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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 [...]

Kathryn Schulz’s “Lost & Found” is a moving memoir recounting the author’s journey of self-discovery as they come to terms with their sexuality and gender identity. The book provides an honest and unflinching look at the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ people throughout their lives, as well as providing hope and inspiration for readers looking to [...]

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet is the first book in Becky Chambers’ celebrated science fiction series, The Wayfarers. Centered around the crew of the spaceship A Peachy Prickles, this novel tells an inclusive and heartfelt story about finding your place in the universe—and discovering what truly matters along the way. LGBTQ+ characters [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow is a LGBTQ+ young adult novel about two teenage witches who are determined to prevent their world from falling apart. Ruby has spent her entire life being told what she can’t do because she’s a girl. But when she enrolls in the prestigious Witcher School, Ruby [...]

This book is a collection of essays and speeches by Audre Lorde, an influential black lesbian feminist writer. It covers topics such as racism, sexism, homophobia, and classism. Lorde provides a unique perspective on these issues and offers advice for how to overcome them. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to learn [...]

In his latest memoir, Harvey Fierstein dives deep into the personal struggles he’s faced throughout his life. He opens up about his relationships with family and friends, as well as his experiences in the LGBTQ+ community. Fierstein also reflects on how growing older has affected him both emotionally and physically. Ultimately, this honest and poignant [...]

“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? [...]

When his aunt dies, twenty-three year old Tyler inherits her house in rural Connecticut. He also inherits her gun collection and the responsibility of taking care of her six cats. Working as a Hollywood propmaster, Tyler is used to creating fake realities for movies but he’s not prepared for the demands of being a real-life [...]

Red, White & Royal Blue is a novel by Casey McQuiston about an American prince who falls for a commoner gay man. The pair must navigate the politics of love and war in this exciting and heartfelt story. For who is this book for ? Red, White & Royal Blue is a novel by Casey [...]

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 [...]