Rep: Lesbian. Eavesdrop on phone conversations between Luciana and her older sister as they deal with a Hurricane, a Grandmother who refuses to leave, family secrets and a world upended.
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LGBTQIA+ Coming of Age
The journey of discovering oneself is a common experience with the LGBTQIA+ community. These novels explore the broad diversity of queer adolescence and how the world around them can impact their journey, highlighting the challenges and joys of self-discovery. Follow each vibrant character on their quest for identity and belonging.
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- Rep: Transgender. When Sylvia enters Mel’s life, she causes uproar in small town Massachusetts. Mel had never encountered such a vivacious and confident trans woman before and thirty-five years later Max (formerly Mel) is now living their truth.…
- Rep: Gay. When Justin suddenly arrives on his sister’s doorstep after years of no contact, she is fearful of the mayhem which accompanies him. Both of their dark pasts are slowly revealed as the two attempt to rebuild their difficult relationship.…
- Rep: Bisexual. After coming out as bisexual, Sav finds her community with her queer college classmates, but the announcement of her childhood best friend’s wedding returns her to a traumatic event which Sav thought would stay in her past. This is…
- Rep: Gay, Queer. Meet Gail, she’s a java sparrow who lives in Owen Tanner’s chest. Owen’s unique condition must be kept a secret to avoid persecution but after moving to America he unexpectedly finds acceptance. This is a fun fabulist read with a…
- Rep: Transgender. 1980’s Madrid, a young transgender woman falls in love with the lavish Spanish nightlife, but the streets are paved with aggressive transphobia. To thrive in the night, she must learn how to fend off the hatred and live her life…
- Rep: Gay. Andrés returns to his hometown to care for his aging parents which leads him to his high school reunion. However, he soon realises that some doors should have remained closed. The rediscovery of Andrés’ youth is a wry intimate look into…
- Rep: Lesbian. Despite the odds, Sneha is thriving during a recession with a comfortable job, apartment and a close knit group of friends. She even has the confidence to start dating other women. Nevertheless, good times don’t last forever and the…
- Rep: Gay. 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,…
- Rep: Gay. This arresting novel by Polish author Tomasz Jedrowski documents a blossoming relationship between two young men, set against the backdrop of the decline of communism in 1980's Poland. A book that ticks all the boxes; Jedrowski's use of…
- Rep: Lesbian. A captivating novel exploring female sexuality and class differences, with an intriguing horse theme and 90's California ranch setting to boot! Teenager Rory Ramos works as a ranch hand at a stable which caters to the children of the…
- Rep: Bisexual, Queer. Written in enrapturing prose and thoughtfully structured vignettes, follow the life of a queer Palestinian-American woman. From the age of twelve, she faces societal challenges, exacerbated by her travels between America and…
- Rep: Lesbian. In war torn Nigeria two refugees find love amongst the mayhem. This love is forbidden on account of their different ethnic backgrounds and the societal norms that condemn same-sex relationships. As they navigate the challenges of their…
- Rep: Bisexual. Ella has been there, through the good times and bad times for you but when romantic sparks fly, you fear losing a lifelong friend. Written in the second person, this exploration of female friendship covers its joyous highs and painful…
- Rep: Gay. Arthur and Teddy are fresh out of the closet at the ages of seventy-nine and twenty-one. Together they navigate various romantic relationships, homophobia, and find their place in the community. This is a feelgood read with chaotic family…
- Rep: Non-Binary, Lesbian, Queer. Julian is determined to provide the best for his teenager, Morgan. It’s not easy being a single dad, especially since they were abandoned by Zoe, Morgan’s outlandish mother, on Morgan’s first birthday. Years later,…
- Rep: Transgender, Queer. The prep school novel comes roaring into the 20th century in this tale of queer teen friendship, love and obsession that opens on the day of 9/11. Fay and Nel, two outcasts at their Quaker school in Manhattan, forge an…
- Rep: Bisexual. Two solitary teenage boys form a bond over a summer filled with drugs and heavy metal. Theron is enamored by the almost perfect Jake but as the summer fades, so does their connection. Over the next two decades, they intermittently…
- Rep: Gay. Seventeen-year-old Isaac thinks that he can fulfil his carnal desires through a dating app but soon he becomes hooked on looking for the next man to charm into the bedroom. After going through men like a kid in a candy store he meets…
- Rep: Gay. 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, where he meets a guest of his parents'. The story follows…
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