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John Colapinto
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As Nature Made Him : The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl
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- This book is a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of identity and resilience. It tells the true story of David Reimer, who, after a tragic medical incident, was raised as a girl but eventually chose to live as a male. The book delves deep into the complexities of gender identity and challenges societal norms, offering a unique perspective on the transgender experience. It is a testament to the human spirit and the power of personal choice.
- As Nature Made Him is a gripping account of one family's extraordinary survival in the face of unimaginable odds. It sheds light on the macabre tale of medical arrogance and the profound impact it had on David Reimer and his loved ones. Through the lens of David's journey, the book addresses larger questions about identity, nature versus nurture, and the human capacity to overcome adversity. It is a deeply moving and thought-provoking read.
- This book offers a poignant and eye-opening exploration of the consequences of medical intervention on gender identity. It tells the tragic yet inspiring story of David Reimer's journey and the immense challenges he faced along the way. By raising questions about the limits of medical knowledge and the complexities of gender, the book invites readers to reflect on society's understanding of identity and the importance of individual agency. Prepare to be engrossed in this captivating human drama.
- As Nature Made Him is a powerful and gripping narrative that dives into the resilience and courage of one man and his family. It exposes the dark side of medical interventions and raises essential questions about gender identity. The book challenges societal norms and reminds us of the importance of personal choice and self-discovery. Prepare to be moved and inspired by this compelling true story.
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"Winterson is a master of her material, a writer in whom great talent deeply abides." — Vanity Fair First published to great acclaim in 1987, this arresting, elegant novel from Jeanette Winterson uses Napolean’s Europe as the setting for a tantalizing surrealistic romance between an observer of history and a creature of fantasy. Jeanette Winterson’s novels have established her as one of the most important young writers in world literature. The Passion is perhaps her most highly acclaimed work, a modern classic that confirms her special claim on the novel. Set during the tumultuous years of the Napoleonic Wars, The Passion intertwines the destinies of two remarkable people: Henri, a simple French soldier, who follows Napoleon from glory to Russian ruin; and Villanelle, the red-haired, web-footed daughter of a Venetian boatman, whose husband has gambled away her heart. In Venice’s compound of carnival, chance, and darkness, the pair meet their singular destiny.In her unique and mesmerizing voice, Winterson blends reality with fantasy, dream, and imagination to weave a hypnotic tale with stunning effects.
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In the tradition of "Bright Lights, Big City" and "Less Than Zero, " Tom Dolby has written a searing debut novel about going after what you really want without losing yourself in the process. Powerfully written, keenly felt, "The Trouble Boy" heralds an exciting new voice in fiction. "This is about fame and celebrity and the lengths to which people will go to have a taste of it. . ."At twenty-two, Toby Griffin wants it all--fame, fortune, an Oscar-winning screenplay and a good-looking boyfriend by his side. For now, what he's got is a freelance writing job at a tanking online magazine, a walk-up sublet in the East Village and "the boys," a young posse of preppy Upper East Siders with a taste for high fashion, top-shelf liquor and other men.But for Toby, downing vodka cranberries and falling in and out of lust with a series of guys he knows as Subway Boy, Loft Boy and Goth Boy is getting old. That all changes when Toby gets the chance of a lifetime--working as a personal assistant to hip, ruthless film mogul, Cameron Cole. In this decadent, drug-fueled world of VIP lounges, endless networking and relentless hype, Toby discovers that nothing is what is seems and that anything and anyone can be spun into PR gold. Though he's making friends with all the right people. Toby realizes that succeeding in Manhattan isn't as easy as he thought--until the one tragic night that changes his future forever and puts him in a position of power he never could have imagined.But with Toby's name suddenly becoming Page Six material, his life is coming unglued. And as his professional contacts betray him and his friends reveal troubling secrets, his choices become that much harder--and that much more important. Now, in his first year on his own, Toby Griffin is about to learn the price of getting everything he ever wanted."What really makes Toby's world so familiar--along with the author's lively, often-hilarious eye for even the most mundane social details--is the crisp prose and the snappy story."-- "The San Francisco Chronicle"
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Where Nirrim lives, crime abounds, a harsh tribunal rules, and society’s pleasures are reserved for the High Kith. Life in the Ward is grim and punishing. People of her low status are forbidden from sampling sweets or wearing colors. You either follow the rules, or pay a tithe and suffer the consequences.Nirrim keeps her head down and a dangerous secret close to her chest.But then she encounters Sid, a rakish traveler from far away who whispers rumors that the High Caste possesses magic. Sid tempts Nirrim to seek that magic for herself. But to do that, Nirrim must surrender her old life. She must place her trust in this sly stranger who asks, above all, not to be trusted.Set in the world of the New York Times–bestselling Winner’s Trilogy, beloved author Marie Rutkoski returns with an epic LGBTQ romantic fantasy about learning to free ourselves from the lies others tell us—and the lies we tell ourselves.
