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Pritty
by Keith F. Miller
Shy Jay finds unexpected romance with Leroy amidst rising tensions and a murder investigation in their Black neighborhood. When they're caught in the crossfire, Leroy's dangerous family ties threaten their budding relationship.
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Knucklehead : Poems
by Tony Keith
The author pens a love letter to Black boys and men he affectionately calls “knuckleheads,” in a collection of poems that affirms the many forms of Black masculinity and promotes self-discovery through history, family, friendship and falling in love.
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Hungerstone
by Kat Dunn
At the imposing Nethershaw manor, nestled amidst the wild, unforgiving moors of the industrial revolution, Lenore's stagnant life is irrevocably changed by Carmilla's arrival. Carmilla, pale by day and vibrant by night, stirs a forbidden hunger within Lenore, even as a series of gruesome events unfold, hinting at a dark and dangerous secret lurking within the manor's walls.
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Mean Boys : A Personal History
by Geoffrey Mak
Fusing personal essay and cultural critique, a critic and style expert chronicles his journey to join a global, influential elite until he's forced to confront the price of mistaking status for belonging in a world designed to make us want what's bad for us.
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These Letters End In Tears : A Novel
by Musih Tedji Xaviere
In Cameroon, where same-sex relationships are punishable by law, Bessem and Fatima, when Fatima's older brother, a staunch Muslim, finds out about their affair, physically assaults them and reports them to the authorities, and thirteen years later, Bessem, unable to forget Fatima, embarks on a winding search for her lost love
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Somewhere Beyond The Sea
by TJ Klune
In the sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea, Arthur Parnassus, headmaster of a strange orphanage, and the other inhabitants of Marsyas Island must fight to save the dangerous and magical children of the orphanage or risk the entire island falling apart.
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Congratulations, The Best Is Over! : Essays
by R. Eric Thomas
After viral fame and awkward encounters, R. Eric Thomas returns to his hometown, Baltimore, navigating his past and present with humor and heart, even when life throws him unexpected (and hilarious) curveballs.
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The Thirty Names of Night : A Novel
by Zeyn Joukhadar
Nadir, a trans boy, investigates his mother's suspicious death and a vanished artist, revealing family secrets and queer histories, while grappling with his own identity and a supernatural connection to birds.
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Elseship : An Unrequited Affair
by Tree Abraham
When Tree Abraham falls in love with her housemate who does not reciprocate the feeling, instead of breaking up, they keep going. This story begins where most end. elseship deftly and courageously recounts the starts and stops of a transitioning relationship. Having recorded the experience in real time, Abraham combines personal entries with illustrations, photos, and mind maps all organized within eight ancient Greek categories of love.
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The Unfortunates : A Novel
by J K Chukwu
A queer, half-Nigerian college sophomore, Sahara, who feels like an all-around failure, finds hope, answers and unexpected redemption when she sets out to find the truth about The Unfortunates—the unlucky subset of black undergrads who have been mysteriously dying.
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Choosing Family : A Memoir of Queer Motherhood and Black Resistance
by Francesca T. Royster
Francesca T. Royster's deeply personal memoir, "Choosing Family," invites readers into the intimate world of her multiracial, queer family in Chicago. Living on the North Side, she navigates the complexities of race and identity as she and her white partner, Annie, adopt their Black daughter, Cecilia. This isn't just a story of parenting; it's an exploration of how family is defined, how it's chosen, and how it reflects the broader societal conversations about race, queerness, and belonging. Royster weaves her lived experiences with insightful queer theory, challenging traditional notions of family and highlighting the resilience and joy found in forging unconventional bonds.
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How To Sleep At Night : A Novel
by Elizabeth Harris
A devoted couple, Ethan and Gabe, face a political divide when Ethan pursues a Republican congressional seat. Nicole, yearning for her past, reconnects with Kate, a successful journalist and Ethan's sister, as their lives intertwine with themes of ambition, identity, and evolving relationships.
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Sorry, Bro
by Taleen Voskuni
To appease her Armenian mother, Nar participates in a series of events in San Francisco where, instead of meeting a mom-approved man, she meets Erebuni, a woman who gives her the courage to come out as bisexual and proudly be herself for the first time in her life.
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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.
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Scorched Grace
by Margot Douaihy
When a series of shocking arsons target Saint Sebastian's School, a sanctuary for the Sisters of the Sublime Blood, the community is thrown into disarray. Frustrated by the lack of progress from official investigations, the sharp-witted and fiercely independent Sister Holiday takes it upon herself to uncover the arsonist. Her investigation plunges her into the humid, oppressive atmosphere of New Orleans, where she navigates a maze of suspicion and hidden agendas, forcing her to question the loyalty of those closest to her, including her fellow Sisters.
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Her Own Happiness
by Eden Appiah-Kubi
Maya Davis's seemingly perfect life implodes, forcing her to pack up and return to her parents' home in Maryland. Faced with rebuilding her career and her dreams, she unexpectedly finds herself drawn into the world of Emme Vivant, an influential girlboss who sees potential in Maya. As she navigates new opportunities and a potential shiny new future, Maya grapples with whether she's truly in control or simply losing herself. Meanwhile, her best friend Ant, who moved away to start his own adventure, finds his platonic feelings for Maya deepening, creating a complex emotional dynamic as their lives diverge and converge.
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Alligator Tears : A Memoir in Essays
by Edgar Gomez
This darkly humorous memoir-in-essays explores the challenges of the American Dream and survival in Florida, recounting the author's experiences with poverty, family struggles and resilience as a queer Latinx individual navigating life's path.
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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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Voice Like A Hyacinth : A Novel
by Mallory Pearson
The close bond between art students Jo, Caroline, Finch, Amrita, and Saz is put to the ultimate test when their experimental foray into the occult goes horribly wrong. What began as a desperate attempt to enhance their creativity quickly descends into a nightmare, as haunting consequences begin to manifest. Their once solid friendships begin to fray, and the group faces the daunting task of confronting the dark forces they've unwittingly unleashed.
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The Lamb : A Novel
by Lucy Rose
Margot's secluded life with her mother, deep within the forest, is a disturbing routine of quiet days and unexpected "strays"—lost travelers who become their prey. Mama's cannibalistic appetites define their existence, but when the captivating Eden arrives during a fierce snowstorm, the power dynamics shift. Margot is forced to confront her own burgeoning desires and the deeply twisted nature of her relationship with her mother, leading to a chilling struggle for control and self-discovery.
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