Our review of : Sweet as Honey

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 [...]

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, [...]

Call Me by Your Name chronicles a young man’s coming-of-age during a summer in Italy, as he falls madly in love with the son of his father’s employer. Aciman explores the intense emotions and sexuality that accompany first love, providing readers an evocative and unforgettable story. For who is this book for ? This book [...]

The Power of the Dog is a novel by Thomas Savage about two gay men, Pete and Harry, who fall in love in 1950s America. The book explores their relationship as they face discrimination and violence from both society and their families. Despite the challenges they face, Pete and Harry are determined to find happiness [...]

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 [...]

This book is a compilation of all six books in the Pine Cove series, which follows the lives of several LGBTQ+ characters as they navigate life, love and loss. The stories are poignant and powerful, and will stay with you long after you finish reading them. For who is this book for ? This book [...]

Middlesex tells the story of Cal, a hermaphrodite who was born in Detroit and raised by a single mother. As soon as he is able to understand what’s happening, Cal begins to question his gender identity and starts to grow into both halves of himself. This epic coming-of-age tale follows him from Michigan to New [...]

This Is How It Always Is is a novel by Laurie Frankel about a family with five sons, four of whom are adopted. The youngest son, Named Claude, reveals to his parents that he wants to be called Poppy and live as a girl. This sets off a journey for the whole family as they [...]

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo tells the story of a legendary Hollywood actress who, after seven marriages and countless affairs, decides to tell her life story to an unknown journalist. It’s a tale of ambition, glamour, love, allurement—and heartbreak. For who is this book for ? The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a [...]

Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke is a novel about love and loss, set in the LGBTQ+ community. It follows the story of two men as they navigate through life, heartbreak, and everything in between. From their first meeting to their last goodbye, this book will touch your heart and leave you wanting [...]

Light from Uncommon Stars is a powerful, poetic book about growing up LGBTQ+ in America. Ryka Aoki shares her own story and those of others to show how resilience and love can light the way through even the darkest moments. This important YA memoir is perfect for anyone who wants to understand what it means [...]

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 [...]