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Becky Albertalli
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Balzer
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Bray
The Upside of Unrequited
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Seventeen-year-old Molly Peskin-Suso knows all about unrequited love—she’s lived through it twenty-six times. She crushes hard and crushes often, but always in secret. Because no matter how many times her twin sister, Cassie, tells her to woman up, Molly can’t stomach the idea of rejection. So she’s careful. Fat girls always have to be careful.Then a cute new girl enters Cassie’s orbit, and for the first time ever, Molly’s cynical twin is a lovesick mess. Meanwhile, Molly’s totally not dying of loneliness—except for the part where she is. Luckily, Cassie’s new girlfriend comes with a cute hipster-boy sidekick. Will is funny and flirtatious and just might be perfect crush material. Maybe more than crush material. And if Molly can win him over, she’ll get her first kiss and she’ll get her twin back. There’s only one problem: Molly’s coworker Reid. He’s an awkward Tolkien superfan with a season pass to the Ren Faire, and there’s absolutely no way Molly could fall for him. Right?
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Ariel Schrag
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Gallery
Books
Likewise : The High School Comic Chronicles of Ariel Schrag
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Ariel Schrag concludes her turbulent ride through high school in the long-awaited final volume of her acclaimed series of compelling and strikingly honest autobiographical graphic novels.Set in Berkeley, California, Likewise takes us into the holy grail of teenagers, every bit as terrifying as it is senior year. Struggling with a major longing for her ex-girlfriend who has gone away to college, her parents' post-divorce relationship, anxiety over the future, and all the graphic details of her complicated life, Ariel sets out to document everything and everyone. And when she discovers James Joyce, a whole new world of creativity opens up to her.Written with unabashed honesty, insight, and humor, Likewise is a brave account of one teenage girl's search for truth.
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Sylvia Brownrigg
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Picador
Pages For You
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This book is a must-read for anyone who has experienced the intense and all-consuming emotions of falling in love. Pages For You is a beautiful and vivid exploration of the complexities of desire, and the joys and heartbreaks that come with it. The book offers a raw and honest look at a same-sex relationship, capturing the passion, thrill, and ultimately the pain of its characters. Brownrigg's writing is lyrical and evocative, painting a picture of a love affair that is both mesmerizing and heartbreaking. Readers will find themselves fully immersed in the story of Flannery and Anne, and will be left with a deep appreciation for the power and intensity of love.
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Laura Nowlin
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Sourcebooks
Fire
This Song Is (Not) For You
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Ramona and Sam are best friends. She fell for him the moment they met, but their friendship is just too important for her to mess up. Sam loves April, but he would never expect her to feel the same way-she's too quirky and cool for someone like him. Together, they have a band, and put all of their feelings for each other into music.Then Ramona and Sam meet Tom. He's their band's missing piece, and before Ramona knows it, she's falling for him. But she hasn't fallen out of love with Sam either. How can she be true to her feelings without breaking up the band?"Educators and librarians looking for fast-moving, interesting plots, in-depth characters, and meaningful themes need to add this one to their shelves."-VOYA praise for If He Had Been with Me
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Benjamin Alire Sáenz
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Simon
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
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This book could be a good read for someone who is looking for a heartwarming and unconventional story about friendship and self-discovery. Through the unique bond between Aristotle and Dante, readers will be taken on a journey of self-exploration, navigating themes of identity, family, and finding one's place in the world. This tender and honest exploration of friendship is sure to leave a lasting impact and inspire readers to reflect on their own lives and relationships.
