Back Talk

by Saxon Bennett

Book by Bennett, Saxon

Genres: Lesbian, LGBT, Romance, Lesbian Romance, Lesbian Fiction, Humor, Fiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Saxon Bennett is an admitted bibliophile and has the bookcases to prove it. Her favorite book is Harriet the Spy. She grew up among the pine trees of Washington where she learned to be a Keeper of Odd Knowledge with a special liking for new words - the queerer the better. She has a penchant for inspirational quotes - the more motivational the better. A serious aficionado of pie, she also drinks a lot of coffee and tea - especially when she’s writing, which she does every day. Saxon is a parent and a wife—two things she never thought she’d be - and she writes blogs about her family in the style of Erma Bombeck. In her next life she wants to be a professional snowboarder. She likes to grow flowers and tend to her pond. Jelly beans, gummy bears and licorice are her favorite candies. An avid walker with a goal to walk every street in her small town, she hits the pavement each morning. To keep herself limber, she does beginner yoga. She’d like to learn to meditate but her mind is as restless as a squirrel trapped in a box. As an amateur seamstress, she is endlessly trying to create the perfect butch purse. Her favorite quote is “Man plans, God laughs.” Saxon is the author of fifteen novels. Her book Family Affair won the Goldie for General Fiction in 2009. She won the Alice B. Reader Award for her body of work in 2012. Her second book in the Family Affair trilogy entitled Marching to a Different Accordion won a Golden Crown Literary Award for general fiction in 2012. Her book In the Unlikely Event is the final book in the Family Affair trilogy. All her books are available at Amazon and Bella Books in both print and electronic format. She has also written two books with her partner Layce Gardner and they are More than a Kiss and Crazy Little thing. Check them out on Amazon.

Reviews

[Kira · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my first time reading a Saxon Bennett book but it won't be my last. Despite some typos and dialogue/punctuation errors, the plot and characters were hilarious. I laughed out loud so many times that my wife had to stop reading her book, sigh, and ask me what was so funny. I had a horrible time trying to describe to her the scene with the giant purple sex toy. You really have to read it to understand the fantastic humor and the fast-paced wit that is constantly going on among all the characters. With all the build up and obvious HEA ending, I was disappointed in the sex scene between Anne and Hilton (zero passion, ugh), but other than that, I did enjoy the book. I'll continue to read her books, if only for the laughs.

[XR · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the main characters and enjoyed the book. I wish it were a little longer though, it feels unfinished to me. Shannon's the best though.

[Katelyn Friday · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not much of a plot but it was short and silly! Bonus points for Shannon <3

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the characters in this book. They were a very diverse and entertaining group of unique characters.

[No Escape Like a Book · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh man, this book is definitely going on the must read again list. I fell in love with this book from jump. Saxon Bennett is such a fascinating author. Her stories are full of amazing characters and substantial story lines and dialogue.

[Mirtha Siblesz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book!

This book was hysterical! I kept laughing out loud throughout the story. This reminds me in a lot of ways to the humor of Rita Mae Brown. A very well done book! Thank you!

[MEC · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5, rounded to four.

Bennett writes a damned funny book.

[Natsu · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

[Margaret L. Hedman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book.

I really enjoyed this book. The story, the plot and the characters were great. I forgot how good it feels to laugh out loud. A very fun enjoyable read.

[Featherheart · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really hope this isn't internalized misogyny on my part, but I found Hilton unlikeable and the character arcs unconvincing.