Our review of : The Galaxy, and the Ground Within

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

This book is Angela Davis’ autobiography, chronicling her life from her birth in 1944 to the present day. It covers her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement and LGBTQ+ rights movement, as well as her activism against racism, sexism, and homophobia. In addition to discussing her personal experiences, Davis also provides insight into the broader [...]

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 [...]

The Velvet Rage tells the story of Alan Downs’ own journey from shame and self-hatred to understanding, authenticity, and joy—and provides readers with a powerful road map for their own personal liberation. In this compelling book, Dr. Downs explodes the myths about homosexuality and offers a new vision of gay identity that is healthy, authentic, [...]

The House in the Cerulean Sea is a novel by TJ Klune about love, loss, and acceptance. When music executive Kyle McCormick moves to small-town Oregon to get away from the big city life he’s been living for years, he never expects to find not just an accepting community but also his soulmate in Ryan [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

The Awkward Truth is a LGBTQ+ novel by Lee Winter. It tells the story of 17-year-old John, who must face the truths about his sexuality and gender identity while growing up in a conservative town. Along the way, he meets other members of the LGBTQ+ community who help him find his place in the world. [...]

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 [...]