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Four high-school friends--Meredith, Brandon, Greg, and Stephen--discover the fragile boundaries between friendship and betrayal as they are torn apart by passion, envy, dark secrets, and two violent deaths, as the casual cruelties of adolescence are transformed into murder. A first novel. 75,000 first printing.
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Cyril Wong
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Epigram
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The Last Lesson of Mrs De Souza
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“An unsentimental yet moving narrative, a sobering alternative to Dead Poets Society and To Sir, With Love. With its deep probing look at the teaching profession, it unveils a rich array of themes—homosexual awakening, human actions and consequences, the individual in conflict with society, and most compellingly, the nature of perhaps the most noble and difficult of vocations.” —Boey Kim Cheng, author of Clear BrightnessOne last time and on her birthday, Rose de Souza is returning to school to give a final lesson to her classroom of secondary school boys before retiring from her long teaching career. What ensues is an unexpected confession in which she recounts the tragic and traumatic story of Amir, a student from her past who overturned the way she saw herself as a teacher, and changed her life forever.This stunning first novel from award-winning poet Cyril Wong is a tour de force, an exceptional examination of the power of choice and the unreliability of memory.
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Shortlisted for the Amazon.com/Books in Canada First Novel Award. Shortlisted for the Re-Lit Fiction Award.A lush and intricately layered novel of despair, hope and the transformational power of the imagination. Spanning time and territory, This Place Called Absence is -populated by four disparate women."Lydia Kwa's first novel is a gem."--Daphne Marlatt, author of Ana Historic
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If the echoes of history and the raw intensity of young, forbidden love intrigue you, "In Memoriam" could be a profound experience. Alice Winn artfully weaves the grim realities of World War I with the emotional turbulence of unspoken affection between two friends. Your encounter with this book may resonate deeply, with its poignant exploration of societal constraints and the harrowing cost of war on personal lives.
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Patrick Califia-Rice
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Cleis
Press
Public Sex : The Culture of Radical Sex
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This book is a bold and unapologetic journey into the world of radical sexuality. Pat Califia fearlessly examines the political landscape of sexual practices, feminism, and censorship, offering a critical and insightful perspective. If you're ready to challenge societal norms and delve into the complexities of sexual liberation, this book is an absolute must-read. Prepare to be enlightened and empowered.
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Sebastian Beaumont
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Millivres
Prowler
Group
On the Edge
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"On the Edge" could be a good read for someone who is drawn to captivating narratives that delve deep into the complexities of identity and relationships. This book stands out for its thought-provoking exploration of self-discovery and the challenges faced by the protagonist, Peter, as he navigates his journey of understanding both his own sexuality and the enigmatic nature of his late father. It beautifully delves into the deep bond between Peter and Martin, highlighting the power of love and friendship in shaping one's path.
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This book would be a great read for those interested in mythology and gender studies. The unique concept of a male pregnancy in an ancient myth adds a new layer of complexity to traditional beliefs on gender roles. Readers would appreciate the thought-provoking nature of this book and its ability to challenge preconceived notions.
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Helena Fox
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Penguin
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How It Feels to Float
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"How It Feels to Float" is an intimate journey into the raw and real experiences of coping with grief and mental illness. Helena Fox eloquently portrays Biz’s story in a way that's as harrowing as it is illuminating, refusing to shy away from the complexities of Biz's emotions and relationships. If you've ever felt detached or adrift amidst personal turmoil, this book might just anchor you with its truthful and heartfelt exploration of life's turbulent seas.
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Kiran Millwood Hargrave
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Orion
Children's
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The Deathless Girls
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Recommended for fans of gothic fiction and feminist retellings. This book offers a unique perspective on the brides of Dracula, portraying them as strong and independent women who defy their captors. The writing is beautiful and captivating, immersing the reader in the eerie atmosphere of the castle and the mysterious legend of the Dragon. Overall, a must-read for anyone who loves dark, haunting stories with a feminist twist.
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Carrie Mesrobian
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Harpercollins
Cut Both Ways
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Cut Both Ways is a truly gripping novel that explores the complexities of teenage identity, sexuality, and relationships. Through the character of Will, readers witness the struggles and secrets of a young man who hides his bisexuality from his family and friends. Mesrobian's writing is both raw and insightful, making this a must-read for anyone navigating their own journey of self-discovery.
