Our review of : Under the Whispering Door

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Malice is a novel about an openly lesbian high school student who must come to terms with her sexuality and navigate the tricky waters of teenage life. While trying to protect herself from bullies, she also finds herself drawn into a dark underworld where secrets are kept and violence rules. Along the way, she discovers [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

Uniquely Average is a novel about an LGBTQ+ teenager namedapixel who has to navigate high school and the challenges of being different. Despite being average in every way, pixel feels like she doesn’t quite fit in with anyone at school. She soon discovers that there are others like her out there and starts to build [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]