Our review of : A Gilded Iron Blade

Patty’s Potent Potion is a light-hearted LGBTQ+ themed young adult novel. Patty, the main character, must find her place in the world while coming to terms with her sexuality and identity. Along the way she meets colorful characters who help teach her about herself and life itself. This fun read is perfect for anyone looking [...]

Untamed is a powerful and inspiring memoir from New York Times bestselling author Glennon Doyle Melton about how owning her truth led to finding true love. After years of hiding her pain, Glennon Doyle opens up about the health crisis that nearly killed her—and reveals how she healed herself through radical self-acceptance. In Untamed, she [...]

“Boyfriend Material” is a LGBTQ+ romance novel by Alexis Hall. The story follows two young men, Nate and Thom, as they navigate the ups and downs of their relationship. From first glances to messy breakups, the two fall in love hard and fast. But can their relationship withstand the challenges that come with being together? [...]

The Sex Lives of African Women is a collection of personal essays from black women around the world who open up about their experiences with sex and sexuality. The stories are frank, honest, and often empowering, offering readers a unique perspective on self-discovery, freedom, and healing. This thought-provoking book will appeal to anyone interested in [...]

The Verifiers is a gripping LGBTQ+ mystery novel by Jane Pek. When the body of a young man is found in a park, homophobic detective Harry White and his partner are assigned to the case. As they investigate, they come up against roadblocks at every turn – until they find out that the victim was [...]

Uniquely Average is a novel about an LGBTQ+ teenager namedapixel who has to navigate high school and the challenges of being different. Despite being average in every way, pixel feels like she doesn’t quite fit in with anyone at school. She soon discovers that there are others like her out there and starts to build [...]

Unprotected is a powerful memoir from actor and singer Billy Porter. The book tells the story of his life, from growing up in Pittsburgh as a gay black man to achieving success on Broadway to becoming one of Hollywood’s most sought-after stars.Throughout it all, Porter has never shied away from speaking out about LGBTQ+ rights [...]

Less is a novel by Andrew Sean Greer about Arthur Less, a gay man who turns fifty and decides to take himself off the market. He accepts an invitation to attend his ex-boyfriend’s wedding in Italy only to find out he will also be attending as the guest of honor. For who is this book [...]

Written in the Stars is a beautifully written LGBTQ+ novel that will pull at your heartstrings. It tells the story of two young lovers, Noah and Jude, who are trying to find their place in the world. They must overcome many obstacles including family disapproval and intolerance before they can finally be together. This book [...]

This Much Is True is a moving, witty collection of stories from one of Britain’s most beloved actors. In it, Miriam Margolyes tells the tales of her life – both on and off stage – with honesty and humor. From her early years touring in Shakespearean productions to more recent successes in TV and film, [...]

The Headmistress is a novel that follows the story of Ms. Sheridan, who has been appointed headmistress of an all-girls school. However, she soon discovers that the school is hiding a dark secret – it’s actually a lesbian safe haven for girls who have been kicked out of other schools or have run away from [...]

Giovanni’s Room tells the story of a young American man, David, living in Paris and his struggles with his sexuality. When Giovanni, an Italian man he has been involved with for some time, unexpectedly disappears, David is left alone and grappling with questions about his identity. In exploring love, loss and desire – both physical [...]