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LGBTQIA+ Stories and Voices June 2025 |
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Marsha : the joy and defiance of Marsha P. Johnson
by Tourmaline
"Black trans luminary Tourmaline brings to life the first definitive biography of the revolutionary activist Marsha P. Johnson, one of the most important and remarkable figures in LGBTQ+ history, revealing her story, her impact, and her legacy. Through nearly two decades of research, Tourmaline brings this fabulous, scandalous, essential justice warrior to life in full color, for the first time. This book will take readers into Marsha's childhood as she struggled with gender identity in the 1950s, to herdramatic and essential involvement in the Stonewall Riots and her activism for trans rights through the 70s to the AIDS crisis, and finally, it will explore her mysterious and still unresolved death. Marsha's biography will embody the beauty of deviance.Marsha didn't wait to be freed; she declared herself free and told the world to catch up. Marsha was not merely an activist, she was an artist and a performer, a lover and a mentor, a mischievous and transgressive queen. Marsha honors the fullness of herlife and will give this remarkable figure her rightful place in history"
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Homebodies : a novel
by Tembe Denton-Hurst
A young black woman who discovers she is being replaced at her flashy media job writes a detailed letter outlining the racism and sexism she's endured which goes viral and launches her into the public zeitgeist.
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Pageboy : a memoir
by Elliot Page
The Oscar-nominated star who, after the success of Juno, became one of the world's most beloved actors, reveals how his career turned into a nightmare as he navigated criticism and abuse in Hollywood until he had enough and stepped into who he truly is with defiance, strength and joy.
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The late Americans
by Brandon Taylor
During a volatile year of self-discovery in the shared and private spaces of Iowa City, three friends, as each prepares for an uncertain future, head to a cabin to bid goodbye to their former lives—a moment of reckoning that leaves each of them irrevocably altered.
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Fairest : a memoir
by Meredith Talusan
The award-winning journalist and activist presents a coming-of-age memoir that describes her experiences as a Filipino boy with albinism, a white immigrant Harvard student, a transgender woman and an artist whose work reflects illusions in race, disability and gender.
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The death of Vivek Oji
by Akwaeke Emezi
In the wake of a southeastern Nigerian mother's discovery of her son's body on her doorstep, a family struggles to understand the enigmatic nature of a youth shaped by disorienting blackouts, diverse friendships and a cousin's worldly influence.
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How we fight for our lives : a memoir
by Saeed Jones
The co-host of BuzzFeed's AM to DM, award-winning poet and author of Prelude to Bruise documents his coming-of-age as a young, gay, black man in an American South at a crossroads of sex, race and power. 100,000 first printing.
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On earth we're briefly gorgeous : a novel
by Ocean Vuong
A first novel by the award-winning author of Night Sky with Exit Wounds is written in the form of a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read about the impact of the Vietnam war on their family.
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Over the top : a raw journey to self-love
by Jonathan Van Ness
The style-expert star of Queer Eye shares deeply personal stories from his Midwestern childhood, revealing how he channeled his passions and setbacks into the positive energy that shaped his signature brand. 200,000 first printing. TV tie-in.
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This is how you lose the time war
by Amal El-Mohtar
Two time-traveling agents from warring futures, working their way through the past, begin to exchange letters and soon fall in love, even though the discovery of their bond could mean death for each of them
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When we were sisters : a novel
by Fatimah Asghar
After the death of their parents, three Muslim American sisters are left to raise one another, and as the youngest, Kausar, grows up, she must choose whether to remain in the life of love, sorrow and codependency she's known or carve out a new path for herself.
