode of The Nerd Cantina Show podcast and order A Short History of Queer Women, available November 8.