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G Is For Games
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Cleis Press Inc.
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Summary: Like to play games? The stories here all center around games, whether in a physical or more mental sense. Many offer up some good ideas for playing erotic games of your own, whether in the closet or on the tennis court.
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Catalog ID: 1573442855
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About author
- –Sammi's opinion
- G is for Games was published by Cleis Press in 2007, and is edited by Alison Tyler. This is an oversized paperback, but smaller than many of the other erotica collections that Cleis Press publishes, both in the number of pages (140) and the actual physical size of the book.
The book contains an introduction by Alison, an About the Editor section, and 13 stories that deal with games, both literally and figuratively.
Alison, the editor of numerous erotic anthologies, is also the author of several novels and a multitude of short stories which have appeared in Playgirl, Penthouse, and numerous erotic anthologies. She reveals in her introduction that she isn’t that good at gambling, but she loves a good bet. She talks about the stories inside as ways to play games and what they can reveal about the participants.
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Content / Style / Audience
- Publisher:
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Cleis Press Inc.
- Publication date:
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2007 year
- ISBN:
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978-1-57344-285-5
- –Sammi's opinion
- The stories in this book run a rather wide gamut of games, from Twister to tennis, football to pool, baseball to chess. Many of the stories feature the “game within a game.”
Inside these pages, the stories are mostly about heterosexual couples, although a few contain game-playing lesbians and another contains a tryst between two men and a woman where the men are more than just cocks for the lady.
Some of the stories give great ideas of ways to spice up your own sex life at home while enjoying the particular game at hand. While most of the stories in this collection are quite good and arousing, several stand out:
“No Limits” by Madelynne Ellis In the opening story, a game of Twister gets the last two participants hot and horny while they strive to win the game. The two (man and woman) tease each other mercilessly while battling for the win – who will come out on top?
“The Big Touchdown” by Erica Dumas The star football player and the popular cheerleader park on the hill after the game. What will they do in the backseat, and have they played this out before?
“Who’s on Top” by Emerald She’s attracted to Cory when she meets him, but there’s a problem: he’s a Red Sox fan and Paige is all for the Yankees. They decide to watch games together,with a little bet on the outcome of each one. Will Cory top Paige? Or will she come out on top for the season?
“Showtime” by Bonnie Dee She gets a kick out of dressing young and slutty and going to the adult theater, where she puts on a show for one lucky guy in the audience. One night when she comes out the ticket taker is waiting for her – will she give him a show?
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Design
- Format:
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Paperback
- Number of Pages:
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144
- Length:
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7"
- Width:
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5"
- –Sammi's opinion
- G is for Games is a paperback with a glossy cover. The front features a rather wicked drawing of a woman in lingerie holding cards and a wand. She looks a bit like a 50s pin-up girl.
The size of this book, while oversized, is smaller than most of the other Cleis Press paperbacks I’ve read. The font is also smaller, although still crisp and readable.
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Personal comments
- –Sammi's opinion
- This book had some very interesting and arousing stories. While there were some that weren’t to my taste, there were many that gave me some great ideas for future escapades, and one or two that brought back some good memories from college.
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Reviews(22)
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Advanced reviewer, rank
8.5/10
"G is for Games" is part of the Erotica Alphabet series by Cleis Press. The book ties around the theme of "games, and all of the stories are very unique and fun to read. Not all of them are as erotic as they could be, but they all are a pleasure to read.
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Advanced reviewer, rank
8.4/10
We all love to play games. Adding the element of competition to sex can be a heady mix. 'G Is For Games' edited by Alison Tyler explores this mix in a well grounded and exciting way.
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Reviewer, rank
5.2/10
I definitely recommend this one as a collection of short, succinct stories you can enjoy one at a time, or in bed in one sitting. None of them are long enough to make you restless, nor too short to dissatisfy. The variety in situations you'll find each of the characters in is compelling and awfully sexy. Pick this one up to be seduced by the thrill of the action and the uncertainty of the human psychological need to win.
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Advanced reviewer, rank
7.8/10
This is one of the best small books of stories that I have read. There wasn't one that I didn't like. Well written and keeps you interested, while the stories are short enough to read anywhere you can take a break.
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Advanced reviewer, rank
7.9/10
Sizing up your opponent, planning your moves, playing to win---that's the name of the game in G is for Games. Edited by Alison Tyler, this erotica anthology is written just for people who thrill to competition---people who live for the pleasure of the chase. There are plenty of hot stories, focusing on the mental and physical aspects of the game we all love to play. While not every story was a home run for me, with such a great variety included, every reader will walk away a winner.
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Advanced reviewer, rank
6.6/10
"G is for Games" is one in a sexy series of alphabet-themed erotica. This collection is a small, discreet book, with a wide variety of sexy tales inside.
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Advanced reviewer, rank
5.4/10
Great ideas for anyone trying to spice up the sex life. Was easily readable with stories perfect in length and giving just the right amount of details to make you wanting more.
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Writer, rank
7/10
The games that adults play, and the complex and beautiful ways that interactions play out are the focus of this entertaining collection that features top notch writing and an amazing variety of sexual interactions between game players of all types.
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Advanced reviewer, rank
5.2/10
I think "G is for Games" is another great installation in the alphabet erotica series. I can see many of the stories being the backbone for some creative re-imaginings of other games. There's nothing overtly dark in here, so I think it would make a good first book for someone exploring erotica, or as part of a collection.
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