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Gay science : the totally scientific examination of LGBTQ+ culture, myths, and stereotypes
by Rob Anderson
Using the principles of natural, social, and formal sciences, Rob answers extremely serious questions like: Why can't gays sit in a chair properly? Why don't lesbians have electricity in their movies? Are colleges turning people bisexual? How does gaydarwork? Will bottoms survive the apocalypse? You'll read about the three subtypes of the gay uncle species, examine the Periodic Table of LGBTQ+ Elements, understand gay crime and punishment, and get educated on the types of bacteria and viruses that exclusively affect the LGBTQs, like the state of Florida. Inspired by his viral "Gay Science" series, Rob recreates some of his most popular episodes in a literary format, and also tackles completely fresh subjects, presenting them with super empirical and totally evidence-based homosexual data. Gay Science includes: Coverage of 60 topics across 29 fields of science including biology, chemistry, physics, genetics, botany, nutrition, astronomy, anthropology, oceanography, sociology, criminology, engineering, computer science, and more! Informative sidebars including Get PrePared, The Tea, Serving Conclusions, The Gloss, Yas or Naur, Fagtoids, and A Lesbian Explains. Diagrams, charts, illustrations, and maps to explain the gayest concepts
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Kiss her once for me : a novel
by Alison Cochrun
Faking an engagement to suit both their needs, Andrew and Ellie must get through the holidays together until she discovers that his sister is the mysterious woman she fell for last Christmas and must choose between the safety of a fake relationship and the risk of something real Original.
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Untamed
by Glennon Doyle
An activist, speaker and philanthropist offers a memoir wrapped in a wake-up call that reveals how women can reclaim their true, untamed selves by breaking free of the restrictive expectations and cultural conditioning that leaves them feeling dissatisfied and lost. Illustrations.
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The house in the cerulean sea
by TJ Klune
Given a curious classified assignment to evaluate the potential risks posed by six supernatural orphans, a case worker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth bonds with an enigmatic caregiver who hides dangerous secrets.
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The house of hidden meanings : a memoir
by RuPaul
From an international drag superstar and pop culture icon comes his most revealing and personal work to date—a deeply intimate memoir of growing up black, poor and queer in a broken home and discovering the power of performance, found family and self-acceptance. Simultaneous.
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Tripping Arcadia : a novel
by Kit Mayquist
Working for one of Boston's most elite families, Lena, when she discovers they are responsible for the ruin of her own family, embarks on a poison-filled quest for revenge that leads her into a hedonistic world where she must decide how much she is willing to risk for payback.
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Gender queer / : A Memoir
by Maia Kobabe
"In 2014, Maia Kobabe, who uses e/em/eir pronouns, thought that a comic of reading statistics would be the last autobiographical comic e would ever write. At the time, it was the only thing e felt comfortable with strangers knowing about em. Then e created Gender Queer. Maia's intensely cathartic autobiography charts eir journey of self-identity, which includes the mortification and confusion of adolescent crushes, grappling with how to come out to family and society, bonding with friends over erotic gayfan fiction, and facing the trauma and fundamental violation of pap smears. Started as a way to explain to eir family what it means to be nonbinary and asexual, Gender Queer is more than a personal story: It is a useful and touching guide on gender identity--what it means and how to think about it--for advocates, friends, and humans everywhere"
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Quietly hostile : essays
by Samantha Irby
In this much-anticipated new collection of hilarious essays, the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author takes us on another outrageously funny tour of all the gory details that make up the true portrait of a life behind the screenshotted depression memes. Original.
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I heard her call my name : a memoir of transition
by Lucy Sante
The Belgian-born American writer shares the both the arc of her artistic journey as well as a step-by-step account of her 2021 transition to becoming a woman at the age of nearly 70.
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Hungerstone
by Kat Dunn
Lenore and husband Henry travel to the British moorlands for a hunting party where an accident brings into their lives the mysterious Carmilla, who is weak during the day but vibrant at night, and Lenore must choose between her husband's affection and cravings that Carmilla has awakened.
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The three lives of Cate Kay
by Kate Fagan
Cate Kay, a reclusive bestselling author, has concealed her identity for years, but when a devastating tragedy from her past resurfaces, she's forced to confront the secrets that derailed her dreams and return to the place she's been running from.
