Anecdotal sameness sullies proceedings but droll humor returns
Aciman keeps readers waiting masochistically while introducing new characters
āA Wild and Precious Lifeā explores early life, computer work of lesbian pioneer
Author says true nature of partnership hard to determine conclusively
āHandmaidāsā sequel, Van Ness and Rippon memoirs, posthumous Windsor bio, epic Sontag study and more among fall releases
āInfinity Standing Upā explores gay life, sex in witty verse styles of yore
Protagonist questions sexuality after hetero fling with gal pal
President Grover Clevelandās sister found sapphic love by mail
The French author penned the works in his '20s
āIn My Footprints,ā āWhat Riley Woreā among standouts