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Kate Scelsa
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Macmillan
Children's
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Fans of the Impossible Life
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Mira is starting over at Saint Francis Prep. She promised her parents she would at least try to pretend that she could act like a functioning human this time, not a girl who can’t get out of bed for days on end, who only feels awake when she’s with Sebby.Jeremy is the painfully shy art nerd at Saint Francis who’s been in self-imposed isolation after an incident that ruined his last year of school. When he sees Sebby for the first time across the school lawn, it’s as if he’s been expecting this blond, lanky boy with mischief glinting in his eye.Sebby, Mira’s gay best friend, is a boy who seems to carry sunlight around with him. Even as life in his foster home starts to take its toll, Sebby and Mira together craft a world of magic rituals and impromptu road trips, designed to fix the broken parts of their lives.As Jeremy finds himself drawn into Sebby and Mira’s world, he begins to understand the secrets that they hide in order to protect themselves, to keep each other safe from those who don’t understand their quest to live for the impossible.
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Betrothed since childhood to the prince of Mynaria, Princess Dennaleia has always known what her future holds. Her marriage will seal the alliance between Mynaria and her homeland, protecting her people from other hostile lands. But Denna has a secret. She possesses an Affinity for fire—a dangerous gift for the future queen of a kingdom where magic is forbidden.Now, Denna must learn the ways of her new home while trying to hide her growing magic. To make matters worse, she must learn to ride Mynaria’s formidable warhorses—and her teacher is the person who intimidates her most, the prickly and unconventional Princess Amaranthine—called Mare—the sister of her betrothed.When a shocking assassination leaves the kingdom reeling, Mare and Denna reluctantly join forces to search for the culprit. As the two become closer, Mare is surprised by Denna’s intelligence and bravery, while Denna is drawn to Mare’s independent streak. And soon their friendship is threatening to blossom into something more.But with dangerous conflict brewing that makes the alliance more important than ever, acting on their feelings could be deadly. Forced to choose between their duty and their hearts, Mare and Denna must find a way to save their kingdoms—and each other.
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Alex Gino
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Scholastic
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George
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"George" is a beacon of hope for anyone who's ever felt misunderstood or trapped in their own skin. The story illustrates the universal longing for acceptance and the courage it takes to live authentically. George's resilience in the face of adversity makes you root for her, and her story of self-discovery is as heartwarming as it is inspiring. If you've been searching for a tale about embracing one's true self, this book might just be your perfect match.
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From the author of The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley comes a brand-new novel about a teenage boy who must decide whether or not the world is worth saving.Henry Denton has spent years being periodically abducted by aliens. Then the aliens give him an ultimatum: The world will end in 144 days, and all Henry has to do to stop it is push a big red button.Only he isn’t sure he wants to.After all, life hasn’t been great for Henry. His mom is a struggling waitress held together by a thin layer of cigarette smoke. His brother is a jobless dropout who just knocked someone up. His grandmother is slowly losing herself to Alzheimer’s. And Henry is still dealing with the grief of his boyfriend’s suicide last year.Wiping the slate clean sounds like a pretty good choice to him.But Henry is a scientist first, and facing the question thoroughly and logically, he begins to look for pros and cons: in the bully who is his perpetual one-night stand, in the best friend who betrayed him, in the brilliant and mysterious boy who walked into the wrong class. Weighing the pain and the joy that surrounds him, Henry is left with the ultimate choice: push the button and save the planet and everyone on it…or let the world—and his pain—be destroyed forever.
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David Ebershoff
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W&n
The Danish Girl
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Now a major motion picture starring Eddie Redmayne and directed by Tom Hooper, THE DANISH GIRL is a shockingly original novel about one of the most unusual and passionate love stories of the 20th century.Loosely inspired by a true story, this tender portrait of marriage asks: What do you do when the person you love has to change?It starts with a question, a simple favour asked by a wife of her husband while both are painting in their studio, setting off a transformation neither can anticipate. Uniting fact and fiction into an original romantic vision, The Danish Girl eloquently portrays the unique intimacy that defines every marriage and the remarkable story of Lili Elbe, a pioneer in transgender history, and the woman torn between loyalty to her marriage and her own ambitions and desires.The Danish Girl is an evocative and deeply moving novel about one of the most passionate and unusual love stories of the 20th century.
