Our review of : The Sex Lives of African Women

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

In the second book in the Medium Trouble series, Ghost of Truth, Alice Winters tells another story of navigating the supernatural world as a young LGBTQ+ person. This time around, she introduces readers to her friend Jaya, who is dealing with her own set of spirits and otherworldly creatures. As they work together to solve [...]

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 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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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, [...]

This book is a collection of LGBTQ+ stories that are unfortunately true. They range from heartwarming to heartbreaking, and each one is written with raw emotion and unflinching honesty. This book is an important read for anyone who wants to understand the lives of queer people, and it will undoubtedly leave you feeling inspired and [...]

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 [...]