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From PEN/America Award winner, 2021 Guggenheim fellow, and beloved literary and tarot icon Michelle Tea, the hilarious, powerfully written, taboo-breaking story of her journey to pregnancy and motherhood as a 40 year-old, queer, uninsured woman Written in intimate, gleefully TMI prose, Knocking Myself Up is the irreverent account of Tea's route to parenthood--with a group of ride-or-die friends, a generous drag queen, and a whole lot of can-do pluck. Along the way she falls in love with a wholesome genderqueer a decade her junior, attempts biohacking herself a baby with black market fertility meds (and magicking herself an offspring with witch-enchanted honey), learns her eggs are busted, and enters the Fertility Industrial Complex in order to carry her younger lover's baby. With the signature sharp wit and wild heart that have made her a favorite to so many readers, Tea guides us through the maze of medical procedures, frustrations and astonishments on the path to getting pregnant, wryly critiquing some of the systems that facilitate that choice ("a great, punk, daredevil thing to do"). In Knocking Myself Up, Tea has crafted a deeply entertaining and profound memoir, a testament to the power of love and family-making, however complex our lives may be, to transform and enrich us.

The narrative follows Michelle, a young Boston dyke navigating the complexities of the sex industry as she embarks on a career in escort services. Through her misadventures, the story delves into the absurd, somber, and often humorous realities of sex work, avoiding typical victim or superhero tropes. As she balances the allure of financial freedom with her desire for spiritual peace, Michelle faces the difficult choice of continuing in the trade or seeking a different path.

Everyone in the broken-down town of Chelsea, Massachusetts, has a story too worn to repeat--from the girls who play the pass-out game just to feel like they're somewhere else, to the packs of aimless teenage boys, to the old women from far away who left everything behind. But there's one story they all still tell: the oldest and saddest but most ho

It's 1999--and Michelle's world is ending. A dreamlike and dystopian meditation on sobriety, adulthood, and the weird obligations of storytelling.

Valencia chronicles one girl's adventures in love and lust in the drama-filled dyke world of San Francisco's Mission District

Exploring the intersection of literature and magic, this book by Michelle Tea delves into the rich history and traditions of tarot. It provides captivating stories, rituals, and spells designed for witches looking to enhance their spiritual journey. With a blend of personal insight and historical context, it serves as a guide for those seeking to deepen their connection to the mystical world.

Beloved literary iconoclast Michelle Tea reinvents tarot for a new generation in this guide to using the Tarot as a twenty-first-century tool for connecting with our higher selves. Before gaining acclaim for her poignant memoirs, Tea was a scrappy misfit in San Francisco, earning a living through eerily prescient tarot readings. Although she ceased public readings as her writing career flourished, her passion for the cards remained. Drawing from over twenty-five years of experience, Modern Tarot invites readers on a fascinating journey through the cards, emphasizing their potential for radical self-growth. Whether you’re a dedicated seeker or a skeptical newcomer, the power of tarot is accessible. This guide does not require belief in the supernatural or narrow use of tarot for divination; instead, it provides insightful descriptions of each of the seventy-eight cards, fully illustrated by Amanda Verwey, along with specially designed rituals for transformative personal growth. Grounded in Tea’s wisdom, this guide appeals to both beginners and seasoned readers. With her unique insight and humor, Tea illustrates how tarot fosters deep, authentic connections in an era where true connection is often superficial, offering a gentle, individual, and aspirational spiritual experience.