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Sara Ahmed
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Duke
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Press
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The Promise of Happiness
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The Promise of Happiness is a provocative cultural critique of the imperative to be happy. It asks what follows when we make our desires and even our own happiness conditional on the happiness of others: “I just want you to be happy”; “I’m happy if you’re happy.” Combining philosophy and feminist cultural studies, Sara Ahmed reveals the affective and moral work performed by the “happiness duty,” the expectation that we will be made happy by taking part in that which is deemed good, and that by being happy ourselves, we will make others happy. Ahmed maintains that happiness is a promise that directs us toward certain life choices and away from others. Happiness is promised to those willing to live their lives in the right way.Ahmed draws on the intellectual history of happiness, from classical accounts of ethics as the good life, through seventeenth-century writings on affect and the passions, eighteenth-century debates on virtue and education, and nineteenth-century utilitarianism. She engages with feminist, antiracist, and queer critics who have shown how happiness is used to justify social oppression, and how challenging oppression causes unhappiness. Reading novels and films including Mrs. Dalloway, The Well of Loneliness, Bend It Like Beckham, and Children of Men, Ahmed considers the plight of the figures who challenge and are challenged by the attribution of happiness to particular objects or social ideals: the feminist killjoy, the unhappy queer, the angry black woman, and the melancholic migrant. Through her readings she raises critical questions about the moral order imposed by the injunction to be happy.
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Mackenzi Lee
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Katherine
Tegen
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The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue
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The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue would be a great read for those who are looking for a witty and fun historical fiction with a LGBTQ+ twist. The book portrays a romantic journey of a British lord who is on a grand tour of Europe with his best friend and secret crush, which takes a dangerous turn when one of Monty's reckless decisions turns their trip into a harrowing manhunt. Mackenzi Lee's writing style is witty, engaging and the LGBTQ+ representation in the story is refreshing and heartwarming.
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Ng Yi-Sheng, Jason Wee |
Math
Paper
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SQ21: Singapore Queers In The 21st Century
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What is it like for men and women to grow up gay, lesbian or bisexual in Singapore, to come out to their families, to find love and work and meaning?What are their stories? For the first time, 15 individuals who have lived through these questions - a mother of gay sons, a government scholar, a poly student, and a hearing impaired man among others - give powerful accounts of their lives. Accompanied by Alphonsus Lee's photography, SQ21 shows an unabashed straightforward honesty and celebrates the lives of these ordinary Singaporeans. Written in a light, readable style, these insprirational stories will touch the hearts of readers gay and straight, Singaporean and otherwise.
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Kiran Millwood Hargrave
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Orion
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The Deathless Girls
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This book is a must-read for those who enjoy gothic and romantic tales with a feminist twist. The author weaves together themes of independence, spirituality, and resistance in a mesmerizing way. The unique feature of this book is its feminist origin story of sisterhood, fate, and survival in a darkly provocative manner.
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Penguin
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Before Night Falls
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"Before Night Falls" is a raw and profound memoir that isn't just for those interested in LGBTQ or Cuban history, but for anyone who understands the unyielding desire for freedom and self-expression. Arenas weaves his harrowing life story with a clarity that offers readers a window into the resilience of the human spirit amidst political and personal turmoil. It's a testament to the enduring power of art over adversity.
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Nina LaCour delivers another emotional knockout with Watch Over Me, the eagerly anticipated follow-up to the Printz Award-winning We Are Okay.Mila is used to being alone. Maybe that’s why she said yes to the opportunity: living in this remote place, among the flowers and the fog and the crash of waves far below.But she hadn’t known about the ghosts.Newly graduated from high school, Mila has aged out of the foster care system. So when she’s offered a job and a place to stay at a farm on an isolated part of the Northern California Coast, she immediately accepts. Maybe she will finally find a new home, a real home. The farm is a refuge, but also haunted by the past traumas its young residents have come to escape. And Mila’s own terrible memories are starting to rise to the surface.Watch Over Me is another stunner from Printz Award-Winning author Nina LaCour, whose empathetic, lyrical prose is at the heart of this modern ghost story of resilience and rebirth.