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The Loves of My Life : A Sex Memoir
by Edmund White
In this candid memoir, the 85-year-old“paterfamilias of queer literature” revisits over six decades of diverse sexual experiences—from his closeted youth in 1950s Midwest through the Stonewall and HIV crises to modern app-based connections—capturing a deeply personal and historical chronicle of evolving queer identity, relationships, and societal change.
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Our wives under the sea
by Julia Armfield
When her wife, a marine biologist, returns home after a disastrous deep-sea mission, Miri, knowing that something is wrong, searches for answers, desperate to understand what happened below water and why the woman she loves is drifting away. 50,000 first printing.
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The LGBTQ+ history book / : Big Ideas Simply Explained
by Michael Bronski
Showcasing the breadth of the LGBTQ+ experience, this diverse, global account explores the most important moments, movements and phenomena, celebrating the victories and untold triumphs of LGBTQ+ people throughout history as well as commemorating moments of tragedy and persecution. Illustrations.
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Red, white & royal blue
by Casey McQuiston
After an international incident affects U.S. and British relations, the president's son Alex and Prince Henry must pretend to be best friends, but as they spend time together, the two begin a secret romance that could derail a presidential campaign
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Mothers and sons : a novel
by Adam Haslett
Forty-year-old New York City asylum lawyer Peter, estranged from his mother, Ann, for years, must grapple with the shared secret that drove their lives apart in this enthralling story about family, forgiveness, and how a fleeting act of violence can change a life forever.
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The guncle abroad : a novel
by Steven Rowley
With his brother getting remarried in Italy, Patrick takes his niece and nephew back under his wing, and as they travel through Europe, he tries his best to help them understand love, while dealing with a groom with cold feet, his over-flirtatious sister and other disasters.
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I am ace : advice on living your best asexual life
by Cody Daigle-Orians
"How do I know if I'm actually asexual? How do i come out as asexual? What kinds of relationships can I have as an ace person? If you are looking for answers to these questions, Cody is here to help. Within these pages lie all the advice you need as a questioning ace teen. Tackling everything from what asexuality is, the asexual spectrum, and tips on coming out, to intimacy, relationships, aphobia, and finding joy, this guide will help you better understand your asexual identity alongside deeply relatable anecdotes drawn from Cody's personal experience. Whether you are ace, demi, gray-ace, or not sure yet, this book will give you the courage and confidence to embrace your unique self."--Back cover
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Bury your gays
by Chuck Tingle
An Oscar-nominated showrunner of a streaming series fights studio pressure to kill off the gay characters in the season finale while fighting real-life monsters from his horror movie days who are stalking him and his friends through the Hollywood Hills.
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Secret city : the hidden history of gay Washington
by James Kirchick
Drawing on declassified documents, interviews and materials unearthed from presidential libraries and archives around the country, this chronicle of American politics illuminates how homosexuality shaped each successive presidential administration through the end of the 20th century. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Detransition, baby : a novel
by Torrey Peters
A trans woman, her detransitioned ex and his cisgender lover build an unconventional family together in the wake of heartbreak and an unplanned pregnancy, in a book by the author of the novella, Infect Your Friends and Loved Ones.
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The prophets : a novel
by Robert Jones
Two enslaved young men on a Deep South plantation find refuge in each other while transforming a quiet shed into a haven for their fellow slaves, before an enslaved preacher declares their bond sinful. A first novel.
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Ten steps to Nanette : a memoir situation
by Hannah Gadsby
A multi-award-winning comedian takes readers through the defining moments in her life that led to the creation of Nanette and her powerful decision to tell the truth—no matter the cost. Illustrations.
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The skin and its girl : a novel
by Sarah Cypher
Faced with a difficult decision, Betty, a young, queer Palestinian American woman finds answers in partially translated notebooks that reveal her late Aunt Nuha's complex life and struggle with her own sexuality, which she hid from the family, along with much more than that.
