From exploring 2SLGBTQ+ history to delving into personal journeys of self-discovery and resilience, these books invite you to reflect, learn and embrace the beauty of Pride.
Rainbow History Class: Your Guide Through Queer and Trans History by Hannah McElhinney
So much of queer and trans history and culture has been erased, but Hannah McElhinney is here to give a crash course. This is a comprehensive and entertaining take on queer and trans history, full of secret queer codes, gender-bending icons, pop-culture knowledge and incredible activists.
The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by KJ Charles
Abandoned by his father, Gareth has grown up prickly, cold, and well-used to disappointment. Even so, he longs for a connection, falling headfirst into an affair that's over as quickly as it began. Gareth has little time to dwell; his father has died, leaving him the family title, a rambling manor on the remote Romney Marsh... and the den of cutthroats that make its intricate waterways their home.
Queer Career: Sexuality and Work in Modern America by Margot Canaday
American workplaces have traditionally been viewed as "straight spaces.” As a result, historians gave limited attention to the experiences of queer people on the job. Queer Career rectifies this, offering an expansive historical look at sexual minorities in the modern workforce.
Unspeakable: A Queer Gothic Anthology by Celine Frohn
Unspeakable contains eighteen Gothic tales with uncanny twists and characters that creep under your skin. Its stories feature sapphic ghosts, terrifying creatures of the sea and haunted houses concealing their secrets. Enjoy this collection of dark tales during the sunniest of seasons!
Queer Conception: The Complete Fertility Guide for Queer and Trans Parents-to-be by Kristin L. Kali
In this title, queer prospective parents will find sound advice for navigating complex medical, social and financial decisions. Kristin Kali walks you through the baby-making process by creating a timeline and discussing preconception tests; identifying ovulation; donors, gamete banks, and surrogacy; methods of insemination and navigating early pregnancy; and preparing for infant feeding.
The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera
Orion and Valentino cross paths in Times Square and immediately feel a deep connection. But when the first round of End Day calls goes out, their lives are changed forever — one of them receives a call, and the other doesn't. Though neither boy is sure how the day will end, they know they want to spend it together ...even if that means their goodbye will be heartbreaking.
The Ex-Girlfriend of My Ex-Girlfriend is My Girlfriend: Advice on Queer Dating, Love, and Friendship by Maddy Court and Kelsey Wroten
Advice columnist Maddy Court answers anonymous queries from lesbian, bisexual, and queer women and people of marginalized genders. With comics artist Kelsey Wroten and based on Court's viral zine of the same name, this book features never-before-published letters and responses about first loves, heartbreak, coming out and queer friendship.
Tell It to the Bees by Fiona Shaw
Lydia Weekes is distraught at the break-up of her marriage. When her young son, Charlie, makes friends with the local doctor, Jean Markham, her life is turned upside down. Charlie talks to no one but the bees, but even he can't keep his mother's friendship to himself. The locals don't like things done differently. As Lydia and the doctor become closer, the rumours start to fly.
Tasty Pride: 75 Recipes and Stories From the Queer Food Community by Jesse Szewczyk
Compiled by food writer Jesse Szewczyk in partnership with 75 cooks and celebrities from across the queer community, this cookbook is filled with recipes that are not only delicious but meaningful. These folks bring you the dishes they love most, from Taco Potatoes with Spicy Ground Turkey to Everything Bagel Beignets.
