Service95 Recommends is the home of the books we love and reviews from our contributors. Thank You For Calling The Lesbian Line by Elizabeth Lovatt is an exploration of lesbian identity through logs from a call line for queer women.
What We Say: “This book is a reimagining of the women who both called and volunteered for the Lesbian Line in the 1990s (a local English helpline that went on to become the Norwich Gay and Lesbian line). It deals with first loves and breakups, sex and marriage (or the need to know the best gay bar for a night out). A refreshing, real take on love and a celebration of the ordinary lives of queer women – perfect for a post-app reset.” – Samantha de Haas
What They Say: “Compelling, funny, intelligent... Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line is a remarkable piece of work... A gift for those of us who have lived in our queer skins for many decades, and for young lesbians who are looking for a primer in lesbian history, an understanding of what it means to look for identity and place in our community.” – Kerry Hudson
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Samantha de Haas is the Creative Production Manager at Service95
