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• My Brother's Husband. Volume 1

  Tagame, Gengoroh, 1964-

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  This two-part series is light-hearted while also exploring themes like sexuality, prejudice, and what it means to be family. Created by award-winning Manga artist Gengoroh Tagame, the story focuses on Yaichi, a single dad, when his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Binding

  Collins, Bridget

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  A fantastic piece of romantic historical-fantasy that pulls you into it. In a world where books are met with fear and stigma, Emmett Farmer is torn from his father's farm to become a binder's apprentice. Only this is not normal book…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Song of Achilles

  Miller, Madeline

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  The story of the Trojan War, but with a wonderfully original spin on it. The story follows Patroclus, a young prince exiled to Phthia, and his budding friendship with young Achilles. As the two grow up, their friendship becomes something…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Maurice

  a Novel

  Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan), 1879-1970

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  Some class this as the "original gay romance", Maurice follows a young man as he discovers and struggles with his sexuality in 20th century England, before accepting himself as he is and finding love. Originally written in 1913, but only…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Brokeback Mountain

  Proulx, Annie, 1935-

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  Widely credited as Proulx’s best novel, Brokeback Mountain gained popularity with the 2005 film adaptation, as a modern cowboy love story. The novel follows two ranch hands, Ennis and Jack, who grapple with their feelings and a deep…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Days Without End

  a Novel

  Barry, Sebastian, 1955-

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  A 'literary western' that follows orphans Thomas McNulty and John Cole. Barely seventeen, they both sign up and fight in the Indian Wars and later the Civil War. War and the atrocities they've seen and done test their relationship, as they…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sleeping Moon. Volume 1

  Miyamoto, Kano

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  A two-part historical supernatural story about Akihiko, who returns to his family's traditional home to try and break the curse that causes men in his family to die young. One night, Akihiko time slips a century into the past and meets…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Call Me by Your Name

  Aciman, André, 1951-

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  Another one in this list with a film adaptation, the book is a beautifully written story about sexual and personal discovery, finding love, and passionate obsession. Elio lives in his parent's mansion on a cliffside of the Italian Riviera,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Less

  a Novel

  Greer, Andrew Sean, 1970-

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  Winner of the Pulitzer prize, this book is a romantic read about chance, failure, humour and finding your happy. If you like sweet stories laced with some romance and beautiful lyrical writing be sure to give this one a go.

• Out of Body

  Brockmann, Suzanne, 1960-

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  A light fluffy rom-com with some paranormal themes that will have you up late wanting to know how the story ends! Henry is in love with his best friend Malcom and when they finally get together Mal disappears! If you like a good page…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Little Life

  Yanagihara, Hanya, 1975-

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  An incredibly sorrowful read that will have a lasting impact on your soul. If you want to read something that will break your heart over and over this is the read for you. A beautifully written story of four friends and their journey into…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Shuggie Bain

  a Novel

  Stuart, Douglas, 1976-

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  This is a shattering depiction of love, poverty, addiction and sexuality. The plot follows young Hugh "Shuggie" Bain as he struggles as a young person living in a decrepit tenement, in the midst of the working class hardships of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• These Violent Delights

  a Novel

  Nemerever, Micah

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  A cracking debut novel where two seventeen year old boys meet, and head down a path that will lead them to beautiful (and ultimately) dark places. In Pittsburguh, 1970 Paul and Julian meet at university during a class debate, and find…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Let's Get Back to the Party

  a Novel

  Salih, Zak, 1982-

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  A compelling read, with very real characters you will either love, or hate to love! Focusing on two gay childhood friends and the different perspectives on relationships and the complexities of life after coming out. This read moves fast,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Prettiest Star

  Sickels, Carter

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  Get ready for a tear jerker, because this book will turn on the water works. Brian is a gay man who moved to the freedom of New York city 6 years ago, and is now on his own dealing with devastation and heartbreak in the aftermath of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Real Life

  Taylor, Brandon (Brandon L. G.)

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  Heart-wrenching and thought-provoking, Real Life makes for a harrowing if depressing read. An emotionally gripping story set in Alabama, which captures a short period of time in the life of a gay African American student of biochemistry.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Docile

  Szpara, K. M.

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  What if you could own and control a person? Docile is a sci-fi/slaveficion read about the poor selling themselves to the rich to pay off debt. A story filled with kink, emotional abuse, and capitalism. This story isn't for the faint of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

  a Novel

  Vuong, Ocean, 1988-

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  A raw, poetic and important read about identity and place, the novel is set in the form of a confessional letter to the authors mother, who cannot read. Our main character Little Dog grapples with a family history of violence,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Adversary

  Scott, Ronnie

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  A contemporary funny read the kind where nothing really happens, but you cant stop reading because it's too good! The debut novel by song writer/author Ronnie Scott, The Adversary is a light cheerful story about a reclusive young man…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lot

  Stories

  Washington, Bryan, 1993-

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  Bryan Washington is well known for his tender stories that linger and bruise your heart— and these stories will make you cry. If you like strong characters and captivating writing this is for you. A collection of short stories about black…Read moreRead more of this annotation