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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Shattered is the 11th book in Sloane Kennedy’s LGBTQ+ The Protectors series. In it, we follow the romance between two men – one an NYPD officer and the other a criminal defense lawyer. As they fall for each other, they must navigate the complicated world of New York City politics and crime. For who is [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Under the Whispering Door is a captivating LGBTQ+ novel by TJ Klune. The story follows two young men, Will and Noah, as they navigate their way through high school and friendship. As they get to know each other better, they soon realise that there’s something more between them than just friendship. But with family pressures [...]

Wolfsong is a tender and lush love story of two young men, Clay and AJ, who are struggling to find their places in the world. They meet one night at a music festival while wandering separately through the crowd looking for something they can’t quite put their finger on. Instantly drawn to each other, they [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Best Men is a novel by Lauren Blakely that tells the story of four friends who are all trying to find love. Each of them has their own obstacles to overcome, but they support each other through it all. This is a LGBTQ+ book with diverse characters and an empowering message. For who is [...]

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous is a novel exploring the themes of LGBTQ+ identity and heritage. Told in poetic, fragmented vignettes, the story follows a young man as he comes to understand his place in the world and his family’s history. Vuong deftly tackles difficult topics with sensitivity and grace, giving voice to experiences that [...]