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"The Story of You" by Katy Regan is a beautifully written coming-of-age novel that delves into the complex relationships and experiences that shape us into who we are. Through captivating storytelling, Regan highlights the transformative power of first love, growth, and heartbreak. The novel's unique feature is its ability to engage readers in personal introspection as they relate to the characters' experiences.
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A startling coming-of-age novel set in a contemporary Nazi England.Jessika Keller is a good girl: she obeys her father, does her best to impress Herr Fisher at the Bund Deutscher Mädel meetings and is set to be a world champion ice skater. Her neighbour Clementine is not so submissive. Outspoken and radical, Clem is delectably dangerous and rebellious. And the regime has noticed. Jess cannot keep both her perfect life and her dearest friend. But which can she live without?THE BIG LIE is a thought-provoking and beautifully told story that explores ideas of loyalty, sexuality, protest and belief.
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Melvin Burgess
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Heinemann
Educational
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Billy Elliot - A Novel
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Billy Elliot's not like his Dad. He doesn't want to learn boxing. He's not cut out to be a miner. But when he stumbles across a ballet class and discovers he's a natural, he realises what he does want to do. This is Billy's gritty and determined struggle, at first in secret, but then with the wholehearted backing of his family, to dance his way to a different future.
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Emily M. Danforth
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Penguin
The Miseducation of Cameron Post
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The night Cameron Post's parents died, her first emotion was relief. Relief they would never know that, hours earlier, she'd been kissing a girl.Now living with her conservative aunt in small-town Montana, hiding her sexuality and blending in and becomes second nature to Cameron until she begins an intense friendship with the beautiful Coley Taylor.Desperate to 'correct' her niece, Cameron's aunt takes drastic action.Now Cameron must battle with the cost of being her true self - even if she's not completely sure who that is.
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T.J. Klune
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Pan
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The House In The Cerulean Sea
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Imagine a story where whimsy meets warmth and wisdom—that's "The House in the Cerulean Sea." It's for you if you enjoy tales that mix fantasy with profound human connections, all while challenging societal norms. You'll likely find yourself rooting for the underdogs, cherishing the notion of found families, and appreciating the subtle commentary on love's power over prejudice.
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C.L. Herman
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The Devouring Gray
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"The Devouring Gray" is an intricate and engaging supernatural mystery novel for young adults. The story revolves around a group of teens, who are trying to protect their town from a lifeless dimension that cages a brutal monster called the Gray. The novel promises to keep readers engaged with its unique storyline, distinctive characters and unpredictable plot twists that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It's perfect for anyone looking for a gripping, supernatural mystery that is sure to keep you guessing until the end.
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Carly Usdin
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Boom!
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Heavy Vinyl : Riot on the Radio
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When Chris joins the staff at her local record store, she’s surprised to find out that her co-workers share a secret: they’re all members of a secret fight club that take on the patriarchy and fight crime!Starry-eyed Chris has just started the dream job every outcast kid in town wants: working at Vinyl Mayhem. It's as rad as she imagined; her boss is BOSS, her co-workers spend their time arguing over music, pushing against the patriarchy, and endlessly trying to form a band. When Rosie Riot, the staff's favorite singer, mysteriously vanishes the night before her band’s show, Chris discovers her co-workers are doing more than just sorting vinyl . . . Her local indie record store is also a front for a teen girl vigilante fight club! Follow writer Carly Usdin (director of Suicide Kale) and artist Nina Vakueva (Lilith’s World) into the Hi-Fi Fight Club, where they deliver a rock and roll tale of intrigue and boundless friendship.
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Valhalla is a thrilling dystopian novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story features a strong, female lead character, Violet, who is often dismissed as a relic in a world where only intellect is valued. However, Violet possesses a unique set of skills that are needed to keep the world safe from genetically enhanced criminals and traitors, and she soon finds herself at the center of a dangerous plot. The book is action-packed and full of twists and turns, and readers will love the complex relationships between the characters. If you're looking for a fast-paced adventure with a strong, kick-ass heroine, Valhalla is the perfect book for you.
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C.S. Pacat, Rebecca Nalty, Johanna the Mad |
Boom!