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How far the light reaches : a life in ten sea creatures
by Sabrina Imbler
A writer and science and conservation journalist provides an essay on each of 10 sea creatures, including the octopus and the Chinese sturgeon, revealing radical models of family, community and care and exploring themes of adaptation, survival, sexuality and care.
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The ballad of Jacquotte Delahaye
by Briony Cameron
An indentured servant to the infamous Blackhand, a ruthless pirate captain, Jacquotte, as she struggles to survive his brutality, must rely on her wits, resourcefulness and friends when she discovers treachery at play, forcing her to decide what price she's willing to pay to secure a better future for them all.
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The big reveal : an illustrated manifesto of drag
by Sasha Velour
"This book is a quilt, piecing together memoir, history, and theory into a living portrait of an artist and an art. Within these pages, illustrated throughout with photos and original artwork, Sasha Velour illuminates drag as a unique form of expression with a rich history and a revolutionary spirit"
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All my mother's lovers : a novel
by Ilana Masad
Shattered by revelations about the recently deceased mother who never entirely accepted her sexuality, a gay woman tracks down the men in her mother's hidden second life while coming to terms with new understandings about monogamy.
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Unprotected : a memoir
by Billy Porter
The incomparable Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award winner shares his life story of coming of age in a world where simply being himself was a constant struggle and how unbreakable determination led him through countless hard times to where he is now. 100,000 first printing.
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First time for everything : a novel
by Henry Fry
A newly single, recently-evicted, young, gay man moves in with a flamboyant non-binary artist and his extravagant friends living in an East London“commune” and embarks on a voyage of personal discovery including dating, career changes and therapy.
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The book of pride : LGBTQ heroes who changed the world
by Mason Funk
Paying tribute to more than 50 extraordinary and influential leaders who sparked the worldwide LGBTQ-rights movement, this important volume tells stories of dedication and triumph through never-before-published original interviews. Original. 20,000 first printing.
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Jonny Appleseed : a novel
by Joshua Whitehead
Off the reserve and trying to find ways to live and love in the big city, Jonny Appleseed, a young Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer, becomes a cybersex worker who fetishizes himself in order to make a living. Jonny's world is a series of breakages, appendages, andlinkages - and as he goes through the motions of preparing to return home for his step-father's funeral, he learns how to put together the pieces of his life. Jonny Appleseed is a unique, shattering vision of Indigenous life, full of grit, glitter, and dreams
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Sex with a brain injury : on concussion and recovery
by Annie Liontas
"Annie Liontas suffered multiple concussions in her thirties. In Sex with a Brain Injury, she writes about what it means to be one of the "walking wounded," facing her fear, her rage, her physical suffering, and the effects of head trauma on her marriageand other relationships. Forced to reckon with her own queer mother's battle with addiction, Liontas finds echoes in their pain. Liontas weaves history, philosophy, and personal accounts to interrogate and expand representations of mental health, ability, and disability-particularly in relation to women and the LGBT community. She uncovers the surprising legacy of brain injury, examining its role in culture, the criminal justice system, and through historical figures like Henry VIII and Harriet Tubman. Encountering Liontas's sharp, affecting prose, the reader can imagine this kind of pain, and having to claw one's way back to a new normal. The hidden gift of injury, Liontas writes, is the ability to connect with others. For the millions of people who have suffered from concussions and for those who have endeavored to support loved ones through the painful and often baffling experience of head trauma, this astonishing and compassionate narrative offers insight and hope in equal measure"
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The perfect crimes of Marian Hayes : a novel
by Cat Sebastian
Fleeing to the countryside after shooting her evil, murderous husband, the Duchess of Clare turns to a charismatic blackmailer, highwayman and con-artist for help and together they discover more true joy and peace that either has felt in ages until their pasts intervene. Original. 50,000 first printing.
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