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Fence Vol. 1
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Fence Vol. 1 could be a good read for young adult readers interested in sports and romance. The unique aspect of the book is its portrayal of competitive fencing, and the complex relationships between the characters. The book has been praised for its diverse cast and LGBTQ+ representation. This book is perfect for those who enjoy themes of competition, family drama, and growth.
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This book could be a good read for you if you're looking for a thought-provoking exploration of self-discovery and the complexities of sexual identity. Through the compelling story of Kochan, the author vividly captures the struggle of coming to terms with homosexuality in a traditional Japanese society. Mishima's raw and beautiful prose will transport you into a world of inner turmoil and the search for acceptance. Prepare to be captivated by the poignant portrayal of a young man torn between his desires and societal expectations.
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If you're drawn to stories that delve into the darker side of teenage psyche, "My Loose Thread" might resonate with you. It's a raw and candid exploration of a young man's struggle with his identity and morality, made even more compelling by the stark, unflinching writing style Dennis Cooper is known for. This book doesn't shy away from discomfort; instead, it challenges you to peer into the void with its protagonist.
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The very first picture book to feature the loveable amphibian. Frog is feeling most unwell. He keeps getting hot, then cold, and something inside his chest is going 'thump, thump'. Hare says it means he's in love! But who with? And how can he show his devotion -- perhaps by performing the biggest jump ever?
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Kristine Ong Muslim, Adan Jimenez, Jason Erik Lundberg |
Epigram
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LONTAR: The Journal of Southeast Asian Speculative Fiction – Issue #5
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This fifth issue of LONTAR presents speculative writing from and about Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand.Inside these pages, you’ll find: an ancient and fatal karmic reunion in Jakarta by award-winner Gord Sellar; the true origin of the Merlion by Singapore Literature Prize winner Amanda Lee Koe; a young man's literal transformation into an island by award-winner Ng Yi-Sheng; a far-future Malaysian fairy tale by Kawika Guillermo; a gentle aquatic apocalypse from novelist Erica Verrillo; an enlightening visit with a forest monk in northern Thailand by Italian journalist Massimo Morello; a comic on the price of technological hubris by Benjamin Chee; and speculative poetry from Tania De Rozario, Joel Donato Jacob, Lee Jing-Jing, Daryl WJ Lim, Christina Sng and Sokunthary Svay.LONTAR is the world’s only biannual literary journal focusing on Southeast Asian speculative fiction.
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Angelo Surmelis
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The Dangerous Art Of Blending In
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~Lambda Literary Award finalist for the best LGBT YA novel of 2018~ A raw, powerful, but ultimately uplifting debut novel perfect for fans of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe from debut author Angelo Surmelis. Seventeen-year-old Evan Panos doesn’t know where he fits in. His strict immigrant Greek mother refuses to see him as anything but a disappointment. His quiet, workaholic father is a staunch believer in avoiding any kind of conflict. And his best friend, Henry, has somehow become distractingly attractive over the summer. Tired, isolated, scared—Evan finds that his only escape is to draw in an abandoned monastery that feels as lonely as he is. And yes, he kissed one guy over the summer. But it’s Henry who’s now proving to be irresistible. Henry, who suddenly seems interested in being more than friends. And it’s Henry who makes him believe that he deserves more than his mother’s harsh words and terrifying abuse. But as things with Henry heat up, and his mother’s abuse escalates, Evan has to decide how to find his voice in a world where he has survived so long by being silent. This is a powerful and revelatory coming-of-age novel based on the author’s own childhood, about a boy who learns to step into his light.
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A.M. Homes
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Granta
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Jack
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Jack is a teenager who wants nothing more than to be normal - even if being normal means having divorced parents and a rather strange best friend. But when Jack's father takes him out in a rowboat on Lake Watchmayoyo and tells his son that he's gay, nothing will ever be normal again.
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Amanda Hardy is the new girl in school. Like anyone else, all she wants is to make friends and fit in. But Amanda is keeping a secret, and she's determined not to get too close to anyone.But when she meets sweet, easygoing Grant, Amanda can't help but start to let him into her life. As they spend more time together, she realizes just how much she is losing by guarding her heart. She finds herself yearning to share with Grant everything about herself, including her past. But Amanda's terrified that once she tells him the truth, he won't be able to see past it.Because the secret that Amanda's been keeping? It's that at her old school, she used to be Andrew. Will the truth cost Amanda her new life, and her new love?
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Felice Picano
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Faber
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A House on the Ocean, a House on the Bay : A Memoir
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A House on the Ocean, A House on the Bay spans the heyday of Picano's life in the Pines and Manhattan during the 1960s and 1970s. He chronicles his love affairs and the tortuous intricacies of a longtime love triangle, his hilarious misadventures as a bookstore employee (arranging a book party hosted by Jackie Onassis, lunchtime rendezvous in secret tunnels below Grand Central Station, getting framed for embezzlement!), and the thrills and agonies involved in the writing and publishing of his first novels, including Smart as the Devil and Eyes.Picano also regales us with stories about the legendary "Class of 1975," the "Gay 2,000" - hip, political, talented, beautiful young men who formed and molded gay culture as it exists today. AIDS eventually spread through the Pines like wildfire and about 98 percent of the "Gay 2,000" are now dead, but Felice Picano has lived through it all, and he gives voice to those times with humor, candor, and wistfulness.
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David Wojnarowicz
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Artspace
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Memories That Smell Like Gasoline
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Not content to be a tremendous photographer, painter, film-maker, performance artist and activist David Wojnarowicz (1954-1992) was also the author of three classic books: "Close to the Knives," "The Waterfront Journals "and "Memories That Smell Like Gasoline," now back in print from Artspace. This volume collects four tales--"Into the Drift and Sway," "Doing Time in a Disposable Body," "Spiral" and the title story--interspersed with ink drawings by the artist. "Sometimes it gets dark in here behind these eyes I feel like the physical equivalent of a scream. The highway at night in the headlights of this speeding car speeding is the only motion that lets the heart unravel and in the wind of the road the two story framed houses appear one after the other like some cinematic stage set..." From these opening sentences of the book (in "Into the Drift and Sawy"), Wojnarowicz lets loose a salvo of explicit gay sexual reverie harshly lit by the New York cityscape: escapades in movie theaters and bus terminals, amid the ascent of AIDS and Wojnarowicz's own consciousness of the virus in himself and at large in the gay community.
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Adib Khorram
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Dial
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Darius the Great Deserves Better
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In this companion to the award-winning Darius the Great Is Not Okay, Darius suddenly has it all: a boyfriend, an internship, a spot on the soccer team. It’s everything he’s ever wanted–but what if he deserves better?Darius Kellner is having a bit of a year. Since his trip to Iran this past spring, a lot has changed. He’s getting along with his dad, and his best friend Sohrab is only a Skype call away. Between his first boyfriend, Landon, his varsity soccer practices, and his internship at his favorite tea shop, Darius is feeling pretty okay. Like he finally knows what it means to be Darius Kellner.Then, of course, everything changes. Darius’s grandmothers are in town for a long visit while his dad is gone on business, and Darius isn’t sure whether they even like him. The internship isn’t what Darius thought it would be, and now he doesn’t know about turning tea into his career. He was sure he liked Landon, but when he starts hanging out with Chip–soccer teammate and best friend of Trent Bolger, epic bully–well, he’s just not so sure about Landon anymore, either.Darius thought he knew exactly who he was and what he wanted, but maybe he was wrong. Maybe he deserves better.
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Tony Kushner, Moisés Kaufman |
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Gross Indecency : The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde
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Winner of the Lambda Literary AwardIn this stunning work of theater, Moises Kaufman turns the trials of Oscar Wilde into a riveting human and intellectual drama.In April 1895 Oscar Wilde brought a libel suit against the Marquess of Queensberry, the father of his youthful lover, who had publicly maligned him as a sodomite. In doing so, England's reigning man of letters set in motion a series of events that would culminate in his ruin and imprisonment. For within a year the bewildered Wilde himself was on trial for acts of "gross indecency" and, implicitly--for a vision of art that outraged Victorian propriety. Expertly interweaving courtroom testimony with excerpts from Wilde's writings and the words of his contemporaries, Gross Indecency unveils its subject in all his genius and human frailty, his age in all its complacency and repression. The result is a play that will be read and studied for decades to come.